Direct Support Professional (DSP)

St. Coletta's of Illinois; Country Club Hills (IL); Presencial; USD 25.000 - 36.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life Insurance

LTD

403b retirement plan

Paid vacation

Personal days

Sick days

10 paid Holidays

Long-term disability

Descripción de la vacante

St. Coletta’s of Illinois seeks Caregivers/DSPs to support residents at the ICF in Country Club Hills, IL. The role involves supervision, daily living tasks, and helping residents gain independence with meals and personal care.

Responsibilities include medication administration, records maintenance, and safe transportation. Excellent candidates are compassionate, patient, and reliable, with ability to work various shifts and participate in monthly staff meetings.

Formación

• Must be 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Pass a criminal background check and physical/drug test.
• Pass a MVR background check and have a valid driver’s license.
• DSP certification preferred but not required – in-house training available.

Responsabilidades

• Ensure safety, supervision and well-being of all consumers in care.
• Maintain patient records of progress and any issues.
• Assist consumers with tasks such as cleaning, showering and toileting to promote independence.
• Ensure consumers are dressed and groomed appropriately.
• Prepare and/or assist with meals following approved menus.
• Administer daily medication.
• Provide transportation in Agency vehicle.
• Treat consumers with dignity and respect in all aspects of care.
• Participate in required monthly staff meetings.

Conocimientos

Compassionate

Patience

Responsible

Strong communication

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Herramientas

MVR background check

Driver's license

Criminal background check

Descripción del empleo

St. Coletta’s of Illinois owns and operates an Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) for individuals with developmental disabilities. The Intermediate Care Facility is staffed with qualified Direct Service Professionals to assist residents with cooking, cleaning, personal needs and home maintenance. The Residential Program allows for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live independently while still receiving support 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

We are seeking Caregivers/DSPs who will care for individuals with developmental disabilities at the ICF located in Country Club Hills, IL. The ideal candidate will be compassionate and caring individual that is looking to make a difference in the life of people with special needs.

Schedules Available

• Wednesday - Saturday 11 PM - 9 AM
• Thursday - Sunday 11 PM - 9 AM
• Wednesday - Sunday 2:30 PM - 10:30 PM
• Monday - Friday 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
• Friday 4 PM - 12 AM and Saturday - Sunday 9 AM - 9 PM

Pay Rate: $22.09 hourly

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety, supervision and well-being of all consumers in care
• Maintain patient records of progress and any issues
• Support the individuals with task such as cleaning, showering and toileting to become more independent
• Responsible for the appearance of consumers and ensures that all consumers are dressed and groomed appropriately
• Prepare and/or assist consumers in meal preparation following approved menus
• Administering daily medication
• Provide consumer transportation in Agency vehicle
• Treat consumers with dignity and respect in all aspects of care providing
• Participate in required monthly staff meetings

Qualifications

• Physical effort will involve sitting, standing, walking, operating a vehicle, lifting up to 50 pounds, stooping, bending and stretching
• Must be compassionate, patient, and encouraging support professional at all times
• Applicants must be 18 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Pass a criminal background check and physical/drug test
• Pass a MVR background check
• Valid driver’s license
• DSP certified preferred but not required - In-house training is available

Benefits

We offer the following benefits: health, dental, life, LTD, 403b retirement plan, paid vacation, personal days, sick days and 10 paid Holidays. Also, all employees working more than 20 hours per week receive free long-term disability and free life insurance 2.5x your annual salary.

About Us

Founded in 1949 by the Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi, St. Coletta’s provides a lifelong continuum of care beginning in early childhood. Our residential, educational and vocational training programs provide services for adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities that enhance their independence and well-being. We serve participants without regard to race, religion or economic background.