Direct Support Professional (DSP) | OVERNIGHT (M-F)

Inspire Greatness Within Inc; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Inspire Greatness Within Inc. is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) for overnight shifts (M-F) in Springfield, IL. You will work with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, assist with daily living activities, and support clinical teams and families to foster independence.

This role emphasizes compassion, safety, and teamwork as you implement treatments and programs, document progress, and help residents participate in the community.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, push, pull, reach, sit and walk for periods of time.
• Successful clearance of background checks.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with disabilities with their daily living activities
• Administer medication(s) according to guidelines
• Aid in implementing treatments, training programs, and developmental/behavioral plans
• Encourage community participation
• Document all observations and daily progress notes
• Communicate effectively with team members
• Assist individuals in performing their cleaning responsibilities
• Transport and accompany individuals to appointments, outings, and shopping
• Perform other responsibilities and duties as assigned by your supervisor

Skills

18+ age requirement

Physical ability

Background check clearance

Job description

Inspire Greatness Within Inc Direct Support Professional (DSP) | OVERNIGHT (M-F) Springfield, IL·Full time Company website

Are you passionate about helping individuals with disabilities learn, grow, and gain independence? We have an opening for a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to join our team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to interact with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, support their clinical teams, and work closely with their families. As a DSP, you will be responsible for showing compassion, providing support to residents, and creating a safe environment. Your main focus will be fostering independence and personal choice by guiding individuals to acquire the necessary skills, such as social behavior and interpersonal competence. By doing so, you will empower individuals to become more self-reliant in their day-to-day lives. If this sounds like a rewarding opportunity, we would love to meet with you.

About Inspire Greatness Within Inc

Inspire Greatness Within, Inc.’s mission is to ensure that individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities are provided with the opportunity to live their greatest and most fulfilling life.

Description

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with disabilities with their daily living activities
• Administer medication(s) according to guidelines
• Aid in implementing treatments, training programs, and developmental/behavioral plans
• Encourage community participation
• Document all observations and daily progress notes
• Communicate effectively with team members
• Assist individuals in performing their cleaning responsibilities
• Transport and accompany individuals to appointments, outings, and shopping
• Perform other responsibilities and duties as assigned by your supervisor

Requirements and skills

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must be able to bend, stoop, push, pull, reach, sit and walk for periods of time
• Successful clearance of background checks