Direct Support Professional (Overnight)

Location: 63140 Dickey Rd, Bend, OR 97701

Schedule: Sunday–Tuesday or Wednesady-Friday | Overnight Shift | 9:30 PM – 7:30 AM

Status: Full-Time

Pay: $23.25 – $26.00/hour

Shift Differential: Additional $3.00–$6.00/hour for short notice or night shift coverage

Structure: Three 10-hour shifts/week + one Saturday/month

Flexibility: Optional extra shifts available

Embark Behavioral Health in Bend, Oregon is hiring compassionate, purpose-driven Direct Support Professionals to join our overnight care team. In this essential role, you’ll support preteens ages 10–17 in a safe, structured, and trauma-informed environment, helping them grow through experiential learning, animal-assisted activities, academic support, and emotional skill-building.

Whether you're experienced in mental health, residential care, youth services, or simply passionate about making a difference, we welcome your unique perspective and dedication.

Responsibilities

• Ensure client safety and emotional well-being through active overnight supervision and timely documentation
• Maintain a calm, supportive presence while monitoring overnight needs and routines
• Guide adolescents through evening transitions and coping strategies
• Respond empathetically to emotional or behavioral challenges using trauma-informed, de-escalation techniques
• Support a clean, welcoming environment through nightly cleaning and facility upkeep
• Communicate effectively with team members to ensure continuity of care
• Assist with residential upkeep, animal care, and light administrative tasks
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Minimum age: 21
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, maintain a clean driving record, and be able to drive for work-related purposes
• Current First Aid & CPR certifications
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to pass background check and drug screening
• Ability to physically perform job duties, including crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques, with training provided
  
  
  

Benefits

• Access to an established Mastery Program that offers professional and financial opportunities for professional growth.
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance – Multiple plan options including PPO and HDHPs with HSA eligibility and company contributions.
• Paid Parental Leave – Up to 6 weeks fully paid for exempt employees and 4 weeks for non-exempt.
• Life & Disability Coverage – Company-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability; voluntary life and optional short-term disability available.
• 401(k) with Company Match – Retirement savings with matching contributions after eligibility period.
• PTO & Holidays – Competitive PTO accrual plans and paid holidays throughout the year.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free, confidential support for life’s challenges.
  
  
  

Embark is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to enriching the therapeutic and healing experience we offer through the diversity of our employees and community. We actively seek to recruit and support a broadly diverse staff who contribute to our excellence, diversity of viewpoints and experiences, and relevance in a global society.

Embark does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.