Direct Support Professional (DSP) - On Call

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off varies by position

Weekend availability encouraged

Job summary

JCFS Chicago is seeking compassionate caregivers to support adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities in home and community settings. This on-call role requires a minimum of one shift per month and one holiday per year, with weekend availability considered a major plus to meet staffing needs.

Applicants must have a valid driver's license, a safe driving record, and HCWR entry as DSP or CNA. High school diploma or equivalent and reliable transportation are required.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Valid driver's license and safe driving record.
• HCWR entry as DSP or CNA.
• S-TOFHLA literacy test passed.
• Ability to transition between Rogers Park and Glencoe areas during shifts.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience supporting people with disabilities.
• Must have reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide supports to adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities in home and community.
• On Call staffing with minimum 1 shift per month and 1 holiday per year.
• Weekend availability is a major plus and helps with scheduling.
• May work in additional residential locations as training and staffing needs require.

Skills

Driver's license

Reliable transportation

Experience with disabilities

S-TOFHLA literacy

Travel between Rogers Park/Glencoe

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

HCWR entry as DSP or CNA

Job description

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.

Please visit us at http://www.jcfs.org