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Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Glenkirk
Northbrook, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 8/7/2026 CLOSED ON 8/11/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional (DSP) position at Glenkirk?

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Job Description

JOB TITLE: Direct Support Professional (DSP) JOB STATUS: Non-exempt

(hourly)

BASIC FUNCTION: Works in a direct care capacity with adults diagnosed

with developmental and

intellectual disabilities to teach daily living skills as a certified

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

registered with Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS).

SCOPE: Provides direct care to and promotes independence of individuals

served in all areas

of community life through ongoing advocacy, support, active treatment,

teaching, and

training.

Job Duties

Participates in implementing basic care needs of individuals served,

including all

activities of daily living(ADLs), e.g. hygiene, medication

administration, meal

preparation/cooking, etc.;

Maintains a clean, orderly, and safe work environment at all times by

following daily

and weekly cleaning/care of environment tasks and participating in

regulatory life

safety practices (i.e. safety drills);

Ensures active treatment is being provided on a daily basis through

implementing

assigned curriculum/activity schedules to help individuals achieve their

Implementation

Strategy (IS) outcomes and objectives (i.e. planning/coordinating

community

integration activities; following Glidepath Curriculum/Day Program

curriculum, etc.);

Properly documents the implementation of each individuals IS by

completing outcome

tracking, daily logs, progress notes, behavior tracking, incident

reports, 1:1 logs, daily

attendance sheets.

Operates and maintains the cleanliness of Glenkirk vehicles and

completes necessary

paperwork associated with vehicle trips. Demonstrates the ability use

vehicle tie downs

and lifts, as needed.

Maintain certification in required trainings;

Maintain regular and consistent work attendance;

Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Education: High school diploma or equivalent; valid Illinois driver\'s

license

(meet and maintain driver eligibility). Must be 18 years old or older.

Experience: Some experience in the human services field is preferred.

Knowledge: Working with individuals who have intellectual and

developmental

Disabilities Is Preferred.

Physical Requirements: Able to lift 44lbs; able to lift and move non- &

semi-ambulatory

individuals with the assistance of mechanical devices (i.e. Hoyer lift,

gait belt, etc.); able to assist individuals on/off the bus/van; able to

move boxes and/or furniture for cleaning, climb ladder or step stool

as required. Able to be trained in and implement all modules of

Safety Care crisis intervention training.

HR Revised: June 2023

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