Direct Support Professional

Systems Unlimited, Inc.; Monticello (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Sick Leave

Vacation Banks

Short-term Disability

Full-time benefits info

Job summary

Systems Unlimited, Inc. in Monticello, IL is seeking compassionate part-time staff to help people with disabilities and mental health needs live with greater independence and dignity. You will support daily living, accompany clients to activities, and document services rendered in a learning-focused environment.

A valid driving record is preferred, and the organization provides training to help you succeed in delivering person-centered care.

Qualifications

• Driving record that is acceptable is preferred.
• People with a passion to help others encouraged to apply, we will provide the training and classes needed to provide excellent services.

Responsibilities

• Assistance to allow people served to live more independently and happily in their homes by working with them to achieve their personal goals, e.g., healthy eating, exercising, or doing fun activities in their home
• Assist with day-to-day needs (transportation, cleaning, bathing, preparing meals, medical appointments, etc.)
• Go with people served in the community to do activities (Shopping, Special Olympics, movies, etc.)
• Provide encouragement and coaching to people who are working to develop daily living skills & healthy habits
• Write documentation about the support you provided during your shift
• Work with a variety of needs including medical, behavioral, and mental health supports.

Job description

If you have a desire to make a genuine difference in the lives of others, Systems Unlimited, Inc. is the place to be. For many years, we have partnered with people who have disabilities and mental health needs to advance their personal independence, dignity, and growth. We aim to set the standard for services that remove barriers to independence and inspire the people we serve to achieve personal success.

Department Supported Community Living Employment Type Part Time Location Monticello Workplace type Onsite Compensation $15.25 - $17.00 / hour

Key Responsibilities

• Assistance to allow people served to live more independently and happily in their homes by working with them to achieve their personal goals, e.g., healthy eating, exercising, or doing fun activities in their home
• Assist with day-to-day needs (transportation, cleaning, bathing, preparing meals, medical appointments, etc.)
• Go with people served in the community to do activities (Shopping, Special Olympics, movies, etc.)
• Provide encouragement and coaching to people who are working to develop daily living skills & healthy habits
• Write documentation about the support you provided during your shift
• Work with a variety of needs including medical, behavioral, and mental health supports.

Requirements

Driving record that is acceptable is preferred. People with a passion to help others encouraged to apply, we will provide the training and classes needed to provide excellent services.

Benefits

• Retirement Plan: 401(K) with up to 4% company match.
• Health Insurance: Affordable health insurance (as low as $110 per month) for those working at least 30 hours a week. Vision and Dental insurance is also available for part-time staff
• Paid Sick and Vacation Banks accrue based on tenure and hours worked-available to all employees
• Affordable short-term disability and supplemental insurance options.
• Full-time: See our website for other full-time benefits

About Systems Unlimited

For more than 50 years, Systems Unlimited has been proudly delivering excellence in care for people with disabilities and mental health needs in Eastern Iowa. Our services include supported living, day programs, employment systems, behavioral health solutions, guidance for families, and more. Day in and day out, everything we do is aimed at helping people of all ages live their best life!

Our diverse, creative, and caring staff is nearly 1,000 strong. They are passionate about helping people of all ages live as happy, healthy, and independently as possible by providing direct care that is personalized and accredited. We believe in building one-on-one relationships with those we care for. Our organization and people are proud to set the gold standard in Eastern Iowa and beyond.