Direct Support Professional — Growth & Flexible Hours

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois; Sterling (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dayforce Wallet on-demand pay

Competitive salary based on education/

Health insurance

Paid time off - 26 days per year

11 paid holidays

Sick time

403(b) plan

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible hours

Paid training

Job summary

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois is hiring for a Direct Support Person on a full-time basis. You will assist individuals with self-care, hygiene, meals, housekeeping, socialization and recreational activities, and you will collect and file required data.

Responsibilities include monitoring goals, developing service plans, providing transportation as needed, and maintaining reliable attendance. A supportive environment emphasizes dignity, respect and integrity in all interactions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Background check clearance required.
• CPR and First Aid basics required.
• Must be able to pass the TABE test.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be available to work all shifts, including overnights and weekends.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner, both verbally and in writing.
• Valid driver's license, in good standing for the state of residency required.
• Access to reliable transportation required.
• Valid IL statutory minimum liability insurance coverage, bodily injury and property damage required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, implement, and document individual personal goals and behavior programs.
• Participate in the development of individual Service Plan via the daily log, programming suggestions, and staffings.
• Participate in community integration, including transportation to the person(s) being served.
• Maintain regular and consistent work attendance.
• Demonstrate professional, positive behavior and carry out responsibilities with integrity, treating clients, families, other LSSI workforce members, and collaborative organizations and/or individuals in a dignified, respectful, honest and fair manner.

Skills

CPR/First Aid

Clear communication

Reliable transportation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois is hiring for a Direct Support Person on a full-time basis. You will assist individuals with self-care, hygiene, meals, housekeeping, socialization and recreational activities, and you will collect and file required data.

Responsibilities include monitoring goals, developing service plans, providing transportation as needed, and maintaining reliable attendance. A supportive environment emphasizes dignity, respect and integrity in all interactions.