Overnight Direct Support Specialist

InVision Customized Services; Sewickley (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

InVision Customized Services in Sewickley, PA, seeks an Overnight Awake Direct Support Professional to implement Individual Support Plans for residents during the overnight shift. You will ensure health and safety, monitor conditions, and respond to emergencies consistent with agency policies.

The role emphasizes person-centered interaction, de-escalation, accurate documentation, and collaboration with supervisors to meet each person’s goals and needs.

Qualifications

• High School diploma/GED; experience in social services or with people with intellectual disabilities preferred.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Encourages and honors each person to be the decision maker in his/her life
• Interacts respectfully, recognizing the person’s competence
• De-escalates situations and follows the person’s lead
• Documents medical appointments and care, uploads records into Evolv
• Disburses and documents medication administration per PA State program
• Transports the person supported to community-based activities and appointments

Skills

Communication

De-escalation

Documentation

Observation

Respectful interaction

Driving

Education

High School diploma/GED

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Evolv

Job description

InVision Customized Services in Sewickley, PA, seeks an Overnight Awake Direct Support Professional to implement Individual Support Plans for residents during the overnight shift. You will ensure health and safety, monitor conditions, and respond to emergencies consistent with agency policies.

The role emphasizes person-centered interaction, de-escalation, accurate documentation, and collaboration with supervisors to meet each person’s goals and needs.