Awake Overnight Direct Support Staff Developmental Services

Starting Rate: $18.00/hour

As an Awake Overnight Direct Support Staff you play a critical role in ensuring individuals are supported secure and cared for during the quietest hours. This is an active overnight residential position for someone who is attentive reliable and motivated by making a meaningful difference providing hands-on support staying alert and helping individuals feel safe respected and ready for the day ahead.

Who We Are

At Advocates we provide comprehensive services for people facing developmental mental health or other life challenges.

Werea nonprofit mission-driven organization with a person-centered approach empowering the individuals we support to make choices build independence and live full meaningful lives. Our work is rooted in respect compassion and inclusion and we envision a world where individual differences are appreciated and celebrated.

At Advocates we value the ideas experiences and contributions of employees and are committed to fostering a supportive welcoming culture where everyone can grow and thrive.

Are you ready to make a difference

• 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 and participate in safety drills including fire drills and evacuations
• Report health behavioral or psychiatric concerns to on-call staff
• Complete accurate documentation including 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

• 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 drivers license reliable vehicle and willingness to transport individuals
• Commitment to supporting culturally diverse populations strongly preferred

Advocates is committed to cultivating a diverse and welcoming community where everyone feels respected and valued. Advocates fosters a culture of inclusion that celebrates and promotes diversity along multiple dimensions including race ethnicity sex gender identity gender expression sexual orientation partnered status age national origin socioeconomic status religion ability culture and experience.