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Overnight Direct Support Professional

Geneva, OH · On-site

$17/hr

Support participants with developmental goals like budgeting, exercise, and nutrition You'll assist people with their personal hygiene and support individuals who can have behavioral challenges and ...

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As of Jun 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for overnight direct support professional 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 are Overnight Direct Support Professionals?

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 the safety and well-being of clients while they sleep, assisting with nighttime routines, and responding to any emergencies that may arise. Overnight DSPs play a critical role in supporting clients’ independence and ensuring a safe and comfortable environment throughout the night. This position may also involve light housekeeping and documenting any incidents or changes in client condition.

What Are Overnight Jobs for Direct Support Professionals?

As a direct support professional (DSP), you work directly with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. As a DSP, you typically work in a group home setting, and your duties include assisting individuals with daily living tasks from personal care to cooking. Depending on an individual’s disability, you may need to provide more assistance, but your primary role is to monitor and help an individual be more independent. The main differences between an overnight direct support professional and a day time DSP is that you provide care before bed, during the overnight hours, and when individuals wake up in the morning. The overnight shift responsibilities may require you to stay awake, or some overnight DSPs can sleep during the shift as long as they attend to all needs during the night.

What is the difference between Overnight Direct Support Professional vs Overnight Care Assistant?

AspectOvernight Direct Support ProfessionalOvernight Care Assistant
CertificationsCPR, First Aid, sometimes DSP certificationCPR, First Aid often required
Work EnvironmentResidential facilities, community homesAssisted living, nursing homes
Job DutiesSupporting individuals with disabilities, personal care, safety supervisionAssisting with daily activities, basic personal care, safety

Overnight Direct Support Professionals and Overnight Care Assistants both work overnight shifts providing care and support. The main differences lie in the scope of responsibilities and certifications. Support Professionals often work with individuals with disabilities and may require specific certifications, while Care Assistants focus on assisting with daily living tasks in various care settings. Both roles are essential in providing overnight care in healthcare and social services industries.

What are some unique challenges faced by Overnight Direct Support Professionals, and how can they be addressed?

Overnight Direct Support Professionals often encounter challenges such as maintaining alertness during quiet hours, responding to emergencies with limited supervision, and ensuring the safety and well-being of individuals throughout the night. To address these challenges, professionals should establish effective routines, utilize scheduled safety checks, and maintain open communication with daytime staff for proper handovers. Employers typically provide training in crisis intervention and encourage teamwork so that staff can feel supported even during overnight shifts.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Overnight Direct Support Professional, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Overnight Direct Support Professional, you need a high school diploma or equivalent, basic caregiving skills, and knowledge of safety protocols. Familiarity with documentation software, incident reporting systems, and, in some cases, First Aid or CPR certification is often required. Compassion, patience, attention to detail, and strong observational skills help build trust and ensure client well-being throughout the night. These skills and qualities are essential for providing safe, reliable support and promptly addressing any emergencies or client needs during overnight shifts.
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Overnight Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Overnight Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Chrysalis

Kalispell, MT

$21 - $23/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 13 days ago

Job description

Overview

Hourly Range: $21.00 - $23.00 an hour

Full Time, Onsite position

Shift: 11:00 pm - 9:00 am

$500 sign-on bonus after successfully completing 90 days and meeting onboarding expectations

As an Overnight Direct Support Professional, you will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to support adolescents ages (13-18) in their journey towards improved mental health and well-being. Every day you will participate and guide teen girls in experiential therapies like art, music, yoga, hiking, fitness, and a variety of other on and off campus activities. To thrive at Chrysalis, you must have an empathetic heart and maintain personal and professional boundaries with teens.

At Chrysalis our mission is to lead the way in driving teen and young adult anxiety, depression, and suicide from the all-time highs of today to all-time lows by 2028.

Responsibilities
  • Provide safe verbal de-escalation or physical intervention techniques with upset teen girls as they arise
  • Serve as a positive role model and enforce a supportive atmosphere
  • Communicate important observations and updates to the Shift Supervisor and Residential Managers
  • At end of shift, document client progress notes daily
  • With an empathetic heart encourages teen engagement in activities of daily living (ADLs) and coping skill applications
Qualifications
  • Age: 21+ years of age or older
  • Education: High school diploma or equivalent G.E.D required. Associates or bachelor's in human services, psychology, criminal justice, or related field is preferred.
  • Skills: Quick decision-making skills and a growth mindset with a focus on Embarks core values.
  • Experience: Min of 1 year of experience working with adolescent populations is preferred
  • Certifications: CPR and First Aid certification preferred, will provide training 
  • Background Checks: Must pass pre-employment drug screen and federal and state background check in concordance with Montana state laws.

We warmly welcome EMTs to apply for this position! Your experience in emergency medical care and crisis management makes you uniquely qualified to transition into the Behavioral Health Mentor role.

Benefits
  • Access to an established Mastery Program that offers professional and financial opportunities for professional growth.
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance - Multiple plan options including PPO and HDHPs with HSA eligibility and company contributions.
  • Paid Parental Leave - Up to 6 weeks fully paid for exempt employees and 4 weeks for non-exempt.
  • Life & Disability Coverage - Company-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability; voluntary life and optional short-term disability available.
  • 401(k) with Company Match - Retirement savings with matching contributions after eligibility period.
  • PTO & Holidays - Competitive PTO accrual plans and paid holidays throughout the year.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Free, confidential support for life's challenges.

Chrysalis is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to enriching the therapeutic and healing experience we offer through the diversity of our employees and community. We actively seek to recruit and support a broadly diverse staff who contribute to our excellence, diversity of viewpoints and experiences, and relevance in a global society.

Embark does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.

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Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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