Direct Support Person, Beardstown DSP Part Time

LSSI; Beardstown (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Dayforce Wallet

Competitive pay

Career advancement

Healthcare + PTO

Flexible hours

Job summary

LSSI is seeking a part-time Direct Support Person in Beardstown, IL. The role focuses on assisting individuals with self-care, hygiene, meals, housekeeping, socialization, and recreational activities.

You will also collect and file required data and work Mondays and Wednesdays. Essential duties include implementing personal goals, documenting progress, and supporting community integration including transportation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Background check clearance required.
• CPR and First Aid basics required.
• Must be able to pass the TABE test.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be available to work all shifts, including overnights and weekends.
• Valid driver’s license in good standing for the state of residency.
• Access to reliable transportation required.
• Valid IL statutory minimum liability insurance coverage, bodily injury and property damage required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, implement, and document individual personal goals and behavior programs.
• Participate in the development of individual Service Plan via the daily log, programming suggestions, and staffings.
• Participate in community integration, including transportation to the person(s) being served.
• Maintain regular and consistent work attendance.
• Demonstrate professional, positive behavior and carry out responsibilities with integrity, treating clients, families, other LSSI workforce members, and collaborative organizations with dignity and respect.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CPR and First Aid

TABE test

Driver's license

Reliable transportation

Insurance knowledge

Job description

Direct Support Person, Beardstown DSP Part Time

612 Washington St, Beardstown, IL 62618, USA

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 5:00 AM

LSSI is hiring a part-time Direct Support Person, Mondays and Wednesdays. Responsible for providing assistance to individuals in areas of self-care, hygiene, meal preparation, housekeeping, socialization and recreations. Also responsible for collecting, recording, and filing data as required.

Benefits and Perks:

LSSI is growing! Come be a part of this rewarding environment, and enjoy the knowledge that you’re helping make a positive difference in the lives of others, as well as these career advantages:

• On Demand Flexible Paydays for earned wages through an app called Dayforce Wallet.
• Competitive salary based upon relevant education, experience, and licensure.
• Salary $18.25/Hourly.
• Opportunity for advancement.
• Comprehensive benefits package for Full-time employees includes healthcare insurance, up to 26 days of paid time off per calendar year, 11 paid holidays, sick time, 403(b) plan, Employee Assistance Program, and flexible hours.
• The paid training you need to learn, grow, and succeed!

Essential Functions:

• Monitor, implement, and document individual personal goals and behavior programs.
• Participate in the development of individual Service Plain via the daily log, programming suggestions, and staffings.
• Participate in community integration, including but not limited to providing transportation to the person(s) being served.
• Maintain regular and consistent work attendance.
• Demonstrate professional, positive behavior and carry out responsibilities with integrity, treating clients, families, other LSSI workforce members, and collaborative organizations and/or individual in a dignified, respectful, honest and fair manner.

Position Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Background check clearance required.
• CPR and First Aid basics required.
• Must be able to pass the TABE test.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be available to work all shifts, including overnights and weekends.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner, both verbally and in writing.
• Valid driver's license, in good standing for the state of residency required.
• Access to reliable transportation required.
• Valid IL statutory minimum liability insurance coverage, bodily injury and property damage required.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, pregnancy, any other characteristic protected by law.

612 Washington St, Beardstown, IL 62618, USA