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Direct Support Person, DSP Sterling FT

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
Sterling, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/30/2026
LSSI is hiring a full-time Direct Support Person. Responsible for providing assistance to individuals in areas of self-care, hygiene, meal preparation, housekeeping, socialization and recreations. Also responsible for collecting, recording, and filing data as required.

Schedule

Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday from 10:30pm to 8:30am

Thursday from 2:00pm to 8:00pm

Benefits And Perks

LSSI is growing! Come be a part of this rewarding environment, and enjoy the knowledge that you’re helping make a positive difference in the lives of others, as well as these career advantages:

  • On Demand Flexible Paydays for earned wages through an app called Dayforce Wallet.
  • Competitive salary based upon relevant education, experience, and licensure.
  • Salary $18/Hourly.
  • Opportunity for advancement.
  • Comprehensive benefits package for Full-time employees includes healthcare insurance, up to 26 days of paid time off per calendar year, 11 paid holidays, sick time, 403(b) plan, Employee Assistance Program, and flexible hours.
  • The paid training you need to learn, grow, and succeed!

Essential Functions

  • Monitor, implement, and document individual personal goals and behavior programs.
  • Participate in the development of individual Service Plain via the daily log, programming suggestions, and staffings.
  • Participate in community integration, including but not limited to providing transportation to the person(s) being served.
  • Maintain regular and consistent work attendance.
  • Demonstrate professional, positive behavior and carry out responsibilities with integrity, treating clients, families, other LSSI workforce members, and collaborative organizations and/or individual in a dignified, respectful, honest and fair manner.

Position Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Background check clearance required.
  • CPR and First Aid basics required.
  • Must be able to pass the TABE test.
  • Must be 18 years of age or older.
  • Must be available to work all shifts, including overnights and weekends.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner, both verbally and in writing.
  • Valid driver's license, in good standing for the state of residency required.
  • Access to reliable transportation required.
  • Valid IL statutory minimum liability insurance coverage, bodily injury and property damage required.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, pregnancy, any other characteristic protected by law. 

Salary : $18

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