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Direct Support Professional (DSP) Day Program

PIONEER CENTER GROUP
MCHENRY, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/20/2026

POSITION SUMMARY

The DSP for the Day Program is responsible for performing the skills, training activities or services to client in a safe, effective, healthful and respectful manner.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

Responsible for direct client care. Duties include but are not limited to; toileting, bathing, grooming, dressing etc.

Perform skill training activities or service provisions in a safe, effective, respectful and healthful manner as outlined in each client's Individual Plan (IP).

Supervise clients' performance of work on sub-contract work assignments.

Observe assigned program clients' behaviors and interactions.

Respect the privacy, confidentiality and property of clients.

Maintains ethical and professional boundaries.

Keeps and maintains appropriate and required records.

Understands and follows appropriate policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.

Regular, reliable, predictable attendance.

When an outing is scheduled, transport clients in agency vehicle.

Performs all other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

Accountability & Dependability - Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work and achieves results with little oversight. Manages own time, priorities, and resources to achieve goals.

Adaptability and Flexibility - Adapts to changing business needs, conditions, and work responsibilities.

Confidentiality - This position requires the ability to maintain strict confidentiality, including, but not limited to financial and agency information pertaining to Pioneer stakeholders.

Creative & Innovative Thinking - Develops fresh ideas that provide solutions to all types of workplace challenges. Resolves difficult or complicated challenges.

Decision Making & Judgment - Makes timely, informed decisions that take into account the facts, goals, constraints, and risks.

Ethics & Integrity - Earns others' trust and respect through consistent honesty and professionalism in all interactions.

Relationship Building - Builds constructive working relationships characterized by a high level of acceptance, cooperation, and mutual respect. Builds and maintains client and customer satisfaction (internal and external) with the services offered by the agency.

Teamwork - Promotes cooperation and commitment within a team to achieve goals and deliverables.

Qualifications:

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Competency Statement(s)
Accountability & Dependability - Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work and achieves results with little oversight. Manages own time, priorities, and resources to achieve goals.
Adaptability and Flexibility - Adapts to changing business needs, conditions, and work responsibilities.
Confidentiality - This position requires the ability to maintain strict confidentiality, including, but not limited to financial and agency information pertaining to Pioneer stakeholders.
Creative & Innovative Thinking - Develops fresh ideas that provide solutions to all types of workplace challenges. Resolves difficult or complicated challenges.
Decision Making & Judgment - Makes timely, informed decisions that take into account the facts, goals, constraints, and risks.
Ethics & Integrity - Earns others' trust and respect through consistent honesty and professionalism in all interactions.
Relationship Building - Builds constructive working relationships characterized by a high level of acceptance, cooperation, and mutual respect. Builds and maintains client and customer satisfaction (internal and external) with the services offered by the agency.
Teamwork - Promotes cooperation and commitment within a team to achieve goals and deliverables.


SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Required


Experience: 1 plus years of experience in Autism related field


Computer Skills: Evolv, Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Outlook

Certifications &
Licenses: N/A

Other Requirements: Must have and maintain a valid driver's license.

Ability to use Phone, Fax, Copier, and file required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.
O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5 hrs/day)
F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day)
C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5 hrs/day)


Physical Demands Lift/Carry
Stand O
Walk O
Sit F
Manually Manipulate O
Reach Outward O
Reach Above Shoulder O
Climb O
Crawl O
Squat or Kneel O
Bend O
Grasp O
Speak F
10 lbs or less F
11-20 lbs O
21-50 lbs O
51-100 lbs N
Over 100 lbs N

Push/Pull
12 lbs or less O
13-25 lbs O
26-40 lbs N
41-100 lbs N

Other Physical Requirements
Vision (Near, Distance)
Sense of Sound - Ability to hear verbal communication
Sense of Touch
Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - Universal precautions to prevent infectious diseases
Sense of Balance


WORK ENVIRONMENT
General office environment. Frequent interaction with any stakeholder within the agency (i.e. supervisors, co-workers, clients, general public, outside agencies, etc.).

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The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the company may deem appropriate.

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