Overnight PT Direct Support Professional

Hope House Foundation; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

401(k)

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Hope House Foundation in Norfolk near Old Dominion University is seeking an Awake Overnight Direct Support Professional (DSP). You will provide overnight support to adults with developmental disabilities and help them live meaningful, independent lives.

Shift: Sunday, Monday and Tuesday 9p-7a. The role requires traveling between nearby locations about 1.6 miles to respond to needs and ensure health and safety. We offer hourly pay, training, and benefits.

Qualifications

• Dependability and a positive attitude.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide overnight support to adults with developmental disabilities.
• Assist individuals with activities of daily living as needed.
• Respond to health and safety needs and support routines during the shift.
• Travel between locations (approximately 1.6 miles) to respond to needs during the night.

Skills

Dependability

Teamwork

Flexibility

Communication

Education

Mandt Certification

Medication Aide Training

DBHDS DSP Orientation

First Aid/CPR Certification

Medicaid Waiver Certification

Job description

Join Our TeamPT Overnight shift in Norfolk near Old Dominion UniversityAwake Overnight Position Sunday, Monday and Tuesday 9p-7aMake a DifferenceJoin our Norfolk team as an Awake Overnight Direct Support Professional (DSP) and help adults with developmental disabilities live meaningful, independent lives. This position is primarily based out of our team near ODU and includes providing overnight support to the Princess Anne team located in Ghent. Staff will travel approximately 1.6 miles between locations several times throughout the night to respond to support needs and ensure the health and safety of the individuals we serve.Hourly Pay: $17.32 - $20.32, plus benefits!Benefits Include:Employee Assistance Program401(k)Career advancement opportunities!What We’re Looking For:A positive attitude and a love for helping othersDependability and a willingness to learn new thingsAvailability for at least one weekend dayWhy Work With Us?Flexible schedules that fit your lifeA friendly and supportive team environmentThe chance to make a real difference in people’s livesReady to make a difference? Apply today!Paid Training:CPR/First AidMedication Aide TrainingDBHDS DSP OrientationMandt CertificationRequirements:Lift up to 50lbs.Valid Driver's LicenseReliable transportationSatisfactory Criminal Background CheckPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSAbility to assist individuals with completing activities of daily living.Experience through education or work history that demonstrates reliability/dependability.Skill to complete satisfactorily: Medication Certification, Medicaid Waiver Certification, First Aid/CPR, Mandt, and other requirements associated with orientation.Ability to work effectively in a team.Ability to make decisions and exercise good judgment.Skill in locating and accessing community resources.