Direct Support Professional

Looking for a meaningful career in healthcare that offers great benefits, competitive pay and the opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of others? Apply today to join our team at Misericordia!

About Misericordia

Misericordia Heart of Mercy is a home to over 600 children and adults with mild to profound developmental disabilities. Misericordia offers a community of care that maximizes potential for persons with mild to profound developmental disabilities, many of whom are also physically challenged.

Misericordia offers a continuum of care to meet residents’ diverse needs and aspires for each individual to live as independently as possible in the highest level of community integration feasible. At Misericordia, we value our employees' fostering opportunities for growth and development, generous benefits, competitive pay and a supportive work environment.

Misericordia employees contribute to the mission and the community with their presence and focus on making residents lives, a life worth living.

Misericordia is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSP/Caregiver) for our growing residential areas. This role presents the opportunity to help support our residents in reaching their highest potential. As a DSP, you will be responsible for daily care tasks including personal, activities, meals, outings and more. The DSP will provide supervision and attention throughout the day to ensure the safety of the residents. The DSP role is a great opportunity for a compassionate, motivated individual who is looking to make a lasting impact on the lives of our residents. We are hiring for the three following full-time shifts: 7am-3pm (AM), 3pm-11pm (PM) and 11pm-7am (ON).

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist residents with their daily living and independence skills/personal care
• Committed to ensuring resident’s rights
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to implement quality programming
• Ability to demonstrate reliability, flexibility and adaptability
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently; self -motivated
• Ability to commit to 4 week paid training

DSP Education and Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Successful clearance of background check, physical, and drug screen
• Reliable and responsible attitude
• Show compassion and commitment to providing quality care to residents
• Able to lift 40 pounds, unassisted.

Pay Structure:

DSP with HS Diploma/GED

Base pay: $20.00

• Day Shift: $20.00/hour on weekdays: $2 more per hour on weekends Sat/Sun
• Evening Shift: $20.00/hour $3.00 more per hour on weekdays M-F $5.00 more per hour on weekends Sat/Sun
• Overnight Shift: $20.00/hour $1.50 more per hour on weekdays M-F $3.00 more per hour on weekends Sat/Sun

DSP with 4-year Degree

Base pay: $21.00

• Day Shift: $21.00/hour on weekdays: $2 more per hour on weekends Sat/Sun
• Evening Shift: $21.00/hour $3.00 more per hour on weekdays M-F $5.00 more per hour on weekends Sat/Sun
• Overnight Shift: $21.00/hour $1.50 more per hour on weekdays $3.00 more per hour on weekends Sat/Sun

Benefits:

• Health, vision and dental insurance
• Paid time off
• 401K Matching
• Roth 401k with 2% match tax-free withdrawals after retirement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Referral bonus
• Attendance bonus
• Many opportunities for growth throughout the company
• Various professional trainings offered
• Referrals to state funded resource providing support in finding childcare

If this sounds like a position that interests you, apply today:

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=3fe15c4a-23fd-4aec-9918-58ce2e03eeec&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=441894&lang=en_US&source=CC4

OR

visit our website at www.misericordia.com and click on the "Careers" tab to be directed to our application process.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• If hired, we provide extensive paid training from 2-4 weeks depending on the position, generally between 7am-8pm. Are you able to attend training during these hours?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Chicago, IL 60660 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Benefits:

Salary : $21