Direct Support Professional Full-Time ChicagoLand South Suburban locations

Envision Unlimited; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the care sector is seeking compassionate individuals to join their team as Direct Support Professionals. This role involves supporting residents with disabilities in daily living and social skills, ensuring they achieve their maximum level of independence. The organization prides itself on delivering empathetic care and offers a range of innovative services across the Chicagoland area. With a commitment to diversity and a supportive work environment, this position not only provides the opportunity to make a significant impact on individuals' lives but also offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. If you are passionate about helping others and looking for a rewarding career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Coverage

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

403B Plan

In-house Training

Employee Assistance Network

Support for Clinical Licensure

Qualifications

• Must pass Safety Care training with physical techniques.
• Experience in providing personal care and support to individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal grooming and daily living skills.
• Transport residents to appointments and supervise medication intake.
• Plan meals and assist with dietary needs.

Skills

Direct Support Professional (DSP) experience

Personal care assistance

Medication supervision

Meal preparation

Background check compliance

Reliable transportation

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Description

Envision Unlimited is a full spectrum of care organization serving people with disabilities from infants to 80+ years old regardless of race, gender, religion, or ability to pay. Founded in Chicago in 1948, Envision Unlimited has a legacy of evolving care delivered with empathy, every time and everywhere. Innovative services offered across Chicagoland and Central Illinois include community living options, novel day programs, behavioral health services, employment programs, respite for families, and foster care for children with disabilities.

Purpose:
The Direct Support Professional will evaluate and provide training to residents in daily living and social skills in order to assist them in achieving and maintaining their maximum level of functioning with independent community living.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Monitor and assist residents with personal grooming and appearance as necessary
• Transport and accompany residents to appointments and other services, including day program sites, as needed
• Supervise and assist residents in taking their medication in accordance with program guidelines
• Assist residents in preparation of daily schedules to include performance of household chores, social activities, and other meetings and appointments
• Perform cleaning and housekeeping duties such as, but not limited to: vacuuming, dusting, sweeping, and mopping, monitor and assist residents with daily bedroom maintenance
• Respond to medical and behavioral emergencies following appropriate Health and Safety, Aggression Management, First Aid, CPR, and other procedures as necessary
• Plan menus and assist with meal preparation as required. Monitor and observe residents with special dietary needs.
  Essential responsibilities per the needs of the program
• Must be able to pass Safety Care training, demonstrating physical ability to perform stability holds and leg wraps.

OTHER EXPECTATIONS

Employees shall respect the diversity of all individuals (e.g., clients, co-workers, stakeholders) and refrain from any form of discrimination and/or harassment based on religious, marital, ethnic, racial, gender, sexual orientation, or other differences.

Employees share the responsibility of creating and maintaining a welcoming and supportive work environment.

Requirements

EDUCATION, SKILLS, and/or EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma/GED (required proof)
• Be able to pass a background check
• Reliable transportation
• DSP experience preferred
• Drivers License required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. MUST pass Safety Care course with physical techniques that include but not limited to: stability holds, leg wraps, floor drops.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, physical requirements may include standing, walking, and sitting; seeing; hearing and listening; clear speech; dexterity and use of hands and fingers.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment described here is representative of that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. The work environment may include any or all of the following working alone, working with others, verbal contact with others, and face-to-face contact.

Envision Unlimited offers competitive salaries and a generous benefit package to our professionals:

• Blue Cross/Blue Shield Medical Coverage: HMO, PPO
• Dental and Vision Insurance Options
• Company paid Life and LTD Insurance
• Voluntary plans (Pet insurance, AD&D, Life, Critical Illness, Short Term Disability)
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Paid vacation, sick time and personal days
• 403B plan
• In house training and CEU’s
• Employee Assistance Network
• Support for pursuing clinical licensure (financial and time off)
• Opportunity for career growth & development

Multiple job positions available throughout Chicagoland South Suburban area.

Envision Unlimited provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.