Direct Support Professional (DSP) | WEEKEND

Inspire Greatness Within Inc; Sugar Grove (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Inspire Greatness Within Inc. is hiring to support individuals with daily living activities in Sugar Grove, IL. This role requires assisting with medications, implementing care plans, and promoting community participation.

The incumbent will document progress, communicate with the care team, and accompany individuals to appointments and activities. A high school diploma is required; CPR/First Aid is preferred and background checks are mandatory.

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 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

Age 18+

Physical ability

Background check clearance

Basic computer skills

CPR/First Aid training (Preferred)

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