Direct Support Professional Overnight Awake -Citizens HKP ICF Non-Driver

About the role

Citizens offers a variety of residential supports based upon the level of support and supervision required by each person, including Individualized Residential Alternatives (IRAs) and Intermediate Care Facilities (ICFs). The role involves practicing and promoting the agency’s mission statement in every interaction.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing support to people during overnight and morning hours, including self-care routines such as toileting, feeding, showering, dressing, and diapering; health, safety, alternate positioning, and overall well‑being to ensure a high quality of life.
• Maintain a safe and clean home by assisting people with household chores (e.g., laundry) and participating in those chores as needed.
• Follow all treatment plans and utilize corresponding adaptive and safety equipment for each person to promote independence and ensure health, safety, and well‑being.
• Report and document any events or activities that may hinder the health, safety, or well‑being of residents (e.g., allegations of abuse, injuries, broken equipment, falls).
• Support people in the morning with meal preparation, teaching concepts such as diet adherence, portion control, and cooking skills.
• Assist with medication administration according to AMAP policy and procedures.
• Accompany or transport the people supported using safe driving practices to their day programs or job locations.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Successful completion and maintenance of AMAP (Approved Medication Administration Personnel) status.
• Ability to communicate and understand written and oral directives/information.
• Excellent team player with a positive attitude.
• Qualified driver status is not required for overnight Direct Support Professionals working the 11 pm – 7 am shift. For overnight medical emergencies, 911 will be called; most overnight staff must remain on grounds to meet minimum staffing requirements. Non‑qualified drivers cannot use agency vehicles or transport the people supported.