DSP (Overnight)

L'ARCHE HeartlandOverland Park, Kansas, United States

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L’Arche Heartland

Overnight Assistant (Wed–Sat).

9PM - 7 : 00 AM.

Position Summary :

The Overnight Assistant is responsible for ensuring the safety, comfort, and well-being of the Core Members of L’Arche Heartland during overnight hours. This position plays a key role in maintaining a peaceful home environment while responding to any needs that arise during the night. Depending on the needs of the specific house, the position may be a sleeping or awake overnight role.

Schedule Options :

Wednesday night through Saturday morning (10 : 00 PM to 8 : 00 AM).
Each shift includes the expectation to remain on-site and responsive throughout the night.

Key Responsibilities :

Be present and accessible in the home overnight, either awake or asleep based on house requirements.

Provide support to Core Members as needed (medication reminders, bathroom assistance, calming support, or responding to emergencies).

Ensure the home remains secure throughout the night (locking doors, monitoring safety concerns).

Minimal Support morning routines wake-ups, basic hygiene support, and transitioning to day services).

Prepare simple breakfasts or assist with light meal prep for the next day.

Perform light housekeeping tasks (dishes, wiping down surfaces, taking out trash, laundry, general tidying).

Maintain overnight documentation, communication logs, and any incident reports.

Communicate clearly with House Leaders and day staff during shift transitions.

Uphold L’Arche’s mission of mutual relationships and respect for the dignity of each Core Member.

Qualifications :

Experience working in a direct support or caregiving role preferred but not required.

Calm, patient, and dependable presence.

Ability to remain attentive and alert overnight (for awake shifts).

Ability to respond quickly and effectively in the case of emergency or distress.

Clear background check and compliance with state-required training and certifications.

Compensation & Benefits :

Hourly wage, with rates adjusted for awake versus sleeping shifts.

Access to paid training and development opportunities.

Opportunity to be part of a community that values belonging, compassion, and shared humanity.

Work Environment :

Each of the five L’Arche homes has different overnight needs. Some homes require awake support due to the medical or behavioral needs of Core Members; others allow sleeping shifts , where the Overnight Assistant may rest in a designated bedroom but must be available if needed.

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Dsp • Overland Park, Kansas, United States