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Rate: $17.01 per hour on weekdays - $19.00 per hour on weekends.
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8a-5p
Summary: Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) work with individuals who have intellectual or developmental disabilities. DSPs assist individuals to become more integrated in their communities by maximizing the person's strengths, interests, and abilities. The aim is for the person to direct their own activities that create a meaningful life including employment, community citizenship and developing relationships. Support may occur in a variety of settings and may include providing personal care, assistance with daily living activities, job coaching, teaching/developing skills, advocating with the individual, assisting in communication and self- expression, and ultimately supporting the individual in meeting his or her own goals.
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Working Conditions: DSPs work in a changing environment that adjusts to the needs of the individuals in program services. The environment may be fast paced with interruptions, distractions, and deadlines. DSPs need to be flexible and be able to adjust to changing needs, activities, and locations. DSP's must be able to tolerate tobacco smoke and/or pet dander based on the individual being supported. DSPs must have an insured, safe vehicle in good working order to utilize for incidental transportation required for staff and program participants to and from community activities.
Physical Requirement: Depending on the needs of the individuals, the work can be physically demanding including transferring or supporting people with mobility needs, lifting, or moving items up to 75 lbs., walking or standing for extended periods of time or providing support through CPR/First Aid, behavioral support, and other interventions. Staff may work with violent/physically aggressive participants and responds to emergency situations involving potential physical harm to self and others.
Full Time
Social & Legal Services
$32k-38k (estimate)
04/04/2024
04/29/2024
easterseals.com
CHICAGO, IL
1,000 - 3,000
1919
ANGELA F WILLIAMS
$200M - $500M
Social & Legal Services
Our Mission Statement The first five years of every childs life is a journey of incredible learning that shapes their future. Easterseals RGV believes young children deserve quality intervention and access to necessary services so they have a chance for a good start in life and an opportunity to grow, learn, succeed and contribute to their community.