Overnight Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Awake Night Shift | 11 PM-9AM

Night Owls Wanted — Build a Career That Makes a Difference!

Are you someone who works well overnight, takes pride in being dependable, and enjoys helping others?

The Arc of Ocean County is hiring Overnight Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to provide essential residential support to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout Ocean County, New Jersey, including Brick Township and Toms River.

As an Overnight DSP, you'll help maintain a safe and supportive home environment during the nighttime hours. Your responsibilities will include monitoring individual well-being, responding to support needs, completing overnight household tasks, and helping individuals get ready for the day ahead.

This position is ideal for someone who is observant, responsible, comfortable working independently, and able to remain alert throughout an overnight shift.

This is an AWAKE overnight position. Employees must remain awake and actively engaged throughout the entire shift.

Position Overview

• Job Title: Overnight Direct Support Professional (DSP)
• Locations: Ocean County, NJ, including Brick Township and Toms River
• Employment Opportunities: Full-Time and Part-Time
• Shift: 11:00 PM–9:00 AM
• Shift Type: Awake Overnight
• Starting Pay: $20.70 per hour
• Earning Potential: Up to $24.70 per hour with applicable shift differentials and overtime opportunities
• Weekend Availability: Required

What You'll Do During Your Overnight Shift

Monitor Health, Safety, and Residential Conditions

• Provide attentive supervision throughout the overnight hours to help maintain individual safety and well-being.
• Perform required hourly status checks and complete assigned overnight monitoring duties.
• Remain alert to changes in individual needs, health concerns, and environmental conditions.
• Respond appropriately to medical situations, emergencies, and unexpected overnight events.
• Identify and communicate maintenance concerns, potential safety hazards, and other residential issues requiring attention.
• Follow established agency procedures to maintain a safe and secure home environment.

Provide Personalized Overnight Assistance

• Respond to individuals who need assistance during the night while respecting their dignity, privacy, and preferences.
• Follow individualized medical, behavioral, dietary, mobility, and personal support plans.
• Provide assistance appropriate to each person's abilities and individual needs.
• Encourage independence and personal choice when providing direct support.
• Administer medications in accordance with agency procedures and established individual care plans.
• Help maintain a calm, respectful, and comfortable residential setting.

Help Individuals Begin Their Day

The overnight shift plays an important role in preparing individuals and the residence for the morning.

• Assist with morning hygiene, dressing, personal care, and other daily routines.
• Support individuals as they prepare for scheduled programs, appointments, and daily activities.
• Help with meal preparation and other morning household responsibilities.
• Complete laundry, housekeeping, and organizational tasks as needed.
• Assist individuals with activities of daily living while promoting independence.
• Help ensure the residence is organized and prepared for the incoming shift.

Complete Records and Coordinate With Your Team

• Maintain accurate overnight communication logs, medication records, daily service documentation, and required incident reports.
• Record relevant observations and events within established documentation timelines.
• Communicate important updates to incoming employees to support a smooth transition between shifts.
• Notify supervisors of concerns or situations requiring additional follow-up.
• Work independently while maintaining professional communication with residential leadership and team members.
• Follow applicable agency policies, residential procedures, and documentation requirements.

Why Overnight Residential Support Is Important

Overnight employees provide consistency and supervision during hours when individuals may require assistance, monitoring, or unexpected support.

Your responsibilities help ensure that individuals remain safe and comfortable throughout the night while maintaining the routines and services they depend on.

As the morning approaches, you'll also help prepare individuals and the home for the activities ahead.

Your attention to detail, reliability, and communication help connect the overnight shift with the rest of the residential team.