Overnight Direct Support Professional

Responsibilities

• 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, 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
• Review expectations with students prior to transitions, activities, or events
• Help students to understand their rights by offering opportunities for self-advocacy
• Use Crisis management techniques taught in trainings including verbal de-escalation, creative redirection, topic changes, and allowing space and time for processing during a crisis

Benefits of Working at Chileda (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