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Make a Difference While the World Sleeps — Join TERI as an Awake Overnight DSP (SLS)!
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As an Awake Overnight Direct Support Professional at TERI, you’ll help create a safe, nurturing, and engaging home environment where adults with special needs can truly thrive. This role is perfect for someone compassionate, dependable, and excited to make a positive difference during the overnight hours.
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In this position, you’ll support residents through nighttime routines, maintain a calm and safe home, and ensure they feel comfortable and well-supported going into the morning. TERI’s Supported Living Services program provides long-term, life-enriching support.
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Your Role & Responsibilities –
- Ensure the safety, health, and well-being of residents throughout the overnight shift, protecting each individual's rights, dignity, and privacy.
- Conduct and document hourly bed checks, monitoring residents for safety, physical or emotional distress, and other overnight support needs.
- Provide direct care and behavioral support to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including responding to challenging behaviors using approved BEST techniques.
- Follow each resident's Individual Service Plan (ISP), Behavior Intervention Plan, and overnight support requirements, including medication administration and health-related support       as needed.
- Complete accurate and timely documentation, including bed checks, communication logs, behavior charts, medication records, and incident/illness reports.
- Support overnight household and program operations through cleaning, laundry, organization, administrative tasks, and participation in required training and team meetings.
Qualifications –
- Must be female to meet the privacy and comfort needs of clients
- High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
- 1+ years of experience working with individuals with intellectual & developmental disabilities
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Pay –
$20.00 HourlyÂ
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STATUS –
 Full-TimeÂ
***Due to the personal care need of our clients, this position requires female staff only ***
SCHEDULE –
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* Monday - FridayÂ
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The Benefits of Joining TERI –
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- Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) – Tax-advantaged savings for healthcare and dependent care expenses
- Financial Protection Plans – Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan – Invest in your future with employer-supported retirement savings.
- Health & Wellness Program – Resources and support to help you thrive, both mentally and physically
- Onsite Fitness Center & Outdoor Fitness Court – Convenient, no-cost access to exercise facilities
- Pet Insurance – Coverage options to keep your furry family members healthy.
- Employee Discounts – Enjoy savings at TERI’s Common Ground Café & Coffee Bar and the Inspired Resale Boutique
- Generous Paid Time Off – Vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays to support work-life balance.
- Positive and Supportive Culture – A mission-driven team environment where your contributions are valued.Â
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WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER –
TERI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. At TERI, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy and related medical conditions, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. TERI believes that diversity and inclusion among our employees is critical to our success, in touching the lives of those we serve and seek to recruit. We strive to develop and retain the most compassionate and talented people from an extensive and diverse candidate pool.
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