Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Full - time - Monday through Saturday 4:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Jewish-Child-; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Job summary

JCFS is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide compassionate services to adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities in home and community settings. This full-time DSP role runs Monday through Saturday, 4:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., on-site in Chicago.

Responsibilities include supporting residents across homes as needed; the role offers $20.00 hourly with pay increases based on relatable experience and a strong commitment to client care.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must have a valid driver's license and safe driving record.
• HCWR entry as DSP or CNA.
• S-TOFHLA Passing score (Literacy test).
• Ability to work between Rogers Park and Skokie areas during assigned hours.
• Experience supporting people with disabilities.
• Must have reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide supports to adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities in home and community.
• Support residential homes within the department as staffing needs require.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Reliable transportation

Experience with disabilities

S-TOFHLA literacy test

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Full - time - Monday through Saturday 4:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Job Category : JCFS-JVS Srvcs for People w/ Dis

Requisition Number : DIREC005393

• Posted : October 8, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Chicago, IL 60645, USA

Description

JCFS is looking for talented and engaging individuals to provide supports to adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities in their home and community. Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Full - time - Monday through Saturday 4:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Staff may sometimes work in additional residential locations as training and staffing needs require.

This position pays $20.00 hourly rate with increases based on proven relatable experience.

Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Must have a valid driver's license and safe driving record.
• HCWR entry as DSP or CNA
• S-TOFHLA Passing score (Literacy test)
• Ability to work between Rogers Park and Skokie areas during assigned work hours.

Experience supporting people with disabilities

• Must have reliable Transportation

Job Category:Union Required

What you’ll love about us:

• Time off: Paid time off varies by position.
• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance. 401(k) with base contribution and match. Additional health and wellness benefits, financial benefits, professional training, tuition reimbursement, 6 weeks paid parental leave, and much more.
• Compensation: $20.00 hourly rate with increases based on proven relatable experience.

*DSPs are expected to train in and support all residential homes within the department, as staffing and operational needs require. *

*Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship*.

EEO Statement:

Jewish Child and Family Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) employer. JCFS prohibits illegal discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, source of income, housing status, military service or discharge status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other protected category established by law, statute or ordinance. Accredited by COA, Charter member of CWLA, licensed by DCFS.

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