3rd Overnight Shift - DSP

About the role

The Awake Overnight DSP provides support and supervision for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities during the night in their home. They are responsible for remaining alert and available throughout the shift while providing assistance as needed to ensure each individual's health, safety, and overall wellbeing. A Resting Overnight DSP During the active portion of the shift, the DSP assists with routine household responsibilities, prepares the home for the following day, and provides support with any scheduled or emerging needs. The DSP must remain available to respond to individuals as needed throughout the overnight hours. Prior to the end of the shift, the DSP gets up and actively participates in the morning routine.

Responsibilities

• Remain awake, alert, and attentive throughout the entire overnight shift.
• Provide direct support and personal care based on each individual's needs and individualized plan of care.
• Monitor individuals throughout the shift and respond appropriately to health, safety, personal care, and other overnight needs.
• Administer medications and perform treatments as authorized and in accordance with applicable regulations, organizational policy, and required training.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies, incidents, and other situations requiring immediate attention.
• Complete assigned household cleaning, laundry, and other routine overnight tasks as required.
• Accurately and objectively document overnight activities, services provided, observations, incidents, and other required information.
• Maintain professional and respectful interactions with individuals, families, coworkers, supervisors, healthcare professionals, and community partners.
• If an emergent situation arises, staff are required to remain awake and provide assistance in communication with the management team.
• Required to assist people supported with the morning routine and personal care (showering/dressing/breakfast).
• Clean kitchen and bathroom: countertops; sweep and vacuum floors; empty trash baskets; straighten up the house prior to leaving shift.
• Complete all paperwork and documentation prior to leaving shift.
• Maintain a positive, productive team environment including relationships with people supported, families, management, coworkers and community associations.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old
• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record
• Maintain reliable attendance, punctuality, and appropriate professional conduct

Pay

3rd Shift Awake: $22.50 per hour

3rd Shift Resting: $19.00 per hour

Schedule

• Awake shift – Cranston: Wed/Thurs/Fri & Every Other Saturday, 10 pm‑8 am
• Awake shift – Warwick: Sun/Mon/Tue & Every Other Saturday, 10 pm‑8 am
• Resting shift – same 10 pm‑8 am hours on the respective days

Benefits

• Filled benefits valued $15,000‑$20,000 annually
• BCBS HMO and PPO options
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Delta Dental
• EyeMed Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Agency‑sponsored life insurance
• Vacation time, sick time, holiday pay
• 401