Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Day Shift, Afternoon Shift,and Midnight Shifts Currently Open

Horizon House of Illinois Valley Inc.; Peru (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Benefits on Day One

Paid Training

Longevity Raises

Vacation, Sick and Personal Time

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

Job summary

Horizon House of Illinois Valley, Inc. in Illinois is seeking Direct Support Professionals to empower people with disabilities in the Illinois Valley area. This part-time DSP role supports individuals through daily living activities, skill-building, and community inclusion.

Positions include 30-hour and 32-hour weekly shifts, with sign-on bonuses and comprehensive benefits starting on day one. Training is provided, with opportunities for growth and longevity raises.

Qualifications

• Meets Illinois DHS qualifications to become a DSP.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Pass physical, drug screen, and background check.
• Valid driver's license and ability to operate agency vehicles.
• Pass a reading comprehension test.

Responsibilities

• Teach and assist with daily living skills like personal care and meal prep.
• Support inclusion and participation in the community.
• Encourage advocacy of hopes, dreams and choices.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Looking for a rewarding career where you will make an important difference in the lives of others?

Current Openings include a 30 hour/week day shift float position and 32 hour/week midnight positions.

From self-discovery to self-confidence, Direct Support Professionals play a vital role in empowering and supporting people with disabilities to learn, grow, thrive and connect by:

• Teaching and assisting with everyday skills such as personal care, meal preparation, budgeting, and social skills.
• Discovering and supporting opportunities for inclusion and participation in the community.
• Encouraging people to advocate for their hopes, dreams and desires.

About us:

Horizon House has been serving the Illinois Valley area for over 50 years for persons with disabilities and their families. We listen to the people we support and assist them to create a life they choose. Many people with disabilities choose Horizon House knowing we provide high quality, effective supports with compassion, expertise, flexibility, and creativity.

Benefits:

• Sign-on Bonus! Earn up to a thousand dollars in the first nine months!
• Start Earning Benefits on Day One
• Paid Training
• Longevity Raises; Vacation, Sick and Personal Time
• Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plans

Preferred Qualifications:

• Applicant must meet Illinois DHS qualifications to become a DSP.
• High School Diploma or GED (no online High School Diplomas will be accepted)
• Pass a physical, drug screen, and background check (State of Illinois and DCFS).
• Valid driver's license and the ability to safely operate agency vehicles, including larger passenger vans and mini-buses, as required by the assigned location.
• Pass a reading comprehension test.

You will make a difference in their lives…and they will make a difference in yours.