Direct Support Professional - Weekend Overnight

Overview:

Vanguard Landing is looking for caring, dependable, and enthusiastic Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to provide nightly support for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This is a hands-on, rewarding role where your presence makes a meaningful difference. Vanguard Landing prides itself on providing a fun, compassionate, and mission-focused work environment for our employees while creating numerous opportunities for our residents to achieve a rewarding and full life.

What You'll Do:

• Assist residents and day participants with evening routines, personal care and hygeine.
• Participate in training and maintain required certifications.
• Ensure clean, safe, and welcome living environments.
• Respond to crisis situations and follow emergency protocols when needed.
• Assist with medication administration and documentation under supervision and provide mobility support, as needed.
• Above all else, participate in EXCELLENT, EMPOWERING and RESPECTFUL interactions for all residents and fellow employees. Vanguard Landing has a zero-tolerance policy when it comes to distractions form cell phone use, neglect, dishonesty, and overall view of our precious Vanguard Landing citizens.

What We're Looking For:

• Strong interpersonal skills and commitment to supporting individuals with dignity.
• Ability to lift and assist individuals using proper body mechanics, if needed.
• Must be organized, able to handle multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 1 month of experience in caregiving or completion of relevant certification (e.g. CNA, PCA, HHA).

Bonus Qualifications:

• Familiarity with Individualized Service Plan Documentation.
• Already CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)

A few benefits we offer our employees:

• Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurances, available, but not funded by VGL
• Retirement Plans
• Employee Empowerment Program with ongoing events and classes.

Why Vanguard Landing?

Join a mission-driven team where you're not just providing care - you're creating opportuniy, connection, and purpose. Help our residents live full and joyful lives in a community that truly feels like home.

Apply today to help shape the future of inclusive living at Vanguard Landing. Where Exceptional People Live Extraordinary Lives