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Direct Support Professional (DSP) – Home & Community Based Services

About us:

Hills & Dales is a non-profit organization dedicated to building meaningful lives for individuals with disabilities. We are seeking passionate Direct Support Professionals to support adults with intellectual and physical disabilities.

Location: Quad Cities

Position Type: Part-Time with rotating weekends and holidays

Wage: Starting at $17.75/hour

Differentials: Additional $3.00/hour on Saturdays and Sundays, Additional $2.00/hour for hours worked between 2PM-10PM

Part-Time Open Schedules:

1. 1st and 2nd split

• Week 1: Sat, Sun 3PM-11PM
• Week 2: Tue 7AM-3PM, Fri 3PM-11PM

2. 2nd shift

• Week 1: Wed, Thur 2:30PM-7:30PM, Sat Sun 3PM-11PM
• Week 2: Mon, Wed, Thur, Fri 2:30PM-7:30PM

3. 1st and 2nd split

• Week 1: Sat, Sun 8AM-4PM
• Week 2: Fri 2:30PM-8:30PM

4. SLEEP shift ($10/hour during 10PM-6AM)

• Week 1: Mon 11PM-9:30AM, Sat & Sun 11PM-7AM
• Week 2: Mon 11PM-9:30AM Thur 11PM-7AM Fri 11PM-9:30AM

5. 1st shift

• Week 1: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 6AM-1:30PM
• Week 2: Mon 6AM-2PM, Tue 9AM-1:30PM, Sat, Sun 6AM-2PM

Every Other Saturday/Sunday Open Schedules:

1st shift

8AM-2PM, 8AM-3PM, 8AM-4PM, 9AM-2PM, 9AM-3PM

2nd shift

3PM-8PM, 3PM-9PM, 4PM-9PM, 4PM-8PM, 5PM-9PM, 3PM-10PM, 4PM-11PM, 4PM-12AM

Responsibilities:

Provide support to adults with intellectual and physical disabilities.

Assist with daily living activities, including personal care, hygiene, and meal preparation.

Encourage and support clients in community integration activities.

Document client progress and coordinate with team members to ensure effective support.

Ensure a safe and healthy environment for clients.

Requirements:

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Valid driver’s license

Ability to qualify as an approved driver.

Use of personal vehicle required (mileage reimbursement available)

Minimum insurance requirements: $25,000 bodily injury liability (found on

Pay is based on experience, education, and any previous loyalty to H&D.

🌟 Now Hiring: Direct Support Professional (DSP) – 3 Day Work Week! 🌟
Location: Hills & Dales – Dubuque, Iowa
Schedule: 3 Days/Week | Full-time Pay | Set Shifts Available

ICF – 1011 Davis St, Dubuque, IA 52001

Thur, Fri, Sat 6AM-7PM (base – $18.50, Saturday pay – $27.75)

Sun, Mon, Wed 6AM-7PM (base – $17.75, Sunday pay – $26.63)

Sun, Mon, Tue 7AM-7PM (base – $17.75, Sunday pay – $26.63)

OVERNIGHT: Sun, Tue, Wed 5PM-6AM (base – $17.75, Sunday pay – $26.63)

OVERNIGHT: Thur, Fri, Sat 5PM-6AM – (base – $18.50, Saturday pay – $27.75)

OVERNIGHT: Sun, Mon, Tue 6PM-6AM (base – $17.75, Sunday pay – $26.63)

HCBS – Dubuque, IA

Sun, Mon, Tue 8AM-8PM (base – $17.75)

Make a real difference in just three days a week!
At Hills & Dales, we are dedicated to building meaningful lives for individuals with disabilities. As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you’ll support and empower individuals to live as independently as possible-while enjoying a consistent 3-day workweek that provides you with a meaningful career and work-life balance.

🔍 What You’ll Do:

Support individuals in daily living tasks (personal care, cooking, cleaning, community outings)

Teach life skills that promote independence

Encourage and implement person-centered goals

Help manage behaviors with positive, proactive approaches

Maintain accurate documentation and records

Be a part of a supportive, mission-driven team

💡 Why Choose Hills & Dales?

✅ Only work 3 days/week with full-time hours

✅ Work that matters-every shift you make a difference

✅ Paid training

✅ Strong team environment and supportive leadership

✅ Career advancement opportunities

✅ Full benefits available (health, dental, vision, PTO, retirement, etc.)

🧠 What You Bring:

Compassion, patience, and a commitment to helping others

High School Diploma or GED (required for HCBS)

Valid driver’s license (required for HCBS & ICF)

Reliable personal vehicle and valid insurance (required for HCBS)

Ability to handle physical aspects of the role (transfers, lifting, etc.)

Prior DSP or CNA experience is a plus-but not required!

🎯 Apply Now – Make an Impact in Just 3 Days a Week!

If you’re ready to be the difference in someone’s life-and still have time for your own-we’d love to meet you.

Part-Time Nurse (RN/LPN)

About Hills & Dales

Hills & Dales is a mission-driven organization dedicated to supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities so they can live meaningful, fulfilling lives. Through residential services, community-based programs, and health support, our teams provide compassionate, individualized care that truly makes a difference.

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated RN or LPN to join our Nursing Department in a part-time capacity. This role is ideal for someone who values meaningful resident relationships, consistent scheduling, and a supportive care team.

Shift Option

• 5:00AM-5:00PM
• Every other weekend / every other holiday rotation requirement

Compensation & Differentials

RN Starting Wage: $34.60/hour
LPN Starting Wage: $28.08/hou

• Weekend (Sat/Sun): +$3.00/hour
• Evenings (2PM-10PM): +$2.00/hour

Pay is based on experience, education, and previous loyalty to Hills & Dales.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Supportive nursing and leadership team

Consistent scheduling & strong work-life balance

Opportunities to grow in your nursing career

Mission-centered work with meaningful resident connections

Team environment that values your experience and compassion

Stable PM shift work ideal for work-life balance or second-job flexibility

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities for All Applicants (RN/LPN/CMA):

Provide supportive and compassionate care to residents

Document care and communication per policy

Assist with transporting residents to appointments as needed

Maintain confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA regulations

Communicate effectively with care teams, families, and coworkers

Assist with general resident care and safety monitoring

RN/LPN Responsibilities:

Deliver preventive, restorative, and emergency nursing care

Monitor health changes and update care plans

Administer medications and treatments accurately

Respond promptly to health concerns or medical emergencies

Coordinate labs, pharmacy needs, and provider communication

Supervise Certified Medication Aides (CMAs)

Support direct care staff with training and guidance

Requirements

Current Iowa RN or LPN certification

CPR certification (RN/LPN)

Ability to lift 35 lbs independently

Valid driver’s license and ability to qualify as an approved driver

Free of a history of child or dependent adult abuse

Apply Today

If you’re looking for a flexible, part-time clinical role where your skills make a meaningful difference, we’d love to have you on our team.

Part-Time Certified Medication Aide (CMA)

About Hills & Dales

Hills & Dales is a mission-driven organization dedicated to supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities so they can live meaningful, fulfilling lives. Through residential services, community-based programs, and health support, our teams provide compassionate, individualized care that truly makes a difference.

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated Certified Medication Aide to join our Nursing Department in a part-time capacity. This role is ideal for someone who values meaningful resident relationships, consistent scheduling, and a supportive care team.

Shift Option

• 5:00AM-5:00PM
• Every other weekend / every other holiday rotation requirement

Compensation & Differentials

CMA Starting Wage: $22.79/hour

• Weekend (Sat/Sun): +$3.00/hour
• Evenings (2PM-10PM): +$2.00/hour

Pay is based on experience, education, and previous loyalty to Hills & Dales.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Supportive nursing and leadership team

Consistent scheduling & strong work-life balance

Opportunities to grow in your nursing career

Mission-centered work with meaningful resident connections

Team environment that values your experience and compassion

Stable PM shift work ideal for work-life balance or second-job flexibility

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities for All Applicants:

Administer medications accurately and safely

Document medication tasks promptly

Monitor and stock medication supplies

Report health concerns or medication errors to the nurse

Assist with basic resident care tasks

Prepare medication orders and maintain working knowledge of administered meds

Provide supportive and compassionate care to residents

Document care and communication per policy

Assist with transporting residents to appointments as needed

Maintain confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA regulations

Communicate effectively with care teams, families, and coworkers

Assist with general resident care and safety monitoring

Requirements

Current Iowa CMA certification

CPR certification (RN/LPN)

Ability to lift 35 lbs independently

Valid driver’s license and ability to qualify as an approved driver

Free of a history of child or dependent adult abuse

Apply Today

If you’re looking for a flexible, part-time clinical role where your skills make a meaningful difference, we’d love to have you on our team.

Dining Services Assistant / Environmental Services Assistant

Position: Full-time, Every other weekend & holiday rotation

Schedule:

• Week 1
  • Monday 5:00AM-1:30PM (Dietary)
  • Tuesday 3:00PM-11:30PM (Housekeeping)
  • Wednesday 10:00AM-6:30PM (Housekeeping)
  • Thursday 6:00AM-2:30PM (Dietary)
  • Saturday 10:00AM-6:30PM (Dietary)
  • Sunday 10:00AM-6:30PM (Dietary)
• Week 2
  • Monday 6:00AM-1:30PM (Dietary)
  • Wednesday 3:00PM-11:30PM (Housekeeping)
  • Thursday 10:00AM-6:30PM (Dietary)

Wage: Starting at $16.67

• Weekend differential rates of $3.00 per hour 2nd shift differentials of $2.00 additional per hour between 2:00pm – 10:00pm

About Us:

At Hills and Dales, we are dedicated to building meaningful lives for people with disabilities. Within our agency we offer services for children and adults who require meal preparation and support with their dietary needs. The cook position partners with roles within the agency to bring quality food options for our residents with various dietary needs.

Responsibilities:

Dining Services Assistant:

• Prepares meals and snacks according to menus, diet orders, and recipes.
• Sets up, portions, and delivers food and beverages to designated areas.
• Prepares and delivers water and formula feedings; ensures cleanliness and stock rotation.
• Maintains inventory; stocks, rotates, and stores food and supplies properly.
• Cleans kitchen and dining areas; washes dishes and disposes of waste appropriately

Environmental Services Assistant:

• Cleans and sanitizes facilities, including floors, restrooms, and equipment.
• Restocks supplies and handles laundry and trash removal.
• Performs light maintenance and seasonal tasks (e.g., painting, snow shoveling).
• Assists with setups for events and resident moves.
• Follows safety protocols, reports issues, and maintains confidentiality.

Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to lift 35 pounds is required. Standing, bending, lifting, stooping, grasping, pulling, pushing, reaching and moving throughout areas as required.
• Free of conviction of prior employment history of child or resident abuse, dependent adult abuse.
• One or more years of cooking or dining services experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and eligible to be a qualified driver for Hills & Dales per company policy.

Part-Time Certified Medication Aide (CMA)

About Hills & Dales

Hills & Dales is a mission-driven organization dedicated to supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities so they can live meaningful, fulfilling lives. Through residential services, community-based programs, and health support, our teams provide compassionate, individualized care that truly makes a difference.

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated Certified Medication Aide to join our Nursing Department in a part-time capacity. This role is ideal for someone who values meaningful resident relationships, consistent scheduling, and a supportive care team.

Shift Option

• 5:00AM-5:00PM or 1:00PM-1:00AM
• Every other weekend / every other holiday rotation requirement

Compensation & Differentials

CMA Starting Wage: $22.79/hour

• Weekend (Sat/Sun): +$3.00/hour
• Evenings (2PM-10PM): +$2.00/hour

Pay is based on experience, education, and previous loyalty to Hills & Dales.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Supportive nursing and leadership team

Consistent scheduling & strong work-life balance

Opportunities to grow in your nursing career

Mission-centered work with meaningful resident connections

Team environment that values your experience and compassion

Stable PM shift work ideal for work-life balance or second-job flexibility

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities for All Applicants:

Administer medications accurately and safely

Document medication tasks promptly

Monitor and stock medication supplies

Report health concerns or medication errors to the nurse

Assist with basic resident care tasks

Prepare medication orders and maintain working knowledge of administered meds

Provide supportive and compassionate care to residents

Document care and communication per policy

Assist with transporting residents to appointments as needed

Maintain confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA regulations

Communicate effectively with care teams, families, and coworkers

Assist with general resident care and safety monitoring

Requirements

Current Iowa CMA certification

CPR certification (RN/LPN)

Ability to lift 35 lbs independently

Valid driver’s license and ability to qualify as an approved driver

Free of a history of child or dependent adult abuse

Apply Today

If you’re looking for a flexible, part-time clinical role where your skills make a meaningful difference, we’d love to have you on our team.

Apply to be a part of the Hills & Dales Autism Services team providing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy and top quality supports within the brand-new, state of the art Weber Autism Center.

Behavior Tech I

The Behavior Technician I is responsible for administering and implementing all applied behavior analysis (ABA) programs and services as directed by BCBA within the Hills & Dales Autism Services for clients with autism and autism spectrum disorders. The role requires collaborative working relationships with children, family/visitors, co-workers, physicians and their office staff, social services, dietary/nutrition, school system employees, vendors/volunteers, outside agencies, students, and all necessary departments in the performance of operations & responsibilities.

Position: Part-time

Schedule: Monday – Thursday 12:30PM-4:30PM, Friday 12:00PM-4:00PM

Wage: $20-21.25/hour

Training Wage: $18/hour

Requirements:

1. Free from a conviction or prior employment history of child or resident abuse or dependent adult abuse.
2. Behavior Tech I does not need degree but must pass certification.
3. Ability to become a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) within one year of hire by passing the certification exam offered by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).
4. Prefer three months experience resulting in an established clinical background in the treatment of children with Autism or Autism Spectrum Disorder.
5. Prefer knowledge in area of applied behavior analysis.
6. Have a general working knowledge of computers and department specific software.

Hills & Dales is a mission-driven organization dedicated to supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities so they can live meaningful, fulfilling lives. We provide a wide range of services across the Dubuque community. Our teams work together to ensure each person receives compassionate care, opportunities for personal growth, and support tailored to their unique strengths and goals.

Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Full-Time | 8 or 12 Hour Shifts. Full-time nurses receive health insurance as low as $1 per month! Every 4th weekend! 

Shift Options:

• 1:00PM-1:00AM (12-hour)
  • Every 4th weekend + every other holiday required
• 1:00PM-9:00PM (8 hour)
  • Every 4th weekend + every other holiday required

RN start wage: $34.60/hour + Differentials (see below)

• Weekend (Sat/Sun): + $3.00/hour
• Evenings (2PM-10PM): + $2.00/hour

LPN start wage: $28.08/hour + Differentials (see below)

• Weekend (Sat/Sun): + $3.00/hour
• Evenings (2PM-10PM): + $2.00/hour

Why You’ll Love Working With Us:

Supportive nursing & leadership team

Strong work-life balance with consistent scheduling

Opportunities to grow in your nursing career

Meaningful relationships with residents & families

A workplace that values your experience and dedication

What You’ll Do:

Deliver preventive, restorative, and emergency nursing care

Monitor health changes & update care plans

Administer medications and treatments accurately

Document nursing care per policy

Educate and support direct care staff

Respond to health concerns and emergencies

Communicate with families, providers, and interdisciplinary teams

Coordinate labs, pharmacy needs, and appointments

Supervise Certified Medication Aides

Assist with resident care and staff health monitoring

What We’re Looking For:

Licensed RN or LPN (Iowa)

Current CPR certification

Ability to lift 35 lbs independently

Valid driver’s license & ability to qualify as an approved driver

Compensation:
Pay is based on experience, education, and previous loyalty to Hills & Dales.

Wage: $14.55/hour

Part Time Schedule: Monday-Friday 6AM-12PM

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

1. Must be 18 years of age or older. Person’s 16 years of age or older will be considered, based on hours available.
2. One year minimum experience in an early childhood setting is preferred, or a strong desire to work with young children may be considered.
3. Free from a conviction or prior employment history of child or resident abuse or dependent adult abuse.
4. Must complete CPR, First Aid, Universal Precautions, Mandatory Reporting, Better Kid Care NSO, and Essentials Child Care Preservice Series in the first three months of employment and 10 contact hours of child related training annually.
5. Valid driver’s license and ability to drive agency vehicles, as assigned.

EOE

Behavior Technician – Autism Services (Full-Time, M–F Schedule)

Location: Dubuque, IA
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:45 AM – 4:30 PM
Pay: $20–$21.25/hour (Training wage: $18/hour)

Are you passionate about helping children with Autism build independence and thrive?
Join our growing Autism Services team at Hills & Dales as a Behavior Technician, where you’ll play a key role in delivering applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy in a structured, supportive, and team-based setting.

🧩 What You’ll Do:

As a Behavior Technician I, you’ll work under the direction of a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to:

Deliver 1:1 ABA therapy to clients with Autism and related disorders

Implement behavior support and skill development plans

Track and document client progress

Communicate effectively with families and team members

Support clients in structured routines, play, and learning environments

✅ What We’re Looking For:

High school diploma or equivalent (required)

No degree required – we provide training and support!

For Behavior Technician II positions – bachelors degree IS required

Must pass a background check free of child or dependent adult abuse

Ability to become a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) within 1 year of hire (we’ll help you get there!)

Experience with children or individuals with Autism (preferred, not required)

Knowledge of applied behavior analysis (ABA) is a plus

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Comfortable working with behaviors that may include aggression

Ability to lift up to 35 lbs, stand/move throughout the day, and stay calm under pressure

Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance (required for occasional client transport)

🎓 Training & Certification:

Paid initial training at $18/hour

Ongoing professional development and support toward RBT certification

QBS Safety-Care or other behavior support certifications provided by agency

📍 About Hills & Dales

Hills & Dales is a non-profit organization committed to building meaningful lives for individuals with disabilities. Our Autism Services team provides evidence-based, compassionate care to help children reach their full potential.