Direct Support Professional - Community Day Program

Easterseals Joliet Region; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 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)

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

Easterseals Joliet Region is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to support adults with developmental disabilities in our community day program. This part-time role is 35 hours per week, with a pay rate of $20.00 per hour, Monday through Friday from 8am to 3pm.

You will provide direct care, build positive relationships, assist with daily living activities, support skill-building, transport to appointments and activities, maintain a safe environment, and complete documentation accurately

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• 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.

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

Reliability

Team player

Physical stamina

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Valid 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)