Direct Support Professional (DSP) - On Call

Ultipro; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off varies by position

Competitive hourly rate

Job summary

Jewish Child and Family Services in the Chicago area seeks a Direct Support Professional (DSP) for on-call shifts providing supports to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in home and community settings.

On-call staff work a minimum of one shift per month and one holiday per year, with weekend availability a major plus. Pay is $20.00 per hour, with increases based on experience, and staff may work across multiple residential locations as needed.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide supports to adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities in home and community.
• On-call staffing: minimum 1 shift per month and 1 holiday per year.
• Train in and support all residential homes within the department as needed.
• Weekend availability is a plus.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Skills

Driver's license

Reliable transportation

Disability support

S-TOFHLA

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Direct Support Professional (DSP) - On Call

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

JCFS is looking for talented and engaging individuals to provide supports to adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities in their home and community. On Call staff are expected to work a minimum of 1 shift per month and 1 holiday per year while maintaining compliance with all required trainings. Weekend availability is a major plus!

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:

• 18 years of age
• Valid driver's license and safe driving record
• HCWR entry as DSP or CNA
• S-TOFHLA Passing score (Literacy test)
• Ability to transition between Rogers Park and Glencoe areas during assigned work hours
• High School Diploma or equivalent

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.
• 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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