Direct Support Professional DSP Caregiver (Overnight)

Lifelong Access

Normal (IL)

On-site

USD 20,855 - 29,702

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team environment

Professional development opportunities

Flexible schedule options

Comprehensive benefit plans

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Lifelong Access is seeking Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) in Normal, Illinois, to support individuals with developmental disabilities. This role involves providing assistance with daily living activities and ensuring individuality through specific care plans. Candidates must possess a high school diploma and relevant experience, strong interpersonal skills, and may be required to have CPR and First Aid certification. The position offers flexible scheduling in a supportive environment, along with comprehensive benefits including professional development opportunities and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

Desire to make a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities.
High level of integrity to ensure dignity during personal activities.
Must possess or be willing to complete CPR and First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

Provide necessary supports and services to individuals with IDD.
Assist with daily living activities including personal care.
Follow each individual's Person Center Plan (PCP) for support.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Compassion and sensitivity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Our mission at Lifelong Access is to connect individuals with developmental disabilities to their community by helping them break down barriers through a lifetime of meaningful supports. From birth to end of life, Lifelong Access provides a continuum of services and supports for families, children, teens, and adults including residential housing, vocational development, supported employment, high school transition, behavioral health counseling and services, and a wide variety of pediatric therapy supports. Guided by our Core Values, our team members have a strong drive and big hearts for improving the lives of others; a place where we support each other and the individuals who put their trust in us.

Direct Support Professionals (DSPs)

DSPs provide the necessary supports and services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) where they live and work. They are an integral part of life in the community for individuals with IDD, working directly with individuals to provide support. DSPs will follow each individual’s Person Center Plan (PCP) and Implementation Strategy for all supports provided. They provide assistance with services meant to increase independence and overall life fulfillment, such as daily living activities including personal care, household tasks, transportation, and skill building.

Pay: $18.35/hour (plus $0.50/hour pay increase once medical authorization training is completed)

Job Type: Full time and part time opportunities available

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED
Desire to make a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities, with relevant work and/or volunteering experience preferred
Attention to detail, especially when adhering to specific protocols and rules while carefully following instructions to care for the needs of the individual supported
Must demonstrate a high level of integrity to ensure individuals supported feel safe, comfortable, and treated with dignity when tending to personal activities such as bathing assistance and toileting
Must demonstrate a high level of trustworthiness and reliability
Strong interpersonal skills when working with co-workers and supported individuals, including demonstrating compassion and sensitivity to a supported individual’s emotional needs when they are in extreme distress or pain
Must either possess CPR and First Aid certification or be willing and able to complete certification
Must be at least 18 years of age
Valid Illinois driver’s license with safe driving record
Current proof of automobile insurance

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee will also frequently need to converse with adults – some who might be difficult to understand. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, bend, push, pull, reach, and walk for periods of time. Must occasionally be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and distance vision. The working environment for this job is a changing one that adjusts to the needs of the individuals supported. The environment may at times be fast paced with interruptions, distractions, and deadlines. DSPs need to be flexible and be able to adjust to changing needs or activities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee may be asked to work evenings, weekends and/or holidays to accommodate the needs of individuals being supported.

Benefits