Vision Life Llc
DSP (Direct Support Professional) AWAKE OVERNIGHT
Full Time • Los Angeles
Job description
Job Title: SLS Overnight Instructor (Awake Shift)
Employer: Vision Life
Pay Rate: $18.00 per hour
Schedule: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday Nights
Shift Time: 9:00 PM – 5:00 AM
Location: Montrose, CA
Position Summary:
Vision Life is seeking a highly trained, observant, and dependable Overnight Instructor for an awake shift position supporting an adult with developmental disabilities who is Deaf and nonverbal. The individual communicates using home signs and requires frequent redirection and behavioral support throughout the night to ensure safety and well-being. This is a waking overnight shift. Staff must remain awake and alert the entire shift. Prior experience supporting individuals with behavioral challenges is required.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide constant awake supervision to ensure the individual remains safe overnight
- Redirect the individual back to bed as needed in a calm, consistent, and supportive manner
- Use or learn home signs/ASL to communicate with the individual effectively (training provided)
- Monitor for behavioral triggers and respond according to support protocols
- Assist with overnight hygiene or care needs if necessary
- Maintain detailed nightly documentation and incident reporting
- Create and maintain a calm, structured nighttime environment
- Follow all behavioral, health, and safety protocols as outlined in the service plan
Qualifications:
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Must pass background check, TB test, and drug screening
- Strong behavioral experience is required (Crisis prevention or behavior management experience strongly preferred)
- Must know ASL or be willing and able to learn quickly
- Ability to remain alert and engaged during full overnight shift
- CPR/First Aid certified (or willing to obtain)
- Professional, respectful, and dependable
Benefits:
- $18.00 per hour starting wage
- Paid training, behavioral support techniques
- Consistent, overnight schedule
- Opportunities for advancement within Vision Life
- Meaningful work supporting independence and safety
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.50 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid orientation
- Paid training
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person
Compensation: $17.50 - $18.00 per hour
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