What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional - Overnights position at Vanguard Landing?
Overview:
Vanguard Landing is looking for caring, dependable, and enthusiastic Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to provide nightly support for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This is a hands-on, rewarding role where your presence makes a meaningful difference. Vanguard Landing prides itself on providing a fun, compassionate, and mission-focused work environment for our employees while creating numerous opportunities for our residents to achieve a rewarding and full life.
The pay range for this role is $17-20 an hour. We are currently hiring for start dates of February 2026 through August 2026.
This shift would be 11pm - 7:15am
What You'll Do:
Vanguard Landing is looking for caring, dependable, and enthusiastic Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to provide nightly support for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This is a hands-on, rewarding role where your presence makes a meaningful difference. Vanguard Landing prides itself on providing a fun, compassionate, and mission-focused work environment for our employees while creating numerous opportunities for our residents to achieve a rewarding and full life.
The pay range for this role is $17-20 an hour. We are currently hiring for start dates of February 2026 through August 2026.
This shift would be 11pm - 7:15am
What You'll Do:
- Assist residents and day participants with evening routines, personal care and hygiene.
- Participate in training and maintain required certifications.
- Ensure clean, safe, and welcome living environments.
- Respond to crisis situations and follow emergency protocols when needed.
- Assist with medication administration and documentation under supervision and provide mobility support, as needed.
- Above all else, participate in EXCELLENT, EMPOWERING and RESPECTFUL interactions for all residents and fellow employees. Vanguard Landing has a zero-tolerance policy when it comes to distractions form cell phone use, neglect, dishonesty, and overall view of our precious Vanguard Landing citizens.
- Strong interpersonal skills and commitment to supporting individuals with dignity.
- Ability to lift and assist individuals using proper body mechanics, if needed.
- Must be organized, able to handle multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- At least 6 months of experience in caregiving or completion of relevant certification.
- Familiarity with Individualized Service Plan Documentation.
- Already CPR/First Aid certified
- Already Medication Management Certified
- Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Empowerment Program with ongoing events and classes.
Salary : $17 - $20