Overnight (AWAKE) Direct Support Professional

Job Description

Job Description

Joyous Care Services is seeking dedicated and energetic individuals to join our team as Overnight Direct Support Professional (Behavioral Youth Support Specialists). This crucial role involves providing care and support to youth with high behavioral needs, including intellectual, developmental, and mental health issues, during the overnight shift. If you are compassionate, reliable, and enthusiastic about making a difference in the lives of young people, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities :

• Behavioral Support :  Implement and follow the client’s behavior and care plans during overnight hours, focusing on therapeutic interventions and managing challenging behaviors. Address physical aggression (such as hitting, kicking, or throwing objects) and verbal aggression (including shouting, threats, or abusive language). Be prepared to handle instances of elopement attempts and manage the high energy and activity levels typical of this population.
• Activity Supervision :  Remain vigilant and attentive throughout the shift to ensure safety and well-being. Address high-intensity situations or sudden changes in behavior as they arise.
• Household Management :  Perform various cleaning tasks to maintain a clean, safe, and organized home environment. Address and manage any damage or disruption caused by behavioral outbursts.
• Documentation :  Complete and maintain thorough documentation as required by the client’s program and state licensing regulations. Accurately document all incidents, behavioral issues, and interventions.
• Crisis Management :  Employ de-escalation techniques and therapeutic strategies to manage and diffuse aggressive or unsafe behavior. Prevent and address difficult situations, including behavioral escalations, effectively.
• Staying Awake :  Remain awake and alert throughout the entire overnight shift to ensure continuous supervision and support for the youth.

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Company Description

Joyous Care Services is a small family style business that provides home health Care services with a focus on enhancing overall personal well-being.

We strive to ensure our home health care recipients receive the nurturing support and guidance needed to reach their full health potential.

Whether looking to join our team of compassionate staff or you are in need of services, joining the Joyous Care family will be the start of a wonderful and fulfilling journey.

Company Description

Joyous Care Services is a small family style business that provides home health Care services with a focus on enhancing overall personal well-being.\r\n\r\nWe strive to ensure our home health care recipients receive the nurturing support and guidance needed to reach their full health potential. \r\nWhether looking to join our team of compassionate staff or you are in need of services, joining the Joyous Care family will be the start of a wonderful and fulfilling journey.