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Behavior Support Specialist – Children’s Group Home (DSP III)

Hills & Dales

1 Positions

ID: 1634957

Posted On 11/03/2025

Job Overview

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.

Primary Contact

1645197764923

Shari Bockenstedt

Human Resource Assistant Director, Human Resource

563-556-7878

Phone

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Phone

563-557-3822

Fax

sbockendstedt@hillsdales.org

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Job Details

Categories

Child Care/Day Care/Personal Care
Health Care
Human and Social Services

Location

Dubuque, IA

Job Type

Employee

Full/Part

Full Time

Pay/Salary

$23.04 - $25.08 per hour

Company ID

1068

Job REQ #

1634957

# Positions

1

Start Date

20251103

End Date

20251210

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Hills & Dales, a not-for-profit human services organization provides services to children and young adults with severe and profound mental and physical disabilities. It has always been the primary focus to serve people with significant medical needs. Hills & Dales values a quality of life that enhances dignity, upholds rights and encourages choices by the individual.

"It is our work, guided by our mission of building meaningful lives to serve our stakeholders; including residents and clients, their families, employees and society at large. We strive to make a positive difference in the quality of life of each individual we support."

Jack Mescher, Chief Executive Officer