DSP - Overnight Awake (Per Diem)-SLP

Dynamic Diversity – Caring Collaboration – Individual Integrity – Community Connection

Direct Support Professional — Overnight (Per Diem, Awake)

Per Diem

New Haven, CT, US

Requisition ID: 1790

Salary Range: $21.60 Hourly

Schedule: Per diem; awake overnight shifts, scheduled as needed across REACH, SAIL, and SLP residences

Chapel Haven Schleifer Center is an award-winning nonprofit company devoted to empowering adults with disabilities to live independent and self-determined lives. We believe self-advocacy supports the growth of our individuals and collaborate with them to create services that foster independence. In 2022, we celebrated 50 years of excellence in the field of disabilities and continue our dedication to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you share our core values of dynamic diversity, caring collaboration, individual integrity, and community connection, we want to hear from you!

Why consider a career at CHSC?

• Comprehensive benefits: Full-time employees receive a complete benefits package, including paid time off and tuition reimbursement.
• Flexible Opportunities: Part-time and per diem employees enjoy a flexible schedule, valuable hands-on experience, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of the individuals we support. Select Benefits may also be available.
• Room for growth: We offer a professional yet warm and welcoming workplace with opportunities for career advancement.
• Staff longevity and Development: over 50% of our staff have been with us for 5 years, many of whom started in entry-level roles and have grown into fulfilling, long-term careers spanning 10 years.
• A culture of Community and Compassion: We take pride in our strong sense of community, teamwork, and dedication to making a difference in the lives of those we serve.

Join us and become part of the team that values professional growth, meaningful work, and in a culture of care.

The Role:

The Per Diem Overnight Direct Support Professional provides awake overnight supervision and support to individuals across Chapel Haven's residential programs, filling in as needed at REACH, SAIL, or SLP residences. This role helps ensure consistent, safe, and person-centered overnight coverage agency-wide and requires the flexibility to work across multiple program sites and teams.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Provide awake overnight supervision and support to individuals at the assigned residence (REACH, SAIL, or SLP) for each scheduled shift.
• Complete periodic apartment/residence checks throughout the shift as needed.
• Assist individuals with morning routines as needed, including waking for medication, monitoring grooming, and monitoring morning meal preparation.
• Monitor residential systems, including cameras, phones, and email communications, and respond appropriately to needs and inquiries.
• Respond promptly and appropriately to emergencies or urgent situations involving residents.
• Administer medication as needed, in accordance with individual support plans and CHSC medication protocols.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation, including overnight logs and incident reports, specific to the program worked that shift.
• Communicate clearly with outgoing and incoming staff at the start and end of each shift to ensure continuity of care.
• Provide assistance to families and staff who contact Chapel Haven after normal business hours.
• Maintain the cleanliness, safety, and security of the residential environment during assigned shifts.
• Attend staff meetings and required trainings as scheduled.
• Support a respectful, person-centered atmosphere aligned with agency mission and values, adapting to the norms and routines of whichever program is staffed.

Minimum Education Requirements:

Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred in Human Services or a related field, or a minimum of four years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.

Minimum Preferred Experience:

Previous experience supporting adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and/or autism. Familiarity with DDS systems and/or CARF standards is a plus.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to work independently overnight and exercise sound, effective judgement and decision-making without direct on-site supervision.
• Availability and flexibility to work per diem, on-call overnight shifts, potentially with short notice, across multiple program locations.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel between REACH, SAIL, and SLP program sites as assigned.
• Ability to take direction and work effectively within different teams across programs.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with individuals served, families, staff, and the general public.
• Cultural sensitivity and a proven ability to work with diverse populations.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; computer literacy.
• Strong organizational skills and a positive, adaptable work attitude.
• Obtain and maintain in-service requirements and certifications (e.g., medication administration, CPR/First Aid) as mandated by Chapel Haven Schleifer Center.
• Valid Connecticut driver's license required.

Do not meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women, LGBTQ , and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles at Chapel Haven!

Dynamic Diversity – Caring Collaboration – Individual Integrity – Community Connection