Job detail
Direct Support Professional (Second Shift Summer Seasonal Position)
Chileda Institute Inc.
PART_TIME
Posted 4/8/2026
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin
Salary
$20 - $23 / HOUR
Core responsibilities
Direct support professionals work directly with students to teach life, social, and communication skills while supporting activities of daily living. They are also responsible for recording behavior data, completing incident reports, and utilizing crisis management techniques.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and be at least 18 years old. No prior experience is necessary as training is provided, though experience with developmental disabilities is considered a plus.
high schoolCompassionCommunicationDocumentationEducationLife skills trainingPsychologyHealthcareConflict resolutionCrisis managementSocial workOccupational therapyVerbal de-escalationRecreation therapyTrauma informed approachBehavioral data recordingCreative redirection