DSP – Youth Group Home three day work week Th, Fr, Sat
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Job Location:
Dubuque, IA - USA
Hourly Salary:
USD 23 - 25
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Residential Based Support Community Living - supporting those under the age of 17 years old in a community based home setting! Applicants are expected to be mission driven human centered and able to train and obtain certifications.
Location: Dubuque IA
Schedule: Full-Time 3-Day or 4-Day Work Week Options
BASE Wage Range: $20.53$21.78/hour Premium Pay
Average Blended Pay: $23.95$25.41/hour (based on premium weekend pay). This position pays 1.5x pay on weekends.
Flexible Schedule Options
3-Day Work Week 203 Days Off/Year
4-Day Work Week 152 Days Off/Year
OPEN DAY SCHEDULES:
Wed Fri (6AM-7PM) Sat (8AM-7PM)
Wed Thur Sat (8AM-8PM)
Thur (6AM-7PM) Fri Sat (8AM-8PM)
OPEN OVERNIGHT SCHEDULES:
Thur Fri Sat (8PM-8AM - awake)
About the Role
Join our brand-new RBSCL Childrens Program at Hills & Dales!
As a Direct Support Professional youll provide compassionate support to children with behavioral support needs in a structured group home setting. Youll help each child build independence learn daily living skills and experience success through positive behavior supports and meaningful activities. Hills and Dales is willing to train and develop applicants with a proven track record of dedication and mission-driven motivation.
This isnt just a job - its an opportunity to be part of a new innovative program designed to make a lasting impact in the lives of children while offering you a balanced and rewarding career.
What Youll Do
Teach life and social skills: self-care communication play and community engagement
Implement behavior plans: help children learn positive coping skills and reduce unwanted behaviors
Provide care and supervision: ensure safety structure and emotional support in daily routines
Assist with health & hygiene: including medication administration (after certification)
Plan meaningful activities: promote fun growth and connection
Maintain documentation: track progress interventions and behavioral outcomes
Support a positive environment: keep the home clean safe and welcoming
What You Need
High School Diploma or GED (required)
2 years of experience working with children or in behavioral health (preferred)
Valid drivers license insurance and reliable transportation (required)
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Ability to lift 35 lbs provide physical support and manage occasional behavioral outbursts
Clean background check and drug screening
Why Work at Hills & Dales
At Hills & Dales were passionate about building meaningful lives - for those we serve and for the professionals who support them. Be part of something new and rewarding as we launch our RBSCL program for children with behavioral needs.
We offer a supportive environment opportunities for career growth and a schedule that supports your life outside of work.
Offer contingent upon the succressful completetion of a criminal background check dependernt adult and child abuse background check and drug screen.
Key Skills
- Arm
- Python
- Debugging
- C/C++
- 5G
- Signal Processing
- Matlab
- Fpga
- Linux
- Software Development
- Assembly
- 4G/LTE
