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Partial Sleep Overnight Direct Support Professional--Behavioral

Hills & Dales Child Development Center
Dubuque, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/10/2031

Direct Support Professional III (Awake - Overnight Shifts) 

Now Hiring DSP III Team Members

Pay & Schedule Highlights

Overnight schedules are between 12 and 13 hours. Sleep is permitted while clients are sleeping. Typically 2-4 hours awake in the evening and morning, and sleep during overnight hours. Staff need awaken if client need assistance in middle of night with toileting, snack, or other needs. 

Average pay between $20.71 and $23.04 an hour

DSP III (Behavioral Support) Overnight SLEEP schedules

Thursday, Friday, Saturday 8:00PM-8:00AM (36 hrs per week)

Thursday, Friday, Saturday 7:00PM-8:00AM (39 hours per week) 

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 7:00PM-8:00AM (52 hours per week)

Join Our Mission at Hills & Dales

Are you a compassionate night owl who excels in high-intensity, meaningful work? Hills & Dales, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities, is seeking Direct Support Professional III (DSP III) team members to provide advanced overnight behavioral support.

This is not a typical DSP role.
DSP III team members work directly with individuals who exhibit aggressive, challenging, or self-injurious behaviors, providing structure, safety, de-escalation, and behavioral skill-building throughout the night.

If you want to make a true impact in building relationships and helping individuals regulate their behavior to live independently, this may be the perfect role for you.


Why Join Hills & Dales?

Make a real impact during meaningful overnight hours

Support individuals in a stable, home-like setting

Be part of a mission-driven, positive team

Enjoy flexible 3- or 4-night schedules

Opportunities for career growth and additional training

Competitive pay & premium weekend rates


This Is NOT a Typical DSP Role

DSP III positions are advanced behavioral support roles.
You will work closely with individuals whose behaviors may include aggression, self-injury, tantrums, property destruction, or other high-intensity needs.
Your work helps create safe, structured environments while following individualized behavior support plans.


What to Expect in a DSP III Role

You will work with clients who may display aggressive or self-injurious behaviors

You will use behavioral support strategies, including verbal and physical de-escalation techniques

You will follow and implement individualized behavior support plans (BSPs)

You will support emotional regulation, communication, and skill-building

You will maintain safety, documentation, and structure throughout the shift

This is a higher-level DSP position focused on behavior management and intervention


What You'll Do

Provide structured behavioral support throughout the night

Assist with daily living routines as needed (hygiene, meals, medications)

Implement behavior support strategies and interventions

Use proactive and reactive tools to maintain safety

Document behaviors and progress according to plans

Promote dignity, respect, and emotional safety for all individuals


What You Need

18 years old

High school diploma or GED

Able to lift 35 lbs

Valid driver's license, reliable vehicle, and insurance

Clear background, drug, and driving record checks

Behavioral support experience strongly preferred (training provided)


If you're ready for a rewarding challenge and want to grow your skills in behavioral support, Hills & Dales wants YOU on our overnight team.
Bring your heart, your calm under pressure, and your desire to make every night count.

Apply Today and Build a Career with Purpose!

Offer contingent upon the succressful completetion of a criminal background check, dependernt adult and child abuse background check, and drug screen. 

Salary : $21 - $23

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