Direct Support Professional - Full-Time, Positive Impact

Hope; Melrose Park (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two weeks paid classroom training

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

Paid holidays, sick days, vacation

Short & long term disability

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Hope in Melrose Park, IL seeks a Direct Support Professional (DSP) for full-time, all shifts. You will supervise and assist children with daily living activities, and transport to medical appointments as needed. A valid IL driver’s license and background clearance are required.

We offer paid training, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to work in a mission-driven, nonprofit setting focused on growth and independence for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• High School Diploma or equivalent education.
• A Valid IL Driver’s License & ability to qualify as a DCFS driver.
• Successful background clearance, physical, agility test, and drug/alcohol screening.
• Lift, push, pull and/or carry 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, grasp, reach, stoop, crouch, crawl and run.
• Ability to work weekends and mandatory overtime.
• Experience with developmental disabilities preferred.
• Enthusiasm for working with children preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision, program implementation and documentation surrounding the daily living needs and routines for assigned children.
• Assist children with activities of daily living such as eating, dressing, feeding, toileting and personal hygiene needs.
• Engage children in activities that support the goals of their Individual Support Plan and ensure they achieve maximum levels of independence.
• Maintain a valid IL driver's license and provide DCFS approved transportation services for medical appointments and field trips.
• Support residential operations through mandatory overtime shifts as needed.

Skills

21+ age

HS diploma

IL driver

Background clearance

Lifting 50 lbs

Mobility & agility

Weekend/overtime

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Hope in Melrose Park, IL seeks a Direct Support Professional (DSP) for full-time, all shifts. You will supervise and assist children with daily living activities, and transport to medical appointments as needed. A valid IL driver’s license and background clearance are required.

We offer paid training, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to work in a mission-driven, nonprofit setting focused on growth and independence for individuals with developmental disabilities.