Direct Support Professional

Redempta Services, NFP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Company parties

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

A community support organization in Chicago is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to assist individuals with disabilities in daily living activities. The role involves compassionate interaction and support for residents while fostering independence and personal choice. Ideal candidates should be compassionate, have basic computer skills, and hold at least a high school diploma. This position provides a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Successful clearance of background checks.
• CPR/First Aid training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with disabilities with their daily living activities.
• Administer medication(s) according to guidelines.
• Encourage community participation and document progress.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Company parties
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Are you passionate about helping individuals with disabilities learn, grow, and gain independence? We have an opening for a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to join our team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to interact with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, support their clinical teams, and work closely with their families. As a DSP, you will be responsible for showing compassion, providing support to residents, and creating a safe environment. Your main focus will be fostering independence and personal choice by guiding individuals to acquire the necessary skills, such as social behavior and interpersonal competence. By doing so, you will empower individuals to become more self‑reliant in their day‑to‑day lives. If this sounds like a rewarding opportunity, we would love to meet with you.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with disabilities with their daily living activities
• Administer medication(s) according to guidelines
• Aid in implementing treatments, training programs, and developmental/behavioral plans
• Encourage community participationDocument all observations and daily progress notes
• Communicate effectively with team members
• Assist individuals in performing their cleaning responsibilities
• Transport and accompany individuals to appointments, outings, and shopping
• Perform other responsibilities and duties as assigned by your supervisor

Requirements and skills

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must be able to bend, stoop, push, pull, reach, sit and walk for periods of time
• Successful clearance of background checks
• Basic computer skills
• CPR/First Aid training (Preferred)
• High school diploma or equivalent