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.

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 [email protected]