Direct Support Professional (DSP) | WEEKEND

Inspire Greatness Within Inc; Glenwood (IL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 28,929; Full time

Job summary

Inspire Greatness Within Inc. in Illinois is seeking a Direct Support Professional to assist individuals with daily living activities, administer medications as directed, and help implement treatments, training programs, and developmental/behavioral plans.

You will encourage community participation, document observations and progress, communicate with the team, and accompany individuals to appointments and outings.

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.
• Basic computer skills.
• CPR/First Aid training (Preferred).
• High school diploma or equivalent.

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

Basic computer skills

CPR/First Aid training

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job 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
• Basic computer skills
• CPR/First Aid training (Preferred)
• High school diploma or equivalent