Direct Support Person, DSP Sterling FT

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois; Sterling (IL); On-site; USD 22,041 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible paydays

Competitive salary

Hourly wage

Advancement opportunities

Full benefits package

Paid training

Job summary

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois is hiring a full-time Direct Support Person to assist individuals with self-care, hygiene, meals, housekeeping, socialization and recreation. The role also involves collecting, recording, and filing data as required.

Schedule includes 3 days per week with some weekends and holidays. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare, PTO, holidays, sick time, a 403(b) plan, EAP, flexible hours, and paid training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Background check clearance required.
• CPR and First Aid basics required.
• Must 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 clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Valid IL drivers license in good standing required.
• Access to reliable transportation required.
• Valid IL statutory minimum liability insurance coverage 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 staffing.
• Provide transportation to the person(s) served as part of community integration.
• Maintain regular and consistent work attendance.
• As a representative of LSSI, interact with clients, families and coworkers with dignity and respect.

Skills

Clear communication

Reliable transportation

Valid drivers license

Overnights weekends availability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

LSSI is hiring a full-time Direct Support Person. 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.

Schedule

3 days out of the week, some weekends and holidays.

Benefits And Perks

• On Demand Flexible Paydays for earned wages through an app called Dayforce Wallet.
• Competitive salary based upon relevant education, experience, and licensure.
• Salary $18/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.