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ASG Home Care

Male Direct Support Professional

Passaic, NJ · On-site

$18 - $24/hr

Overnight Direct Support Professional Schedule Thursday 11pm-7am Friday 10pm-7am Saturday 11pm-7am Sunday 11pm-7am Compensation: $18-$24/hour ASG Home Care is actively hiring Overnight Direct Support ...

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Overnight Shift Direct Support

Nampa, ID · On-site

$15.75 - $17.75/hr

Awake Overnight Direct Support Professional Make a Difference While Others Sleep! Do you have a caring heart, a positive attitude, and a passion for helping others live their best lives? Tomorrow ...

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Overnight Shift Direct Support

Nampa, ID · On-site

$15.75 - $17.75/hr

Awake Overnight Direct Support Professional Make a Difference While Others Sleep! Do you have a caring heart, a positive attitude, and a passion for helping others live their best lives? Tomorrow ...

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Overnight Shift Direct Support

Nampa, ID · On-site

$17.75/hr

Awake Overnight Direct Support Professional Make a Difference While Others Sleep! Do you have a caring heart, a positive attitude, and a passion for helping others live their best lives? Tomorrow ...

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Overnight Shift Direct Support

Nampa, ID · On-site

$17.75/hr

Awake Overnight Direct Support Professional Make a Difference While Others Sleep! Do you have a caring heart, a positive attitude, and a passion for helping others live their best lives? Tomorrow ...

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Overnight Shift Direct Support

Nampa, ID · On-site

$17.75/hr

Awake Overnight Direct Support Professional Make a Difference While Others Sleep! Do you have a caring heart, a positive attitude, and a passion for helping others live their best lives? Tomorrow ...

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Overnight Shift Direct Support

Nampa, ID · On-site

$17.75/hr

Awake Overnight Direct Support Professional Make a Difference While Others Sleep! Do you have a caring heart, a positive attitude, and a passion for helping others live their best lives? Tomorrow ...

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How much do overnight direct support jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for overnight direct support in the United States is $16.28, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $17.55 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an overnight direct support?

Overnight Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) are caregivers who provide assistance and supervision to individuals with disabilities or special needs during nighttime hours. Their responsibilities often include monitoring clients’ health and safety, assisting with bedtime routines, and responding to emergencies or needs that arise overnight. They help ensure a safe and supportive environment, and may also perform light housekeeping or documentation tasks. Overnight DSPs play a crucial role in supporting clients’ independence and well-being while they sleep.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an overnight direct support professional?

To thrive as an Overnight Direct Support Professional, you need a high school diploma or equivalent, basic caregiving knowledge, and experience working with individuals with disabilities. Familiarity with documentation systems, incident reporting tools, and basic first aid or CPR certification is often required. Strong observation skills, patience, reliability, and the ability to respond calmly to emergencies are standout soft skills for this role. These competencies are vital to ensure the safety, well-being, and dignity of clients during overnight hours when supervision is limited.

What are some common challenges faced by overnight direct support professionals, and how can they be addressed?

Overnight Direct Support professionals often encounter challenges such as managing emergencies with limited onsite supervision and maintaining alertness during quiet hours. Building strong communication skills and familiarity with emergency protocols are key to addressing these situations effectively. It’s also important to develop routines for monitoring clients’ safety and well-being throughout the night, while ensuring accurate documentation of any incidents or activities. Support from a collaborative team and ongoing training can further help manage these challenges and promote a positive work environment.

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Infographic showing various Overnight Direct Support job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 73% Full Time, 21% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $33,871 per year, or $16.3 per hour.

Overnight Direct Support Professional

Newark, NY • On-site

The Arc Wayne
Individual, Family and Community Social Assistance • 501 - 1,000 employees
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$17.69 - $22.25/hr

Full-time

Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 22 days ago

Arc Wayne rating

5.9

Company rating: 5.9 out of 10

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Job description

Overnight - Direct Support Professional ( DSP )
Are you a night owl looking for a great career and make a difference every night? If yes, this is a great opportunity for YOU!
The Arc Wayne of Newark, NY is looking for overnight Direct Support Professionals to join our team. There are various overnight schedules available including full time, part time and relief (as needed) in Newark, Lyons, Macedon, Clyde, Palmyra and Sodus.
Why Join Our Team:
The Arc Wayne, a parent-based organization, advocates for and supports persons of all ages with or without disabilities. We assist individuals in taking their full, independent, productive place in society through an array of quality, individualized services. With compassion, understanding, and support, we connect individuals and families to a world of possibilities that promote independence. We are person-centered, respectful, reliable, inclusive, and dedicated to our community!
A Day in the Life of an Overnight Direct Support Professional ( DSP ):
As a Direct Support Professional at The Arc Wayne you will be an integral part in providing essential care to individuals with intellectual ad developmental disabilities in a residential setting.
  • Plans with and supports individual's daily activities that they choose and are meaningful to them which may include, but not be limited to: household tasks, recreational activities, learning activities, physical fitness activities, development of individual interests, and money management.
  • Assists individuals in maintaining safe and healthy lifestyles. Provides assistance in making healthy dietary choices ad following pre-established orders by medical professionals. May provide assistance with eating.
  • May provide direct personal support with bathroom responsibilities such as, but not limited to: shaving, brushing teeth, bathing/showering, using the bathroom, and dressing.
  • Administers and charts medications accurately and in accordance with medication administration guidelines and individual care plans. Performs related medication recordkeeping, acquisition, storage and medication counts.
  • Schedules, transports, and records medical, dental and other necessary appointments as well as other community activities.
  • Prevents, recognizes and reports abuse toward the people we support.
  • Completes all other duties as assigned.

Who We Are Looking For the Overnight Direct Support Professional Position:
You enjoy working overnights and want to make a difference every night. You are willing to learn and have a caring heart. You have a High School Diploma/GED
Work Schedule: Various overnight work schedules available, full time, part time and relief/as needed in Newark, Lyons, Macedon, Clyde, Palmyra and Sodus.
Benefits:
  • Generous paid vacation and sick time
  • Paid holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Retirement matching
  • And more!

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