Direct Support Person, Fox Hill Group Home DSP Full Time

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois; Aurora, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dayforce Wallet

Flexible paydays

Competitive salary

Career advancement

Healthcare insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Sick time

403(b) plan

Employee assistance

Job summary

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) is hiring for a direct support/care role. This position supports individuals with daily goals and community integration, including transportation to services.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent, pass a TABE test, and a background check. CPR/First Aid basics are required, with availability for all shifts including overnights and weekends. Valid driver's license and reliable transportation are essential.

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 clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Valid drivers license in good standing for the state of residency.
• 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 staffings.
• Participate in community integration, including 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 and colleagues with dignity and respect.

Skills

Communication

Reliable transportation

Time management

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.