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Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Oak Leyden
Oak Park, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 9/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/27/2026
Oak Leyden has immediate openings for caring individuals who want to make a difference by working in our CILA Residential group homes for adults with developmental disabilities. Our CILA DSP's assist adults with developmental disabilities with activities of daily living skills by teaching and assisting with personal hygiene, home cleanliness, cooking, and other daily activities.
 
We have the following Full Time, benefit eligible shifts available:
  • 3rd shift, 10:30pm-8:30am Sunday-Tuesday AND 2nd shift, 2:30pm - 10:30 pm Saturday (38 Hours)-Melrose Park
  • 2nd shift, 2:30pm-10:30pm Wednesday-Sunday (40 hours)- Melrose Park (X2) & Franklin Park
  • 2nd shift, 2:30pm-10:30pm Tuesday-Saturday (40 hours)- Forest Park
  • 3rd shift, 10:30pm-8:30am Wednesday-Saturday (40 Hours)- Franklin Park
  • 1on1 DSP- 3pm-9pm Monday-Friday (30 hours)- Melrose Park & Franklin Park

We have the following Part Time, non-benefit eligible shifts available:

  • 1st Shift, 8:30am-2:30pm Saturday and Sunday (12 Hours)- Franklin Park (2) & Melrose Park
  • 2nd shift, 2:30pm-10:30pm Saturday and Sunday (16 hours)- Franklin Park
  • 1st Shift, 8:30am-2:30pm Saturday and Sunday AND 2nd shift on Monday (20 Hours)- Melrose Park & Northlake (Female Only)
  • 1on1 DSP- 11am-7pm Saturday & Sunday (16 hours)- Melrose Park
  • 1on1 DSP- 9am-7pm Saturday & Sunday (20 Hours)- Melrose Park
  • 1on1 DSP- 12am-8am Saturday & Sunday (16 hours)- Melrose Park
Qualifications:
  • High School Diploma/GED
  • 21 years of age for insurance purposes.
  • DSP certified required.
  • Minimum of 1 year experience with Adults with Developmental Disabilities.
  • Current Valid Illinois Driver’s License and ability to be insured under Oak-Leyden Insurance (Must have clean driving record)
  • 21 years of age or older for insurance purposes
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds, climb stairs, pass drug test/physical, all background checks and required tests.
Oak Leyden provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Pay Rate: $21.50/hr
Benefits for full time (30 hours/week) include accrued PTO, sick time, Medical, Dental Vision, Disability, accident, critical illness, life insurance and 401K.

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