Direct Support Professional — Flexible Scheduling & Pay

Caritas Family Solutions; Belleville (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Weekend shift differential

Competitive hourly pay

Job summary

Caritas Family Solutions seeks a PRN Direct Support Professional in Belleville, IL to provide daily living support to individuals with developmental disabilities. You will assist with home living activities, monitor medications, and help residents achieve independence.

The role is nonexempt, hourly, with shifts that vary by site and a starting pay of $18.35 per hour, weekend rate $22.65. Choose your own schedule monthly; valid DSP certification required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must be a certified DSP by Illinois DHS.
• Experience in a residential setting preferred.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret basic instructions and write notes.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities (cooking, cleaning, personal care).
• Monitor and document medication needs; escalate health issues to supervisor.
• Provide excellent customer service to residents and families; maintain positive relationships.
• Assist residents with monetary purchases/exchanges and community outings.
• Provide training and guidance to residents toward individual goals.
• Perform direct personal care or oversee tasks as needed; other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading & Writing

Documentation

Microsoft Office

Communication

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

DSP certification by Illinois DHS

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Caritas Family Solutions seeks a PRN Direct Support Professional in Belleville, IL to provide daily living support to individuals with developmental disabilities. You will assist with home living activities, monitor medications, and help residents achieve independence.

The role is nonexempt, hourly, with shifts that vary by site and a starting pay of $18.35 per hour, weekend rate $22.65. Choose your own schedule monthly; valid DSP certification required.