What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional position at THE ARC OF LITCHFIELD COUNTY INC?
Awake Overnight Direct Support Professional (DSP) – Make a Difference While the World Sleeps
Pay: $19.20/hour
Shift: Awake Overnight DSP Per Diem
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 position is awake overnight—you are expected to remain alert and attentive for the entire shift.
Important Note: This position serves female individuals. In accordance with state and federal regulations, female gender is a bona fide occupational qualification (BFOQ) for this role due to personal care and privacy needs.
What You’ll Do
As an Awake Overnight DSP, you’ll help create a safe, respectful, and person-centered environment during nighttime hours and support individuals as they begin their day.
You will:
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 as a Per Diem
- 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.
What You’ll Bring
- A compassionate, steady presence and genuine desire to support others
- High school diploma or GED
- At least 21 years of age with a valid CT driver’s license and clean driving record
- Willingness to complete background checks, physical exam, and drug screening
- Ability to complete required state-mandated and agency training
- Basic computer skills for documentation and communication
Experience supporting individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities is preferred but not required—we will train the right person.
Physical Requirements & Work Environment
This is an active, hands-on role. You must be able to:
- Stay alert and responsive throughout the overnight shift
- Walk, stand, bend, kneel, squat, and climb stairs as needed
- Assist with lifting, transferring, or supporting individuals (up to 50 lbs or ¼ of body weight)
- Safely operate vehicles and mobility equipment
- Communicate clearly and complete written and electronic documentation
You’ll work in residential and community settings, indoors and occasionally outdoors.
Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.
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