Awake Overnight Direct Service Worker-Male Only

Advocates; Dedham (MA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in community care is seeking an Awake Overnight Direct Service Worker to provide essential support to clients during the night. This role involves ensuring client safety, assisting with morning activities, and developing individualized plans. Advocates offers a supportive environment with opportunities for advancement and values diversity in its workforce.

Benefits

Generous perks of employment

Room for advancement

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent plus six months' related experience.
• Strongly prefer understanding of serving culturally diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the well-being and safety of clients in a home-like environment.
• Remain awake and responsive to clients' needs throughout the shift.
• Assist clients with morning activities and develop Individualized Action Plans.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Judgement

Coaching skills

Communication skills

Ability to use basic computer applications

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Overview

*Starting rate $18.75/hour*

Advocates is seeking enthusiastic, motivated team players to provide valuable care to individuals in a residential setting!

The Awake Overnight Direct Service Worker is responsible to be available to and assist the clients during the night and to assist with morning activities as needed.

Advocates promotes a healthy work-life balance and offers many generous perks of employment and room for advancement. We are a strong-knit community that values the ideas and contributions of our staff.

Are you ready to make a difference?

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma/GED

Additional Shift Details

11p-9am Sunday – Wednesday 40 hours

Responsibilities

• Ensure the well-being and safety of clients, fostering a clean, home-like environment.
• Remain awake, alert and responsive to the needs of the clients throughout the shift.
• Assist clients with morning activities such as preparing for the day, cleaning and cooking.
• Provide routine checks according to program procedure.
• Develop and document Individualized Action Plans (IAPs), Individualized Service Plans (ISPs) and other reviews with the clients.
• Communicate program participant's progress, mental status, and any changes in daily notes.
• Report significant health, psychiatric or behavioral issues to the on-call staff member.
• Provide crisis intervention and access emergency services as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent degree, plus six months' related experience.
• Excellent interpersonal, judgement and coaching skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to utilize basic computer applications.
• Desire to thrive in a fast-paced, client-centered, team-oriented environment.
• Must hold a valid driver's license, have access to an operational and insured vehicle and be willing to use it to transport clients.
• Strongly prefer a candidate that will have a demonstrated understanding of and competence in serving culturally diverse populations.

Advocates is committed to cultivating a diverse and welcoming community where everyone feels respected and valued. Advocates fosters a culture of inclusion that celebrates and promotes diversity along multiple dimensions, including race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, partnered status, age, national origin, socioeconomic status, religion, ability, culture, and experience.