Partial Sleep Overnight Direct Support Professional-Behavioral

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 to awaken if a client needs assistance in the middle of the night with toileting, snack, or other needs.

Average pay between $20.71 and $23.04 an hour.

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)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Offer contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check, dependent adult and child abuse background check, and drug screen.