Evening Shift Lead - Direct Support Professional

Job overview

The Evening Shift Lead - Direct Support Professional role is onsite at group homes around Missoula, MT, with a 3–11 p.m. schedule. Pay starts at $17 per hour and increases to $19 per hour after successful completion of paid training and certifications. The Arc Western Montana supports adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a safe, respectful, inclusive environment. The role provides direct daily-living support to residents while serving as a key resource for coworkers during evening and weekend shifts. By modeling care practices, helping train staff, and maintaining communication between shifts, the Shift Lead supports consistent care and smooth home operations.

What you'll do

• Support clients with meals, hygiene, and medications
• model care practices for staff
• assist with community outings, social events, and skill-building activities
• provide on-the-job training to direct support professionals in areas such as vitals, oxygen use, medications, and engagement
• maintain documentation and program data
• support communication between shifts
• maintain a safe, clean, welcoming home.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

evening shift lead

direct support professional

full-time

missoula mt

the arc western montana

3–11 p.m.

intellectual and developmental disabilities

group home

daily living support

staff training

weekend shifts

$17–$19/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Up to three weeks of paid time off for full-time employees
• medical insurance starting at $85/month for eligible employees
• vision, dental, and life insurance
• voluntary hospital indemnity, critical illness, and accident plans
• 403(b) with up to 3.5% company match
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility.

Why this role

Paid Train-the-Trainer certification and paid CPR, First Aid, and Mandt training are offered. Previous direct support experience is preferred but not required.

About the employer

The Arc Western Montana is hiring for this role. Industry: Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities. Sector: 62.