Harry Meyering Center·North Mankato, Minnesota
Provide overnight monitoring and support for individuals with disabilities to ensure a safe and comfortable environment. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, completing documentation, and performing household chores.
Awake Overnight - Direct Support Professional (DSP) – Mankato, MN
As an Awake Overnight Direct Support Professional, you'll help create a safe, comfortable, and supportive environment for individuals with disabilities during overnight hours. This role requires remaining awake for the entire shift to monitor health and safety, respond to individual needs or emergencies, and provide reassurance when needed. Responsibilities may also include assisting with personal care, completing required documentation, and maintaining a clean, secure home. Every overnight shift is an opportunity to provide compassionate, person-centered support that helps individuals feel safe and valued.
Location: Mankato, MN
Staff can receive up to $19.00 per hour, with the full breakdown below. $18.00 per hour for full-time and part-time employees. All awake overnight shifts will receive an additional $1.00 per hour for direct care hours worked.
Paid Training - Competitive Benefits - Overtime Pay - Flexible Scheduling
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Must hold a valid United States driver's license and pass a driving record check conducted by our insurance carrier unless otherwise noted.
Must pass the MN Department of Human Services Background Study.
Willingness to learn.
Ability to complete daily direct care such as bathing, toileting, feeding, and changing.
If you have any questions about the opportunities for Direct Support Professionals and joining our team please feel free to reach out via email: hr@harrymeyeringcenter.org or phone: (507)387-8281
Harry Meyering Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer It is the policy of HMC to afford equal opportunity regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all aspects of the application process and employment relationship including but not limited to hiring, promotion, transfer, demotion, termination, discipline, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment.
Candidates must be at least 18 years old with a valid US driver's license and pass a DHS background study. Ability to perform direct care tasks such as bathing, feeding, and toileting is required.
Market context
Awake overnight Direct Support Professional roles in Minnesota are often in steady demand because providers need reliable coverage for overnight supervision and direct care. These positions can be competitive because employers look for candidates who are 18+, have a valid U.S. driver’s license, and can pass a DHS background study, while also handling bathing, feeding, and household tasks. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your fit and availability before applying.