Awake Overnight Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Make a Difference While the World Sleeps

Pay: $19.20/hour
Shifts: Awake Overnight
Status: Full-Time 

Be the Calm, Caring Presence That Matters Most

Are you someone who naturally creates a sense of safety and calm? Do you stay grounded, attentive, and compassionate—especially when others need reassurance the most?

At LARC, our Awake Overnight Direct Support Professionals play a critical role in ensuring the safety, dignity, and comfort of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout the night. This is meaningful, trusted work that truly matters.

This is an awake overnight position. You are expected to remain alert and attentive for the entire shift.

What You’ll Do

Overnight Support & Monitoring

• Remain awake, alert, and attentive throughout the entire overnight shift
• Monitor individuals while they sleep to ensure health, safety, and comfort
• Respond to nighttime needs such as toileting, repositioning, mobility support, or emotional reassurance
• Complete required visual checks and documentation (T-Logs, GERs, safety notes)
• Maintain a calm, clean, and safe household environment overnight

Morning Routine Support

• Assist individuals with morning routines including hygiene, dressing, toileting, mobility, and breakfast preparation
• Encourage independence while providing hands-on support as needed
• Support smooth transitions into daytime schedules and programs

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Administer medications as required (training provided)
• Respond appropriately to medical or safety concerns and follow all emergency procedures
• Uphold individual rights, dignity, and confidentiality at all times
• Safely operate agency or personal vehicles as needed

Why You’ll Love Working at LARC

• Outstanding Benefits:
  • Health insurance with NO deductible on most services
  • 3 weeks’ vacation in your first year
  • 12 paid holidays
  • Additional earned leave and benefits
• Paid Training & Certifications: CPR, First Aid, Medication Administration, PMT, and more
• Supportive Culture: A compassionate, mission-driven team that values dignity, inclusion, and respect

This role is ideal for CNAs, PCAs, overnight caregivers, healthcare workers, or anyone seeking meaningful overnight work in human services.