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Direct Support Professional - Part-Time

Hills & Dales

1 Positions

ID: 1639398

Posted On 11/10/2025

Job Overview

Direct Support Professional - Hourly Supported Community Living PART TIME

Employment Type: Part Time

Schedules Available: Monday - Friday | 9:00AM-2:30PM OR 4:00PM-8:00PM

Wage: Starting at $17.75/hour

Make a Meaningful Difference Every Day

At Hills & Dales, we're dedicated to building meaningful lives for individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities. As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) in our Community Services program, you'll play a key role in helping individuals live more independently, achieve their goals, and stay connected to their community.

You'll work directly with adults in their homes or in the community - supporting daily living skills, encouraging social development, and helping individuals thrive.

What You'll Do

- Teach daily living skills like self-care, meal prep, cleaning, and communication

- Support community and recreational involvement based on client interests

- Assist with hygiene, personal care, and medication (after training/certification)

- Provide transportation to/from activities using your personal vehicle

- Document progress and follow individualized service plans

- Promote independence, dignity, and choice in every interaction

Why You'll Love Working at Hills & Dales

- Rewarding work that changes lives

- Supportive and mission-driven team

- Flexible daytime hours

- Career growth opportunities in health and human services

Requirements

- High School diploma or GED 

- Valid Driver's License, ability to qualify as an approved driver, and meet minimum insurance requirements ($25,000/person bodily injury liability)

- Must be 18+ years old

- Ability to pass background checks and complete required training 

- Comfortable assisting with personal care and managing behavioral challenges. 

- Physically able to lift/move up to 35 lbs, and engage in active duties (standing, bending, running, et.)

Join Us

If you're looking for a job where you can make a real difference - and have the heart to support individuals with disabilities - we'd love to meet you.

🟢 Apply today and help us build meaningful lives, one person at a time.

Primary Contact

1645197764923

Shari Bockenstedt

Human Resource Assistant Director, Human Resource

563-556-7878

Phone

Phone

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

Part Time

Pay/Salary

$17.75 per hour

Company ID

1068

Job REQ #

1639398

# Positions

1

Start Date

20251110

End Date

20251210

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About the Company

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