Overnight Direct Support Professional

Chileda; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Casual Dress Environment

Life Insurance

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

Chileda in La Crosse, Wisconsin, is seeking dedicated Direct Support Professionals (DSP) to teach essential life skills to students with cognitive and behavioral challenges. In this role, you will work directly with students to help them develop social and independent living skills in a supportive environment.

Ideal candidates will have a passion for working with individuals with special needs and demonstrate effective communication and behavioral skills. Competitive pay and benefits, including medical and dental insurance, are offered for full-time positions.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Use a Trauma Informed Approach with students.
• Encourage individuality by allowing self-expression.
• Record behavior data and communication logs.
• Participate in debriefing with house/classroom leads.
• Help students understand their rights.

Skills

Behavioral skills

Crisis management techniques

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

OUR MISSION

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' 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.

Responsiblities

• 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.

BENFITS OF WORKING AT CHILDEA (FULL TIME)

• Competitive pay
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Casual Dress Environment
• Life Insurance
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Collaborative, empathetic, supportive, and rewarding company culture

GENERAL HOURS

• Full or Part time
• 3rd shift 1:00am-9:00am (start and end times may vary)
• Requires every other weekend and holidays
• DSP's will work collaboratively with the Scheduler and Shift Manager. Shifts are scheduled in a two week period and repeat after those two weeks (i.e week 1 schedule, week 2 schedule, etc).

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.

To learn more about starting a rewarding career that offers room for promotion and advancement, please visit our website at www.Chileda.org or contact [e-mail]