Awake Overnight Support Specialist - Care & Safety

Advocates; Franklin (MA); Vor Ort; USD 21.000 - 30.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Advocates is a nonprofit organization providing residential supports for people facing developmental, mental health, or other life challenges. As an Awake Overnight Direct Support Staff, you help individuals stay safe, cared for, and ready for the day ahead through attentive overnight supervision.

The role operates on the third shift with a starting rate of $18.50 per hour. A high school diploma or GED is required, and candidates should demonstrate strong communication, judgment, and

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience working with the population preferred.
• Strong communication, judgment, and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer proficiency required.
• Ability to work independently and remain alert overnight.
• Valid driver's license, reliable vehicle, and willingness to transport individuals.
• Commitment to supporting culturally diverse populations strongly preferred.

Aufgaben

• Remain awake, alert, and responsive throughout the overnight shift.
• Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of individuals at all times.
• Assist with morning routines (hygiene, clothing, meals, and preparation for day programs).
• Provide transportation to day programs as needed.
• Support household cleaning and maintenance tasks.
• Implement established treatment and support plans.
• Conduct safety drills, including fire drills and evacuations.
• Report health, behavioral, or psychiatric concerns to on-call staff.
• Complete shift notes and behavioral observations.
• Provide physical intervention in crisis situations when necessary.
• Maintain required certifications (CPR/First Aid, MAP, SOLVE, HR/DPPC).
• Ensure individuals are treated with dignity, respect, and in alignment with Human Rights policies.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

Judgment

Interpersonal skills

Overnight vigilance

Independent work

Ausbildung

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Basic computer proficiency

Jobbeschreibung

Advocates is a nonprofit organization providing residential supports for people facing developmental, mental health, or other life challenges. As an Awake Overnight Direct Support Staff, you help individuals stay safe, cared for, and ready for the day ahead through attentive overnight supervision.

The role operates on the third shift with a starting rate of $18.50 per hour. A high school diploma or GED is required, and candidates should demonstrate strong communication, judgment, and