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Direct Support Professional- Youth Overnight Awake


Job Location:

Dubuque, IA - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 22 - 25
Posted: 19 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 16 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
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Job Summary

Direct Support Professional III (Awake - Overnight Shifts)

Now Hiring DSP III Team Members
Overnight AWAKE schedules. Average pay between $22.25 and $24.25 an hour

Thursday Friday Saturday 8:00PM-8:00AM

  • Base Wage: $20.53
  • Premium Wage: $30.79
  • Average Wage: $23.95

Thursday Friday Saturday 5:00PM-6:00AM

  • Base Wage: $20.53
  • Premium Wage: $30.79
  • Average Wage: $23.95

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday 8:00PM-8:00AM

  • Base Wage: $19.78
  • Premium Wage: $29.67
  • Average Wage: $22.25
DSP III (Behavioral Support) Overnight SLEEP schedules

Thursday Friday Saturday 8:00PM-8:00AM

  • Base Wage: $18.50
  • Premium Wage: $27.75
  • Average Wage: $21.58

Thursday Friday Saturday 7:00PM-8:00AM

  • Base Wage: $18.50
  • Premium Wage: $27.75
  • Average Wage: $21.58
Join Our Mission at Hills & Dales

Are you a compassionate night owl who excels in high-intensity meaningful work Hills & Dales a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities is seeking Direct Support Professional III (DSP III) team members to provide advanced overnight behavioral support.

This is not a typical DSP role.
DSP III team members work directly with individuals who exhibit aggressive challenging or self-injurious behaviors providing structure safety de-escalation and behavioral skill-building throughout the night.

If you want to make a true impact in a behavioral support environment this may be the perfect role for you.

Why Join Hills & Dales

Make a real impact during meaningful overnight hours

Support individuals in a stable home-like setting

Be part of a mission-driven positive team

Enjoy flexible 3- or 4-night schedules

Opportunities for career growth and additional training

Competitive pay & premium weekend rates

This Is NOT a Typical DSP Role

DSP III positions are advanced behavioral support roles.
You will work closely with individuals whose behaviors may include aggression self-injury tantrums property destruction or other high-intensity needs.
Your work helps create safe structured environments while following individualized behavior support plans.

What to Expect in a DSP III Role

You will work with clients who may display aggressive or self-injurious behaviors

You will use behavioral support strategies including verbal and physical de-escalation techniques

You will follow and implement individualized behavior support plans (BSPs)

You will support emotional regulation communication and skill-building

You will maintain safety documentation and structure throughout the shift

This is a higher-level DSP position focused on behavior management and intervention

What Youll Do

Provide structured behavioral support throughout the night

Assist with daily living routines as needed (hygiene meals medications)

Implement behavior support strategies and interventions

Use proactive and reactive tools to maintain safety

Document behaviors and progress according to plans

Promote dignity respect and emotional safety for all individuals

What You Need

18 years old

High school diploma or GED

Able to lift 35 lbs

Valid drivers license reliable vehicle and insurance

Clear background drug and driving record checks

Behavioral support experience strongly preferred (training provided)

If youre ready for a rewarding challenge and want to grow your skills in behavioral support Hills & Dales wants YOU on our overnight team.
Bring your heart your calm under pressure and your desire to make every night count.

Apply Today and Build a Career with Purpose!

Offer contingent upon the succressful completetion of a criminal background check dependernt adult and child abuse background check and drug screen.


Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority


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