Job DetailsLevel: EntryJob Location: OLD NORTH ROAD GROUP HOME - BARKHAMSTED, CT 06063Position Type: Per DiemSalary Range: $19.20 HourlyJob Shift: All Shifts 1st,2nd,3rd
Awake Overnight Direct Support Professional (DSP) – Make a Difference While the World Sleeps

Pay: $19.20/hour
Shift: Awake Overnight DSP Per Diem

Be the Calm, Caring Presence That Matters Most

Are you someone who naturally creates a sense of safety and calm? Do you stay grounded, attentive, and compassionate—especially when others need reassurance the most?

At LARC, our Awake Overnight Direct Support Professionals play a critical role in ensuring the safety, dignity, and comfort of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout the night. This is meaningful, trusted work that truly matters.

This position is awake overnight—you are expected to remain alert and attentive for the entire shift.

Important Note: This position serves female individuals. In accordance with state and federal regulations, female gender is a bona fide occupational qualification (BFOQ) for this role due to personal care and privacy needs.

What You’ll Do

As an Awake Overnight DSP, you’ll help create a safe, respectful, and person-centered environment during nighttime hours and support individuals as they begin their day.

You will:

Overnight Support & Monitoring

Remain awake, alert, and attentive throughout the entire overnight shift
Monitor individuals while they sleep to ensure health, safety, and comfort
Respond to nighttime needs such as toileting, repositioning, mobility support, or emotional reassurance
Complete required visual checks and documentation (T-Logs, GERs, safety notes)
Maintain a calm, clean, and safe household environment overnight

Morning Routine Support

Assist individuals with morning routines including hygiene, dressing, toileting, mobility, and breakfast preparation
Encourage independence while providing hands-on support as needed
Support smooth transitions into daytime schedules and programs

Health, Safety & Compliance

Administer medications as required (training provided)
Respond appropriately to medical or safety concerns and follow all emergency procedures
Uphold individual rights, dignity, and confidentiality at all times
Safely operate agency or personal vehicles as needed

Why You’ll Love Working at LARC as a Per Diem

Paid Training & Certifications: CPR, First Aid, Medication Administration, PMT, and more
Supportive Culture: A compassionate, mission-driven team that values dignity, inclusion, and respect

This role is ideal for CNAs, PCAs, overnight caregivers, healthcare workers, or anyone seeking meaningful overnight work in human services.

QUALIFICIATIONS & TRAININGWhat You’ll Bring

A compassionate, steady presence and genuine desire to support others
High school diploma or GED
At least 21 years of age with a valid CT driver’s license and clean driving record
Willingness to complete background checks, physical exam, and drug screening
Ability to complete required state-mandated and agency training
Basic computer skills for documentation and communication

Experience supporting individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities is preferred but not required—we will train the right person.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

This is an active, hands-on role. You must be able to:

Stay alert and responsive throughout the overnight shift
Walk, stand, bend, kneel, squat, and climb stairs as needed
Assist with lifting, transferring, or supporting individuals (up to 50 lbs or ¼ of body weight)
Safely operate vehicles and mobility equipment
Communicate clearly and complete written and electronic documentation

You’ll work in residential and community settings, indoors and occasionally outdoors.
Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.