Awake Overnight Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Mankato, MN

Harry Meyering Center, Inc; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 24,796 - 26,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Training

Competitive Benefits

Overtime Pay

Flexible Scheduling

Job summary

Harry Meyering Center, Inc is seeking an Awake Overnight Direct Support Professional in Mankato, MN to provide safe, compassionate care during overnight hours. This role requires staying awake, monitoring health and safety, assisting with daily tasks, and documenting activities in a supportive home setting.

The schedule typically runs 11:00 PM to 7:30 AM, with every other weekend. Pay starts at $18.00/hour, plus an additional $1.00/hour for direct care during awake overnight shifts.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must hold a valid United States driver's license and pass a driving record check conducted by our insurance carrier unless otherwise noted.
• Must pass the MN Department of Human Services Background Study.
• Willingness to learn.
• Ability to complete daily direct care such as bathing, toileting, feeding, and changing.
• Ability to do household chores such as cooking, cleaning, and laundry.

Responsibilities

• Keep individuals safe and supported throughout the night.
• Turn your night‑owl habits into meaningful, paid work.
• Lend a hand with personal care tasks when required.
• Cheer people on as they pursue what matters to them.
• Help set the stage for a positive start to the day.
• Be a strong voice for those who rely on you.

Job description

Awake Overnight - Direct Support Professional (DSP) – Mankato, MN

Job Purpose: As an Awake Overnight Direct Support Professional, you’ll help create a safe, comfortable, and supportive environment for individuals with disabilities during overnight hours. This role requires remaining awake for the entire shift to monitor health and safety, respond to individual needs or emergencies, and provide reassurance when needed. Responsibilities may also include assisting with personal care, completing required documentation, and maintaining a clean, secure home. Every overnight shift is an opportunity to provide compassionate, person-centered support that helps individuals feel safe and valued.

Schedule: Typically,11:00 PM to 7:30 AM, including every other weekend.

Location: Mankato, MN

Wage: Staff can receive up to $19.00 per hour, with the full breakdown below.

• $18.00 per hour for full-time and part-time employees.
• All awake overnight shifts will receive an additional $1.00 per hour for direct care hours worked.

Perks:

• Paid Training
• Competitive Benefits
• Overtime Pay
• Flexible Scheduling

Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must hold a valid United States driver's license and pass a driving record check conducted by our insurance carrier unless otherwise noted.
• Must pass the MN Department of Human Services Background Study.
• Willingness to learn.
• Ability to complete daily direct care such as bathing, toileting, feeding, and changing.
• Ability to do household chores such as cooking, cleaning, and laundry.

What you’ll do:

• Keep individuals safe and supported throughout the night.
• Turn your night‑owl habits into meaningful, paid work.
• Lend a hand with personal care tasks when required.
• Cheer people on as they pursue what matters to them.
• Help set the stage for a positive start to the day.
• Be a strong voice for those who rely on you.

Harry Meyering Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of HMC to afford equal opportunity regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all aspects of the application process and employment relationship including but not limited to hiring, promotion, transfer, demotion, termination, discipline, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment.