Direct Support Person (DSP) / Caregiver - MONTICELLO, IL

Risk Kinetics; Monticello (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Risk Kinetics is seeking compassionate Direct Support Persons (DSP)/Caregivers in Monticello, IL. Successful candidates will provide essential support to individuals with developmental disabilities, ensuring their comfort and well-being in a group home setting. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, and training will be provided. Weekend availability is a must.

Benefits

Paid time off

Paid vacation

Health and Dental benefits

401k with employer match

DSP training provided and paid

Qualifications

• DSP or CNA experience beneficial but not required.
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship to residents.
• Assist with personal care, including bathing and toileting.
• Housekeeping and meal preparation.

Skills

Compassion

Patience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Direct Support Person (DSP) / Caregiver - MONTICELLO, IL

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Direct Support Person (DSP) / Caregiver - MONTICELLO, IL

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Starting at $17.75/hour

Full-Time, 2nd shift, weekday and weekend hours

WEEKENDS REQUIRED!

Do you want an opportunity to serve with compassion and help others? We seek patient and dedicated caregivers to assist adults with developmental disabilities in their neighborhood group home. Our

Starting at $17.75/hour

Full-Time, 2nd shift, weekday and weekend hours

WEEKENDS REQUIRED!

Do you want an opportunity to serve with compassion and help others? We seek patient and dedicated caregivers to assist adults with developmental disabilities in their neighborhood group home. Our Caregivers / DSPs provide support to adults living in CILA homes (Community Integrated Living Arrangements) with around-the-clock care. Developmental Foundations, a family owned company providing quality residential services since 1986, is hiring a Caregiver / DSP for our group home, in Monticello, IL.

What You Can Expect

• Network of support - trainers, nurses, supervisors and co-workers
• A sense of belonging, connection and caring, in a home-like setting
• Work schedules include a combination of weekdays, weekends, and holidays
  
  

Pay

• $17.75/hour
  
  

Benefits

• DSP training is provided and paid. Once trained, you will become a certified DD Aide and will be added to the Health Care Worker Registry (HCWR)
• Paid time off and paid vacation
• BCBSIL Health and Dental benefits, including free Vision insurance
• 401k with employer match
• DSP work qualifies for CNA license renewal
  
  

Qualifications

• DSP or CNA experience beneficial, but not required
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred, but not required
• Entry level position. DSP training is provided and paid!
  
  

Requirements

• High school diploma/G.E.D./signed high school transcript including graduation date - high school completion or equivalency required
• Successfully complete and pass background check
• Weekend availability is required
  
  

Responsibilities

• Companionship
• Housekeeping and meal preparation
• Assistance with medication
• Assistance with personal care, including bathing and toileting
• Ability to stay alert and responsive
  
  

Make a difference today. Come Care With Us!

EOE

Salary: $17.75 per hour

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services

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