Direct Support Person, Sterling Group Home FT

LSSI; Sterling (IL); On-site; USD 43,841,000 - 59,314,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dayforce Wallet

Healthcare benefits

Paid time off

Training and development

Job summary

LSSI is currently seeking candidates in Sterling, IL who are committed to delivering high-quality support services. The role involves implementing individualized goals and behavioral plans, coordinating daily logs and staffing, and assisting with community integration including transportation to those served.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, valid driver’s license, CPR/First Aid basics, and be available for all shifts including overnights and weekends.

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.
• Available to work all shifts, including overnights and weekends.
• Valid driver's license in good standing.
• 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 development of individual Service Plan via daily log, programming suggestions, and staffings.
• Participate in community integration, including providing transportation to the person(s) 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 skills

Flexible scheduling

Valid driver’s license

Reliable transportation

TABE test

Background check

CPR/First Aid

18+ years old

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.