Direct Support Professional - (Awake Overnight Friday and Saturday Only)

United Needs and Abilities; Salisbury (MD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Vision insurance

Job summary

United Needs and Abilities, Inc. is seeking caring Awake Overnight Staff to support individuals with developmental disabilities in their homes and community settings. You will implement and document care and behavioral plans, and attend program meetings as scheduled.

The role requires a valid driver’s license and the ability to work awake overnight shifts, including weekends. Benefits include health, dental, vision, and paid time off to full-time employees.

Qualifications

• Standard driver’s license with a good driving record required.
• Ability to work awake overnight shifts and weekends.
• Willingness to work with individuals with developmental disabilities in home and community settings.

Responsibilities

• Implement and document the Individual Plan, Nursing Care Plan and Behavior Management Plan when indicated.
• Attend meetings as required by the UNA Program Coordinator.
• Ensure medications are available for distribution.
• Maintain and clean the residence and vehicle; keep supplies stocked.
• Assist clients in learning independent living skills and daily routines.
• Use verbal prompts and gestures to support residents in completing household tasks.

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Description

Job description

Seeking caring people to work with Individuals with Developmental Disabilities in their homes and in the community. (Awake Overnight Staff)

Major Responsibility:

• Employee will be an integral part of the UNA team and will be directly responsible for implementation and documentation of the Individual Plan, Nursing Care Plan and Individual Behavior Management Plan (when indicated).
• Implement and document the Individual Plan, Nursing Care Plan and the Individual Behavior Management Plan (when indicated).
• Attend meetings as indicated by the UNA Program Coordinator.
• Ensuring all consumer medications are readily available for distribution
• Assist in the general maintenance of the residence and vehicle, which includes but is not limited to:
• Keep the house stocked with food and supplies
• Arrange for routine oil changes and repairs with Appointment Coordinator.
• Keep the interior and exterior of the home and vehicle clean.
• Notify the Program Coordinator of any problems or needed repairs.
• Repair or replace small items (example, light fixture globe, broken mop)
• Attend in-service training, as indicated and required by regulations.
• Assist clients in learning independent living skills. .
• Use verbal prompts and gestures to assist residents in completing household cleaning.

Must be able to work Weekends

Pay and Benefits

• Benefit Conditions: Only full-time employees eligible
• Benefits: 401(k), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Paid time off, Professional development assistance, Vision insurance

Requirements

Specific Work Requirements:

Awake Overnight Friday and Saturday Only

Must be able to work the following shifts.

• 11pm to 9am
• Training required during weekdays.
• Standard driver’s license with a good driving record required.