Direct Support Professional - Monday-Friday 4pm-8pm **Hills & Dales** 1 Positions ID: 1383074 Posted On 12/19/2024 **Job Overview** **About Hills & Dales** Hills and Dales is a non-profit dedicated to building meaningful lives for people with disabilities. Our Direct Support Professionals work in developing skills with clients in need of 24hr support. Our team members do it all; from helping someone get dressed and bath, to transporting and grocery shopping, to stopping by a concert and going fishing. The DSP is the personal assistant to someone in living _their_ life. The work is very demanding, rewarding, and essential for our community to ensure ALL have access to a meaningful and dignified life. We hope that mission minded persons interested in opportunities for themselves and others will apply. **Direct Support Professional** **Position:** PART-TIME **Schedule:** Monday - Friday 4:00PM-8:00PM, 20 hours per week / 40 hours per pay period **Wage:** Starting at $17.75/hour (2nd shift and weekend differentials available) **Responsibilities:** - Provide personal care, including bathing, toileting, and hygiene support (lifting required with support of lifts). - Support exercise and mobility. - Document client progress toward personal goals. - Communicate and coordinate with teams to support clients effectively. - Monitor health and wellness. - Accompany clients to outings and events. - Support work-skills development. - Monitor environments for potential hazards and support clients in navigating these. - Assist clients in expressing their emotions appropriately and support challenging behavior when necessary. - Follow detailed dietary instructions. **Requirements:** - Demonstrated concern for others and alignment with the mission of Hills & Dales. - Ability to assertively communicate and advocate for clients. - Reliable attendance and punctuality. - Ability to lift 35 lbs. - High School diploma or equivalent. - Valid driver's license, reliable personal vehicle, and valid insurance. - Successful completion of a criminal background check, drug screen, and driving record check. **Benefits:** - Vacation, Sick, Holiday Pay, Bereavement, Jury Duty, Birthday - Additional pay and advancement opportunities for certain competencies, education, or experience. **Why Join Us:** This role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities. Our team is passionate, creative, and dedicated to fostering a supportive community environment. _Pay is based on experience, education, and any previous loyalty to H&D._ Primary Contact 1645197764923 Shari Bockenstedt Human Resource Assistant Director, Human Resource 563-556-7878 Phone Phone Phone 563-557-3822 Fax sbockendstedt@hillsdales.org Email True True True **Job Details** Categories Child Care/Day Care/Personal Care Health Care Human and Social Services Location Dubuque, IA Job Type Employee Full/Part Part Time Pay/Salary $17.75 - $19.50 per hour Company ID 1068 Job REQ # 1383074 \# Positions 1 Start Date 20241219 End Date 20250118 Featured Job TH Ad TH Comments **Similar Jobs** Direct Support Professional III - 12 hour shifts - Hills & Dales Direct Support Professional DSP - Overnight AWAKE Hills & Dales Direct Support Professional DSP - Part Time Hills & Dales Program Coordinator - HCBS Hills & Dales Early Childhood Careers Holy Family Catholic Schools Direct Support Professional – SCL – PART TIME Hills & Dales Teacher Assistant ABC Learning & Development Center, LLC Direct Care Professional - Work that Works Hillcrest Family Services BCBA Board Certified Behavior Analysis Hills & Dales Early Childhood Associate Aquin Little Angels Early Childhood Center & Preschool **Share this Job** Hills & Dales **About the Company** **Hills & Dales,** a not-for-profit human services organization provides services to children and young adults with severe and profound mental and physical disabilities. It has always been the primary focus to serve people with significant medical needs. Hills & Dales values a quality of life that enhances dignity, upholds rights and encourages choices by the individual. "It is our work, guided by our mission of building meaningful lives to serve our stakeholders; including residents and clients, their families, employees and society at large. We strive to make a positive difference in the quality of life of each individual we support." Jack Mescher, Chief Executive Officer