Asleep Overnight Direct Support Staff
Holliston, MA - USA
Job Summary
Starting Rate: $17.50/hour
Schedule: Thursday through Saturday 10:30pm-8:30am
Ifyouresomeone who finds purpose in creating calm safe spaces and being there when it matters most this role offers a unique opportunity to support individuals in a waythatsboth impactful and balanced.
As an Asleep Overnight Direct Support Staffyoullhelp ensure peace of mind through the night and set the tone for a successful day aheadall whileworkinga schedule that allows for rest during your shift.This isa sleep-designated role with the expectation thatyoullwakeand respond when needed to support residents and ensure safety.
This is more than an overnight positionitsa chance to be a steady reassuring presence and supportindividuals inliving with dignity independence and confidence.
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 available and responsive during overnight hours as needed
- Assistwith morning routines (personal care clothing meals and day program preparation)
- Implement established treatment and support plans
- Provide transportation to day programs as needed
- Support a safe clean and structured home environment
- Respond to and report health behavioral or psychiatric concerns appropriately
- Complete required documentation including shift notes and behavioral observations
- Support andparticipatein fire drills and emergency preparedness activities
- Provide physical intervention in crisis situations when necessary
- Maintain required certifications (CPR/First Aid MAP SOLVE HR/DPPC)
- Attend trainings supervision and team meetings as assigned
- Ensure individuals are treated with dignity andin accordance withHuman Rights policies
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to perform essential job duties reliably and safely
- Strongjudgmentandcommunicationskills
- Basic computer skills or willingness to learn
- High energy teamwork mindset and strong interpersonal skills
- Valid drivers license reliable vehicle and willingness to transport individuals
- Flexibility to work across programs as needed
- Sensitivity and commitment to supporting 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.
About Company
Advocates is committed to helping people with autism, brain injuries, mental health challenges, intellectual disabilities, or substance use issues live healthy, happy lives in the community.