Overnight Direct Support Professional - Trailhead

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Type: Part-time, 16 hours a week

Department: Direct Support Services

Available Shift:

Saturday 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Saturday Overnight 10:00 PM - 8:00 AM

Compensation:

$21.50/hr for Combination Overnight hours

$28.50/hr for Awake hours (6AM-10PM)

$17.50/hr for Training hours

Role:

PW Trailhead is a community-focused home where fun meets possibilities. Our goal is to ensure each individual need is fully supported while providing meaningful opportunities for community involvement. Our core values include continuous growth and learning, giving and receiving joy, promoting health and safety, understanding that behavior is communication, and recognizing that cheerfulness is contagious.

We are seeking a dedicated Overnight Direct Support Professional to join our team. The ideal candidate has experience with nonverbal communication, can provide full assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), adapts well in the moment, and is detail-oriented.

The primary responsibility of the overnight shift is to ensure the individual’s health, safety, and comfort. Key duties include but are not limited to:

• Assisting if the individual wakes during the night
• Preparing a nutritious breakfast
• Providing full support with showering and morning ADLs
• Helping the individual get ready for school or daily activities

At PW Trailhead, we are a community. Staff are an important part of creating a supportive, joyful, and respectful environment not just for the individual we serve, but for staff members as well.

Job Summary:

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you will be responsible for providing person-

centered support and care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Working within the Direct Support Services department, you will assist clients in

achieving their personal goals, fostering independence, and enhancing their quality of

life. Your primary objective will be to promote a safe, nurturing, and inclusive

environment for those in your care.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This role typically does not involve direct supervisory responsibilities. However, you may

be required to assist and guide support staff or volunteers during certain tasks or

activities.

Responsibilities:

• Personalized Support: Provide one-on-one assistance to individuals with daily

living activities such as personal hygiene, meal preparation, and medication

administration, while respecting their dignity and privacy.

• Individualized Goal Setting: Collaborate with clients, their families, and

interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans based on the

person's preferences, needs, and aspirations.

• Community Integration: Support clients in engaging with their local community

and participating in social, recreational, and vocational activities to enhance their

social skills and independence.

• Behavioral Support: Implement positive behavior management techniques and

strategies to address challenging behaviors and promote positive interactions.

• Health Monitoring: Monitor and report changes in clients' health status, ensuring

timely communication with healthcare professionals and appropriate

documentation.

• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of client progress,

daily activities, incidents, and any pertinent observations.

• Safety and Emergency Response: Ensure the safety and well-being of clients at

all times, including being prepared to handle emergency situations effectively.

• Advocacy: Advocate for the rights and needs of individuals with disabilities,

supporting their inclusion and access to community resources and services.

• Training and Skill Development: Participate in ongoing training programs to

enhance your knowledge and skills in disability support, communication

techniques, and person-centered care.

Required Skills:

• Empathy and Compassion: Demonstrate genuine care and understanding for

individuals with disabilities and their unique challenges.

• Effective Communication: Possess excellent verbal and written communication

skills to interact with clients, families, and team members effectively.

• Patience and Flexibility: Adapt to varying needs and schedules of clients,

remaining patient and adaptable in different situations.

• Problem-Solving: Display critical thinking abilities to address challenges and find

solutions in a person-centered and positive manner.

• Collaborative Team Player: Work well in a team environment, collaborating with

other professionals, families, and caregivers to provide comprehensive support.

• Reliability and Punctuality: Demonstrate a strong sense of responsibility,

punctuality, and commitment to the client's well-being.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and carry objects up to a certain weight, assisting clients with

mobility when necessary.

• Standing, walking, and sitting for extended periods.

• Bending, stooping, and reaching to support and assist individuals with various

needs.

• Ability to perform CPR or other emergency procedures if required.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $21.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Parental leave

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience as a Direct Support Professional?
• Will you be able to reliably commute to Crystal, MN for this job?
• Are you able to work every week:

Wednesday 10:00 PM - 9:00 AM
Thursday 10:00 PM - 8:00 AM
Friday 10:00 PM - 8:00 AM

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $29