Harry Meyering Center

Awake Overnight Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Mankato, MN - Part Time to Full Time

Awake Overnight Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Make a difference while the world sleeps at Harry Meyering Center!

Job Purpose
Harry Meyering Center (HMC) supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their homes and communities. As an Awake Overnight Direct Support Professional, you'll help individuals feel safe, comfortable, and supported throughout the night. You'll monitor health and safety, respond to individual needs, and provide compassionate, person-centered care. This role is a great opportunity to make a meaningful difference while gaining valuable experience in the human services field.

Pay & Perks

  • $18.00 per hour base pay
  • Additional $1.00 per hour for direct care hours worked on awake overnight shifts
  • Paid training
  • Competitive benefits
  • Overtime opportunities
  • Flexible scheduling

Schedule: Typically, 11:00 PM to 7:30 AM, including every other weekend. 

Location: Multiple locations in North Mankato, Mankato, and Eagle Lake.

What you’ll do
  • Keep individuals safe and supported throughout the night.
  • Turn your night‑owl habits into meaningful, paid work. • Lend a hand with personal care tasks when required.
  • Cheer people on as they pursue what matters to them.
  • Help set the stage for a positive start to the day.
  • Be a strong voice for those who rely on you.
  • Ability to do household chores such as cooking, cleaning, and laundry.

What do we need from you?
  • 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: [email protected] 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.

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