Awake Overnight Direct Support Professional

Advocates; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocates, a nonprofit organization in Kentucky, is seeking Awake Overnight Direct Service Workers to provide care to residents in a residential setting during the third shift.

You will stay awake, monitor wellbeing, assist with morning activities, document plans and progress, and coordinate with on-call staff for emergencies. A high school diploma and six months related experience are required.

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.

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.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Judgement

Coaching

Written and verbal communication

Computer basics

Team-oriented

Driver's license

Cultural diversity competence

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Advocates, a nonprofit organization in Kentucky, is seeking Awake Overnight Direct Service Workers to provide care to residents in a residential setting during the third shift.

You will stay awake, monitor wellbeing, assist with morning activities, document plans and progress, and coordinate with on-call staff for emergencies. A high school diploma and six months related experience are required.