The Direct Support Staff, Overnight is responsible for providing supervision, safety monitoring, and supportive care to PATH’s Residents during the overnight hours. This role ensures a safe, structured, and supportive environment while promoting residents’ well-being, dignity, and independence in accordance with PATH’s Program Policies. 

This position is scheduled for overnight shifts from 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. (PATH provides a designated private area for rest during the overnight shift.)

The primary expectation of this role is to remain available and responsive to residents throughout the overnight hours. Duties may include administering medications, supporting residents during crises, or remaining in common areas to provide supervision or companionship as needed.

While the opportunity to rest during the shift is provided as a benefit, individuals in this position must understand that rest periods may be interrupted or unavailable based on resident needs and care requirements.

General Responsibilities

Resident Care & Supervision

• Conduct scheduled checks of residents and facility as required.

• Respond appropriately to resident needs, crises, or emergencies during overnight hours.

• Support residents with nighttime routines and transitions as needed.

• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and model respectful behavior.

• Provide continuous overnight supervision to ensure resident safety and security.

• Support individualized service plans and behavioral guidelines.

• Reinforce program policies, routines, and expectations.

• Provide calm, supportive intervention when residents experience distress.

Safety & Facility Oversight

• Monitor facility security, including doors, alarms, and common areas.

• Ensure compliance with fire, safety, and emergency procedures.

• Report safety concerns, incidents, or unusual activity promptly.

• Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe environment during the overnight shift.

• Complete Direct Support Staff shift responsibilities.

Documentation & Communication

• Complete required shift reports, incident reports, and other relevant documentation accurately and timely.

• Communicate relevant observations, concerns, or incidents.

• Maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and organizational privacy policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Ability to remain awake, alert, and attentive throughout overnight shifts

• Strong observational, communication, and documentation skills

• Ability to respond calmly and effectively in emergency or crisis situation

• CPR/First Aid certification  (provided by PATH)

• Medication  Administration training (provided by PATH)

• Complete the Direct Support Staff training provided by PATH
  

Position Summary

The Administrative and Med Room Assistant provides essential support to ensure the smooth operation of the therapeutic community. This role is responsible for managing tasks in both the main office and the med room, handling correspondence, maintaining records, and assisting with financial transactions. Serves as a key point of contact, effectively communicating with staff at all levels, external contractors and vendors, as well as residents and their family members.The ideal candidate has strong computer skills, organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple responsibilities efficiently.

General Responsibilities

Office Management:

• Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming office environment for staff and visitors.

• Create, edit, and maintain internal documents, templates, and records with direction from management.

• Coordinate travel arrangements for all staff and provide assistance to visitors as needed.

• Answer incoming phone calls, picks up and distributes mail, handles faxes and inquiries through the PATH website.

• Maintain inventory of office supplies and marketing materials.

CEO Assistance:

• Provide comprehensive support to the CEO by managing day-to-day activities, coordinating schedules, handling communications, and ensuring their operational and administrative needs are met efficiently.

• Oversee CEO’s private practice mail.

Financial & Billing Support:

• Assist the CFO as needed with relevant financial information and documents.

• Assist with tracking resident expenses and transportation costs.

Med room:

• Manage and update all medication records (MARs), medication binders, and resident documentation, ensuring accuracy, organization, and compliance with HIPAA and State of Vermont regulatory standards.

• Oversee medication operations, including receiving, labeling, distributing, monitoring inventory and refills, replenishing approved OTC supplies, and maintaining secure medication storage and med room organization.

• Coordinate resident healthcare needs by scheduling as needed medical, dental, vision, lab, and psychiatric appointments, tracking follow-ups, and communicating pertinent health information to the House Nurse and other pertinent staff.

• Collaborate and work closely with the House Nurse to ensure PATH meets the standards of care required by the State of Vermont.

Resident Engagement:

• Provide support to residents as needed. Provide backup coverage for Direct Support Staff (DSS) as needed.

Other Duties:

• Oversee the care of animals in the Path program. Ensure all documentation, including vet records, are current and up to date.

• Perform additional tasks as assigned to support the team and organization.

Qualifications

• Have strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.

• Possess strong computer skills, experience with Google Docs, Word and Excel.

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching

• Health insurance

• Paid time off

Work Location: In person description