Direct Support Professional - Community Day Program

Easterseals; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement – $1,000 per sem

Paid Holidays

Personal Time Off after 90 days

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

PSLF eligible

Job summary

Easterseals in Joliet, IL is hiring a Part-Time Direct Support Professional (DSP) to assist adults with developmental disabilities in our community day program. The role is 35 hours per week at $20.00 per hour, Monday through Friday, 8am to 3pm.

You will provide direct care, build respectful relationships, and support daily living activities. Ideal candidates have a High School diploma, a valid IL driver's license, reliable transportation, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet Illinois driving requirements.
• Reliable transportation.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Compassionate, patient, and dependable.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and support to individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Build positive, respectful relationships with individuals served.
• Assist with daily living activities (meals, hygiene, household tasks).
• Support individuals with skill-building, goals, and personal development.
• Transport individuals to appointments and community activities.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and supportive home environment.
• Complete required documentation accurately and on time.

Skills

Compassionate

Patient

Reliable

Independent worker

Team player

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Direct Support Professional (DSP) – Part-Time

$20.00 per hour (Monday - Friday 8am to 3pm) Easterseals is hiring 35 hour a week Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to support adults with developmental disabilities in our community day program. If you are compassionate, reliable, and looking for meaningful work, we want to hear from you.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide direct care and support to individuals with developmental disabilities
• Build positive, respectful relationships with individuals served
• Assist with daily living activities (meals, hygiene, household tasks)
• Support individuals with skill-building, goals, and personal development
• Transport individuals to appointments and community activities
• Maintain a clean, safe, and supportive home environment
• Complete required documentation accurately and on time

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet Illinois driving requirements
• Reliable transportation
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Compassionate, patient, and dependable

Part-Time Benefits:

• Tuition Reimbursement – $1,000 per semester
• Paid Holidays
• Personal Time Off after 90 days
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)