AWAKE OVERNIGHT, 30 Hours, Fri-Sun 11p-9a

Come join a vibrant community at Waystone, where our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging flourishes. We believe that by engaging our employees and embracing our core values of Trust, Growth, Respect, Integrity, and Belonging, we can create an environment where everyone feels empowered and welcomed.

PRIMARY PURPOSE: To maintain safety during the overnight hours and to support the quality of life, independence and health of the individuals living in the assigned home.

LOCATION: HAVERHILL, MA 

SCHEDULE FOR THIS POSITION: 30 Hours, Fri-Sun 11p-9a 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Complete Individual Support Plan (ISP) goals and activities (Assist each individual in developing skills in all areas of community living, including training in self-care, household tasks, and socialization.)
2. Ensure safety and provide help with personal care activities
3. Administer medication when assigned
4. Complete daily logs and notes, track behavioral data (Keep daily records on all teaching programs, activities and behavior; recording in medical log any medication given, seizures, and illnesses; recording in program log any incidents, events, and activities related to behavior plans in place.)
5. Monitor individuals throughout the night and provide needed night-time care.

OTHER DUTIES:

• Coverage: Awake overnights must remain at the residence for all scheduled hours unless PD grants permission to leave.
• Money management: Assist individuals with preparing and documenting spending money according to personal budget plan.
• Behavior: Assist and guide each individual to behave appropriately in varying situations; as agreed in any behavior plans, formal or informal, in place.
• Nutrition: Awake overnights will provide for breakfast and packed lunches on weekdays, when applicable, and with appropriate concern for good nutrition, variety, individual choice, and prescribed diets.
• Home management: Complete assigned overnight chores and assist individuals with completing morning household tasks such as cleaning the kitchen and laundry. Report any needed program repairs.

REQUIREMENTS:

• High School diploma or GED
• Reading, Writing and Math Skills at high school competency level.
• Must have MAP Certification or be certifiable.
• Experience in providing training, case management and appropriate service delivery to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities living in the community.
• Minimum of 1 year of driving experience and a valid driver's license in good standing
• Regular and predictable attendance

At Waystone, we firmly believe that by investing even more in the professional development of our employees, being an inclusive community and passionate about the services we offer, we will attract more skilled people who embody our mission. The future of Waystone is extremely bright thanks to our incredible employees, community partners and other supporters.

Generous Benefits - most start on the date of hire with regular schedules of 25+ hours per week!

• Health insurance; Harvard Pilgrim network, 3 levels of coverage