Direct Support Professional - Make a Daily Impact

Chileda; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Chileda is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to support students on first shift, teaching life, social, and communication skills and assisting with ADLs during activities. DSPs implement behavioral interventions and help students gain independence in a supportive learning environment.

No experience is required; training is provided. If you have a positive attitude and want to make a difference in children's lives, we want to hear from you.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Behavioral skills and judgment conducive to role modeling appropriate skills for students.
• Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Use a trauma-informed approach with students in a respectful, positive manner while staying calm in high-stress situations.
• Encourage student self-expression and choices throughout the day.
• Record behavior data and goals, and complete incident and accident reports.
• Communicate with house/classroom leads when incidents occur.
• Debrief and check out with the lead or classroom before leaving, ensuring tasks are completed.
• Review expectations with students before transitions and activities.
• Support self-advocacy and rights for students.
• Apply crisis management techniques such as de-escalation and redirection when needed.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Trauma-informed

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Must be at least 18 years old

Experience with individuals with developmental disabilities is a plus

Job description

Chileda is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to support students on first shift, teaching life, social, and communication skills and assisting with ADLs during activities. DSPs implement behavioral interventions and help students gain independence in a supportive learning environment.

No experience is required; training is provided. If you have a positive attitude and want to make a difference in children's lives, we want to hear from you.