Community Support Specialist/Direct Support Person-New Baden

Mylifemyhome; New Baden (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

My Life My Home is seeking Direct Support Professionals to passionately support individuals in their own homes. You will help residents with daily activities, personal care, meals, and grooming, following each person's care plan and routine.

A background in compassionate, person-centered care is essential, with opportunities for growth through our Career Training Program. Starting base pay is $19.05–$21.05 per hour, with a $1.00 increase after medication pass certification.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years or older and have a valid driver's license.
• HS diploma or GED is required and proof must be provided.
• Background check and physical are required.
• Reading and comprehension quiz will be completed at interview.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support to residents in their home.
• Assist with daily activities, personal care, meals, and grooming.
• Support each resident according to individual routines and care plans.

Skills

Driver's license

Education

HS 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: Tueday and Friday 3pm-9pm e/o weekend
• FT midnight shift: Sun/Mon/Tue/Wed 11pm-9am

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 which is completed at the interview.

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