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Overnight Guide Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

Overnight Residential Assistant

Winchester, VA · On-site

$14.50 - $17.75/hr

Direct Support Professional - Overnight Residential Assistant Help Children Grow, Learn, and Thrive At Grafton, we're guided by a shared purpose: helping children with complex needs reach their full ...

Overnight Cook I

Mclean, VA · On-site

$14.25 - $19/hr

The Gold Standards are the foundation of The Ritz-Carlton and are what guides us each day to be better than the next. It is this foundation and our belief that our culture drives success by which The ...

Overnight Cook I

Mclean, VA · On-site

$23.84 - $25.36/hr

The Gold Standards are the foundation of The Ritz-Carlton and are what guides us each day to be better than the next. It is this foundation and our belief that our culture drives success by which The ...

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Overnight Guide information

What is an overnight guide?

Overnight Guides are professionals responsible for supervising and supporting individuals or groups during overnight stays, often in settings like camps, wilderness programs, or residential facilities. Their duties include ensuring safety, managing emergencies, facilitating activities, and offering guidance throughout the night. They may also help with bedtime routines, monitor sleeping areas, and provide emotional support to participants. Overnight Guides play a critical role in maintaining a safe and comfortable environment during nighttime hours.

What are the typical responsibilities and challenges faced by an overnight guide during a shift?

As an Overnight Guide, your primary responsibilities include ensuring the safety and well-being of clients or guests throughout the night, handling any emergencies, and maintaining a calm environment. You may be responsible for conducting regular checks, assisting with nighttime routines, and providing emotional support if needed. One of the main challenges is managing unexpected situations while remaining alert and approachable during late or irregular hours. This role often requires strong communication skills and the ability to work independently, as well as close collaboration with daytime staff to ensure smooth transitions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an overnight guide, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Overnight Guide, you need experience in outdoor leadership, first aid certification, and knowledge of safety protocols related to overnight stays. Familiarity with navigation tools, communication devices, and emergency response systems is typically required. Strong interpersonal skills, patience, and the ability to remain calm under pressure help create a supportive and safe environment for guests. These skills and qualities are essential to ensure guest well-being, manage unexpected situations, and provide a positive overnight experience.

What is the difference between Overnight Guide vs Tour Guide?

AspectOvernight GuideTour Guide
CredentialsMay require specialized certifications for overnight safety and first aidTypically requires a general tour guiding certification or license
Work EnvironmentWorks overnight, often outdoors or in remote locations, with extended hoursWorks during daytime or scheduled hours, often in tourist spots or attractions
Employer & IndustryTour companies, adventure travel, outdoor recreationTravel agencies, museums, historical sites, city tours

Overnight Guides and Tour Guides share some skills but differ mainly in work hours and environment. Overnight Guides focus on overnight excursions, requiring safety certifications and working in remote or outdoor settings. Tour Guides typically operate during the day, guiding visitors through attractions. Both roles are essential in the travel industry but serve different customer experiences and schedules.

What are the most commonly searched types of Guide jobs in Virginia?

The most popular types of Guide jobs in Virginia are:

What cities in Virginia are hiring for Overnight Guide jobs?

Cities in Virginia with the most Overnight Guide job openings:

Infographic showing various Overnight Guide job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution.

Direct Support Professional - Overnight Living Coach

Grafton

Winchester, VA

$33K - $41K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 4 days ago


Job description

Direct Support Professional - Overnight Living Coach 

Empower Independence — Enrich Lives Every Day

At Grafton, we’re guided by a shared purpose: supporting adults with complex needs to live full, independent lives. As a Direct Support Professional in Adult Services, your meaningful impact helps individuals achieve goals, develop skills, and connect to their communities. You’ll be part of a culture of teamwork and collaboration, surrounded by people who celebrate every success and face every challenge together.
And because we care for you so you can care for others, we invest in your development, safety, and well-being

Join us - and experience the deep fulfillment of knowing your work truly makes a difference!
Be part of a team that leads with heart and grit, the Grafton way

Job Summary

Under general supervision, Direct Support Professionals in our Adult program, participate in the direct care and plan implementation for clients, as prescribed by physician and treatment teams.  They support clients at bedtime and during morning hygiene, dressing and breakfast routines. They conduct and record, 15 minute health and safety checks after a client goes to bed. They provide supervision, safety and crisis management for the client population; complete documentation of client behavior and participation in programming; adhere to the scheduled activities; role model positive, mature behavior; utilize proactive behavioral strategies to minimize client crisis and maximize success. They report to a program supervisor/manager.

Essential Job Functions:

Health, Safety and Wellness of Clients

  • Ensures medications are delivered accurately and on time.
  • Provides for the well-being and safety of clients.
  • Supports client health and hygiene.
  • Utilizes infection control procedures.
  • Reports serious incidents, participates in reviews and implements follow-up measures, as applicable.

Individual Plan Implementation

  • Knows the SNAP (strengths, needs, abilities and preferences), goals/objectives/outcomes and treatment strategies from the current Plans (Treatment Plan, IEP, ISP) of assigned clients.
  • Promotes clients’ achievement of behavioral goals by implementing the behavior strategies and teaching alternative behaviors, as indicated in the Treatment Plan/IEP/ISP. 
  • Actively instructs assigned clients so they can achieve education/residential goals and objectives or ID Waiver outcomes. 
  • Collects and documents behavioral and instructional data, accurately and reliably.
  • Documents services delivered, accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Maintains a high level of engagement with and monitoring of clients.  Implements planned activities throughout the work day. 

Provides a Supportive and Solution–Focused Environment

  • Builds trusting, respectful relationships with clients and helps clients do the same.
  • Demonstrates knowledge about the symptoms and supports associated with diagnoses of assigned clients and a trauma-informed care approach.   
  • Manages behavioral crisis safely.
  • Collaborates with the Treatment Team to provide continuity of support and care, by communicating and contributing to team discussions and decisions.
  • Exhibits exemplary customer service with guardians, agency personnel and visitors.

Site Management – Housekeeping, Nutrition, Transportation, Finances

  • Ensures a safe residence / classroom environment.
  • Assures a clean and organized residence/classroom. 
  • Promotes good nutrition and, in group homes, assists with meal preparation.
  • Provides transportation / community mobility.
  • Assists with purchases and is accountable for program and client money, as applicable.

Teamwork and commitment to the mission, values and vision of Grafton

  • Demonstrates knowledge of organization.
  • Demonstrates the core values of personal integrity and accountability.
  • Performs other duties, as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • High School diploma or GED required
  • Must be 18 years of age
  • Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record required
  • Demonstrates moderate computer skills - how to log-in, how to navigate the web for information, how to start and save document in Microsoft, and has basic keyboarding skills.
  • Must pass criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen
  • 3 months experience working with adults in a volunteer or paid capacity, preferred 

COMPENSATION  

  • Starting at $16  up to $20/hour based on years of experience. 
  • Depending on hours worked you may be eligible for Grafton's shift differential that is currently being offered.
  • Shift Differentials: $1.50/hr. weekday evenings & overnight 3:30p - 7:00a & $3.00/hr. weekend Fri 3:30p - Mon 7:00a

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS  

  • Medical, dental and vision
  • Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
  • 401(k), including an employer match up to $2,500 annually
  • Generous Paid Time Off plan
  • Education Assistance up to $5,250 annually
  • Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Short-term disability (STD)
  • Long-term disability (LTD)
  • As Grafton is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, you may be eligible for federal student loan forgiveness

If you require a reasonable accommodation or need assistance with the application or
interview process please contact us at hr@grafton.org

Grafton is an equal employment opportunity employer and tobacco-free workplace!

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