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Overnight Direct Support Professional (DSP) | Caregiver (Lemon Grove)
Home of Guiding Hands
compensation:
$19.67 - $21.00/hour DOE
employment type:
full-time
job title:
Overnight Direct Support Professional (DSP) | Care
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Home of Guiding Hands | Overnight Shift | $19.67–$21.00/hour DOE
Schedule: 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM | Weekends Required
Make a Difference While the World Sleeps!
Home of Guiding Hands (HGH) is looking for a compassionate, dependable, and experienced Overnight Direct Support Professional (DSP) to join our residential team!
In this role, you'll provide overnight care, supervision, and support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). We're looking for someone who understands the unique needs of the individuals we serve and can provide a safe, supportive, and respectful environment.
Important: Candidates MUST have at least 12 months of hands-on experience working with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities to be considered.
What You'll Be Doing
Provide overnight supervision, care, and support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Assist with personal care and daily living activities as needed.
Monitor individuals' safety, comfort, and well-being throughout the night.
Respond appropriately to challenging behaviors using patience, professionalism, and approved intervention techniques.
Complete required documentation and communicate important updates to the team.
Maintain a safe, clean, and supportive residential environment.
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED.
Minimum 12 months of experience working directly with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. REQUIRED!
Ability to read, write, and understand English.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with individuals served, coworkers, and others.
Patience, compassion, and the ability to remain calm in stressful or frustrating situations.
Availability to work 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM, including weekends.
Preferred Qualifications:
Medical Assistant Diploma or Certificate.
Experience supporting individuals who exhibit challenging or aggressive behaviors.
Knowledge of behavioral support strategies, de-escalation techniques, or crisis intervention.
Physical Requirements & Work Environment
This is an active, hands-on position that may involve supporting individuals who exhibit challenging behaviors, including physical aggression such as hitting or kicking.
Candidates must be comfortable working in this type of environment and following established safety and behavioral support procedures.
The position also requires the ability to:
Walk, bend, stoop, sit, stand, and reach throughout the shift.
See, hear, and communicate effectively.
Repeatedly lift items weighing up to 30 pounds.
Why Join Home of Guiding Hands?
At HGH, the work you do matters! You'll be part of a team dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities live safe, meaningful, and fulfilling lives.
Pay: $19.67–$21.00 per hour, depending on experience.
Shift: Overnight, 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM, including weekends.
Ready to Make a Difference? Please send your resume or reply to this ad!
Please apply only if you meet the minimum 12-month experience requirement working with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
- Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.