Night Shift Lead Direct Support Professional

Chileda Institute Inc.; Herrington (WI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Chileda Institute in Wisconsin is seeking a Lead Direct Support Professional for the 40s House on the 3rd shift. You will supervise DSPs, coach staff, and ensure that individualized behavior programming is implemented consistently for students with cognitive and behavioral challenges.

The role requires coordinating schedules, ensuring staff breaks, and maintaining positive relationships with students and colleagues while supporting the House Manager and ensuring program quality across shifts.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate behavioral skills and judgment for modeling appropriate student skills.
• Experience with individuals with developmental disabilities is preferred.
• Ability to lead a diverse staff, give feedback and guidance, and make decisions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee DSPs assigned to work with students and coordinate shifts.
• Ensure 15-minute breaks (and 30-minute breaks) for staff within area.
• Prepare for shifts by coordinating afternoon meetings and student schedules.
• Assign walkie-talkies and follow up on defective devices.
• Support House Manager in daily operations and staff supervision.

Skills

Behavioral skills

Leadership

Decision making

Staff coaching

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Chileda Institute in Wisconsin is seeking a Lead Direct Support Professional for the 40s House on the 3rd shift. You will supervise DSPs, coach staff, and ensure that individualized behavior programming is implemented consistently for students with cognitive and behavioral challenges.

The role requires coordinating schedules, ensuring staff breaks, and maintaining positive relationships with students and colleagues while supporting the House Manager and ensuring program quality across shifts.