Community Support Specialist/Direct Support Person- Breese CILA

Mylifemyhome; Breese (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

My Life My Home in Illinois is seeking Direct Support Professionals to provide compassionate in-home support for residents in CILA homes. You will assist with daily living activities, meals, personal hygiene, and documentation, within a supportive team.

Starting base pay $19.05-$21.05 per hour with a $1.00 raise after completing medication pass certification. PT Evening shifts, with some Saturdays, and must meet licensing, background checks, and driving eligibility.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years or older with a valid driver's license and less than 3 driving offenses.
• High School diploma or GED or proof required.
• Background check including DCFS/CANTS for abuse/neglect with children and a physical are required.
• Ability to read and comprehend written material to meet job requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily activities and routines.
• Provide personal care, help with meals and nutrition.
• Assist with personal hygiene and grooming.
• Clean and organize the home environment.
• Support each care plan and complete daily documentation.

Skills

Driver's license

Reading comprehension

Background check

Physical

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

What is a DSP?

DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

AT MY LIFE MY HOME; WE PASSIONATELY SUPPORT EACH PERSON IN LIVING A MEANINGFUL AND SATISFYING LIFE!

Passionately provide care and support to individuals in their home! Rewarding work making a difference in people's lives. Our CILA homes have 4-6 residents and a DSP supports and assists each resident in their daily activities while recognizing their individual routines and preferences.

The individuals who reside at the CILAs are provided daily supports from a team of dedicated Direct Support Professionals, this may include personal care, cooking and assistance with meals, personal hygiene and grooming, cleaning inside their home, supporting each care plan and daily documentation. Not yet DSP certified? You can apply for our Direct Support Professional Career Training Program.

Come join our AMAZING team at My Life My Home!

• PT Evening shift; mainly 3 pm-11 pm some Saturdays may be a 11am-7pm shift

Starting base pay $19.05-21.05 an hour

Additional $1.00 increase to base pay after completing medication pass certification.

Check out our benefit and perks listing!: https://mylifemyhome.org/benefits-list/

REQUIREMENTS: Must be 21 years or older and have a valid driver's license with less than 3 driving offenses. A High School diploma or GED is required and must provide proof. A criminal background check and physical is required to meet requirements of the position. The background check includes the DCFS/CANTS check for abuse/neglect with children. You must also be able to complete and meet requirement of a reading and comprehension quiz.

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