Direct Support Professional III

Location: Dubuque, IA
Schedule: Full-Time | 3-Day or 4-Day Work Week Options
BASE Wage Range: $19.75–$21.50/hour Premium Pay
Average Blended Pay: $23.04–$25.08/hour (based on premium weekend pay)

About the Role

As a Direct Support Professional III at HillsDales, you'll support individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities. You'll teach essential life skills, promote independence, provide behavioral support, and create meaningful community experiences for those you serve.

This isn't just a job - it's a chance to build meaningful lives while maintaining work-life balance with fewer working days and more rewarding hours.

Flexible Schedule Options

3-Day Work Week = ~203 Days Off/Year
4-Day Work Week = ~152 Days Off/Year

HCBS - Community Based Group Homes OPENINGS: (Dubuque, IA)

Mon, Tue, Wed (9AM-9PM) - base wage is $19.75 - No weekend

Sun, Mon, Tue (8AM-8PM) - base wage is $19.75

Sun, Mon, Wed (8AM-8PM) - base wage is $19.75

Thur, Fri, Sat (8AM-8PM) - base wage is $20.25

Wed, Fri, Sat (9AM-9PM) - base wage is $20.25

OVERNIGHT: Thur, Fri, Sat (8PM-8AM) - base wage is $20.25

OVERNIGHT: Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed (9PM-9AM) - base wage is $19.75

ICF - Residential Facility OPENINGS: (1011 Davis St, Dubuque, IA 52001)

Sun (6AM-6PM), Mon, Tue (6AM-7PM) - base wage is $17.75

Thur (6AM-7PM), Fri, Sat (9AM-9PM) - base wage is $20.25

Wed (6AM-7PM), Fri, Sat (9AM-9PM) - base wage is $20.25

Wed, Fri (6AM-7PM), Sat (6AM-6PM) - base wage is $20.25

Thur, Fri (5AM-6PM), Sat (6AM-7PM) - base wage is $20.25

OVERNIGHT: Thur, Fri, Sat (5PM-6AM) - base wage is $20.25

OVERNIGHT: Sun, Mon, Tue(5PM-6AM) - base wage is $19.75

What You'll Do

Teach skills for daily living: self-care, cooking, cleaning, leisure, and communication

Support behavior plans: reduce unwanted behaviors and teach alternatives

Provide healthhygiene support: including medication administration (with certification)

Foster engagement: plan and participate in age-appropriate activities and outings

Maintain documentation: track progress, incidents, and behavior interventions

Support home management: ensure a clean, safe, and welcoming environment

Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality

What You Need

High School Diploma or GED (required)

2 years experience in behavioral health preferred

Valid driver's license, insurance, and reliable transportation (required)

Strong communication and documentation skills

Ability to lift 35 lbs, perform physical tasks, and manage occasional behavioral outbursts

Clean background check and drug screening

Why Work at HillsDales?

At HillsDales, we are passionate about building meaningful lives for the individuals we serve and for the professionals who support them. Our team is caring, creative, and committed to making a real difference every day.

Whether you're experienced or ready to grow into a new role, we offer a supportive environment, real opportunities for advancement, and a schedule that lets you live your life outside of work.