Direct Support Person (DSP)

We are seeking compassionate individuals to join our team as Direct Support Person (DSP). As a Direct Support Person, you will provide essential care and support to individuals with diverse needs in a residential setting.

Location: Southside of Chicago

Full Time & Part Time Positions

Pay: $20.00

Public Transportation Accessible

Projected Start: March, 2025

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides assistance, monitoring, and/or training to individuals in the area of self-care, self-direction, independence, mobility, and learning in order to enhance each individual's skill development, health, freedom, and personal dignity
• Assisting clients with daily personal tasks, including bathing and dressing
• Assist individual in completing housekeeping tasks such as cooking meals, vacuuming, washing dishes and maintaining cleanliness of the environment
• Possesses effective communication skills
• Maintaining a collaborative professional relationship with the person supported and all support team members (including family/friends)
• Assists in behavior management/crisis intervention
• Provides health care including, but not limited to, medication administration, nutrition, allergies, meal planning, doctor's visits, etc.
• Assists with safety skills, including but not limited to, basic first aid, fire drills, and handling emergency situations
• Maintains confidentiality and privacy
• Meets requirements of federal, state, and local organizations
• Processes and maintains accurate record keeping
• Maintains a high standard of attendance and reliability
• Practices good judgment and has the ability to evaluate and anticipate outcomes
• Follow ethical standards of practice (e.g., confidentiality, informed consent, etc.)
• Knowing the requirements for documentation in your organization and managing these requirements efficiently.
• Other duties as assigned

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• 18 years of age or older
• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to multitask, think critically, and practice basic problem solving skills
• Ability to stand, sit, bend, lift, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and move intermittently
• Ability to walk up and down stairs
• Use hands to handle or feel. Ability to turn on the knees, back, wrist, shoulders, and grasp with both hands
• Must be able to frequently lift/move up to 10 lbs and occasionally lift and move more than 10 lbs
• Ability to complete training programs and successfully pass associated tests
• Must pass a background check and fingerprint clearance

*This is a drug free workplace & employees may be subject to random drug testing*

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid orientation
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

• DSP: 1 year (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Chicago, IL (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20