Overnight Direct Support Professional

Overnight Direct Support Professional

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.

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children? Are you looking to be a part of a company that prioritizes collaboration and teamwork while helping children reach their full potential? Join us today as an Overnight DSP to start your journey in making an impact in the lives of extraordinary children.

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.

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.

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