Direct Support Professional, 1st/2nd Shift Overlap

Chileda Institute Inc; Herrington (WI); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Full time

Job summary

A supportive care institution in Herrington is seeking a Direct Support Professional to enhance life skills in students facing cognitive and behavioral challenges. This full-time position includes responsibilities such as using trauma-informed care, documenting behavior progress, and encouraging self-advocacy among students. The role requires a high school diploma, behavioral judgment skills, and preferred experience in supporting developmental disabilities. Weekday and weekend shifts are required, with starting wages at $20.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Preferred experience with individuals with developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Use a Trauma Informed Approach to communicate respectfully with students.
• Record behavior data and complete necessary forms before shift ends.
• Encourage student individuality and self-expression.

Skills

Behavioral judgment

Communication skills

Crisis management techniques

Self-advocacy encouragement

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Direct Support Professional

Chileda's mission is to improve the quality of life for individuals with cognitive and behavior challenges. Chileda's goal is to help students increase their appropriate social behaviors and develop independent living skills, through an enriched learning environment and individualized behavior programming. Chileda's population includes children and young adults with special needs including Autism, Traumatic Brain Injury, Attachment Challenges, related developmental delays, and intensive behavioral needs.

Summary

DSP's work directly with our students to teach important life skills including educational, leisure, activities of daily living (ADLs), social and communication skills, and verbal and physical behavior intervention. DSP's modification procedures as outlined in the Positive Behavior Support Plan (PBPS) and work on Treatment Plan and IEP goals with the student using Therapeutic Care.

Required Education & Experience

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must demonstrate behavioral skills and judgment conducive to role modeling appropriate skills for students.
• Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities is preferred.

General Hours of Duty

• 1:00pm-9:00pm
• Full time
• Monday through Friday, with Fridays required, plus: every other weekend, rotating holidays, and overtime as approved.
• Shifts are scheduled in a two week period and repeat after those two weeks (i.e week 1 schedule, week 2 schedule, etc).
• Wages start at $20.00

Job Duties

• Use a Trauma Informed Approach by communicating with and about students in a respectful, positive, and age-appropriate manner while consistently using a therapeutic tone even in high stress situations.
• Encourage individuality of students by allowing self-expression and opportunities to make choices throughout their day.
• Before the end of assigned shift, the following must be completed: record behavior data, goals and communication logs of all assigned students, complete Emergency Intervention Forms (EIFs), Incident Reports (IRs), or Employee Accident Reports.
• Communicate with house/classroom leads when there is an incident or emergency intervention.
• Participate in debriefing and check out with house lead or classroom prior to leaving before your shift, ensuring all chores, data, and forms are completed.
• Review expectations with students prior to transitions, activities, or events.
• Help students to understand their rights by offering opportunities for self-advocacy.
• Use Crisis management techniques taught in trainings including verbal de-escalation, creative redirection, topic changes, and allowing space and time for processing during a crisis.