Behavior Support Specialist - Children’s Group Home (DSP III) Job at Hills & Dales Child Development Center, Dubuque, IA

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  • Hills & Dales Child Development Center
  • Dubuque, IA

Job Description

Direct Support Professional III - RBSCL 

Residential Based Support Community Living - supporting those under the age of 17 years old in a community based home setting! 

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)

🗓️ Flexible Schedule Options

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

OPEN DAY SCHEDULES:

Wed Fri (6AM-7PM) Sat (8AM-7PM)

Wed Thur Sat (8AM-8PM)

Thur (6AM-7PM) Fri Sun (8AM-8PM)

Mon Tue (6MA-7PM) Sun (8AM-7PM)

OPEN OVERNIGHT SCHEDULES: 

Sun Mon Tue Wed (8PM-8AM - awake)

Sun Mon Tue Wed (7PM-8AM - sleep)

Thur Fri Sat (8PM-8AM - awake) 

Thur Fri Sat (7PM-8AM - sleep) 

About the Role

Join our brand-new RBSCL Children's Program at Hills & Dales!
As a Direct Support Professional III (DSP III) , you'll provide compassionate support to children with behavioral support needs in a structured group home setting. You'll help each child build independence, learn daily living skills, and experience success through positive behavior supports and meaningful activities.

This isn't just a job - it's an opportunity to be part of a new, innovative program designed to make a lasting impact in the lives of children while offering you a balanced and rewarding career.

🌟 What You'll Do

  • Teach life and social skills: self-care, communication, play, and community engagement

  • Implement behavior plans: help children learn positive coping skills and reduce unwanted behaviors

  • Provide care and supervision: ensure safety, structure, and emotional support in daily routines

  • Assist with health & hygiene: including medication administration (after certification)

  • Plan meaningful activities: promote fun, growth, and connection

  • Maintain documentation: track progress, interventions, and behavioral outcomes

  • Support a positive environment: keep the home clean, safe, and welcoming

✅ What You Need

  • High School Diploma or GED (required)

  • 2+ years of experience working with children or in behavioral health (preferred)

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

  • Strong communication and teamwork skills

  • Ability to lift 35 lbs, provide physical support, and manage occasional behavioral outbursts

  • Clean background check and drug screening

❤️ Why Work at Hills & Dales

At Hills & Dales, we're passionate about building meaningful lives - for those we serve and for the professionals who support them. Be part of something new and rewarding as we launch our RBSCL program for children with behavioral needs .

We offer a supportive environment , opportunities for career growth , and a schedule that supports your life outside of work .

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

Job Tags

Full time, Flexible hours, Night shift, Weekend work, 3 days per week,

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