Overnight Direct Care Advocate — Awake, 3rd Shift

Advocates; Ashland (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocates is seeking an Awake Overnight Direct Service Worker to support residents in a home-like setting. You will stay awake during the night, monitor safety, assist with morning activities, and help with meals and transitions.

Minimum education is a High School Diploma or GED; shifts are Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 10pm to 8am. The position starts at $18.75/hour in a nonprofit, client-centered environment that values dignity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED plus six months related experience.
• Excellent interpersonal, judgement and coaching skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication; basic computer skills.

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), 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 communication

Verbal communication

Basic computer skills

Team oriented

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Advocates is seeking an Awake Overnight Direct Service Worker to support residents in a home-like setting. You will stay awake during the night, monitor safety, assist with morning activities, and help with meals and transitions.

Minimum education is a High School Diploma or GED; shifts are Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 10pm to 8am. The position starts at $18.75/hour in a nonprofit, client-centered environment that values dignity and inclusion.