Direct Support Person, DSP Sterling FT

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois; Sterling, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 49,594,000 - 57,859,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dayforce Wallet for on-demand pay

Healthcare benefits

Paid time off

11 holidays

403(b) plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) is offering a full-time position with flexible wage options through Dayforce Wallet. The role emphasizes client-centered support, with opportunities for advancement and a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, PTO, holidays, sick time, and a 403(b) plan.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, be 18+, pass a TABE test, and hold a valid driver’s license with access to reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Background check clearance required.
• CPR and First Aid basics required.
• Must pass the TABE test.
• Must be 18 years 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 is required.
• Access to reliable transportation required.
• Valid Illinois statutory minimum liability insurance coverage is required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, implement, and document individual personal goals and behavior programs.
• Participate in development of individual Service Plan via daily log, programming suggestions, and staffing.
• Participate in community integration, including providing transportation to the person(s) served.
• Maintain regular and consistent work attendance.
• Demonstrate professional, positive behavior and treat clients, families, staff, and partners with dignity and respect.

Skills

Communication

Written Communication

Driver's License

Transportation Access

Overnights & Weekends

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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/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.l
• Valid IL statutory minimum liability insurance coverage, bodily injury and property damage required.