Direct Support Professional // Saturday & Sunday Overnight

Rimland; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

120 hours paid leave first year

Health and life insurance after 90days

401(k) after one year

CPR/First Aid training

Job summary

Rimland seeks dependable DSPs to support adults with developmental disabilities in their homes and communities. Responsibilities include daily living assistance, meal prep, and promoting independence through social activities.

No prior DSP experience is required, and paid training is provided. Eligible employees receive paid leave, health and life insurance after the probation period, a 401(k) after one year, and ongoing training including CPR/First Aid.

Qualifications

• No prior Direct Support Professional (DSP) experience required; paid training provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living activities
• Meal preparation
• Support independence and social skills
• Provide companionship
• Community outings and activities
• Support individual goals

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Dependable

Professional

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Direct Support Professional // Saturday & Sunday Overnight

Locations: Niles, Morton Grove, Mt. Prospect, Des Plaines, and Evanston, IL, Highland Park
Location assignments are first come, first served based on available openings.

Schedule: Saturday & Sunday, 9:00 PM–9:00 AM
Valid driver's license required. Must be willing to drive company vehicles.

Pay

$21.60/hour base rate

$24.60/hour for employees listed as a DD-Aide on the HCWR

About the Position

Rimland is seeking dependable, compassionate, and professional DSPs to support adults with developmental disabilities in their homes and communities.

Responsibilities include:

• Assisting with daily living activities
• Meal preparation
• Supporting independence and social skills
• Providing companionship
• Community outings and activities
• Supporting individual goals

No prior DSP experience required. Paid training is provided.

• 120 hours of paid leave during your first year
• Health and life insurance after 90 days
• 401(k) after one year
• Paid CPR, First Aid, AED, CPI, and other training
• Monthly fitness stipend

Requirements

Applicants must successfully complete:

• Fingerprint background check
• Drug screening

Applicants must also provide:

• Original high school diploma, GED, or college transcript
• Two years of residency history
• Two verifiable employment references from the past three years

Rimland is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability status, marital status, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

What is your highest level of education?*

If you were referred to this job by a Rimland employee, please list their name

Can you provide proof of your highest level of education at the time of your interview?* Yes No

Have you previously completed Crisis Prevention and Intervention Training?* Yes No

If you answered Yes, can you submit your certification? Yes No

Do you have your diploma, educational transcript and/or US education equivalency evaluation available for review during your interview?

Do you have prior experience working directly with individuals with autism?*

Do you have knowledge about developmental disabilities and autism spectrum disorder?

I acknowledge this shift is a wake shift and sleeping is NOT permitted.*