Direct Support Professional, Weekends Only

Marcfirst; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team environment

Professional development and training

Flexible schedule options

Comprehensive benefits

Generous PTO

Job summary

Lifelong Access is seeking Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to work in our Supported Living program in Illinois. DSPs provide essential supports to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their home and community, following each person’s PCP and plan.

The role includes personal care, household tasks, transportation, and skill-building. Pay is $18.35/hour with a $0.50/hour increase after med authorization training; part-time opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Desire to make a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities, with relevant work and/or volunteering experience preferred.
• Attention to detail, following protocols and rules when caring for individuals.
• Must demonstrate integrity to ensure individuals feel safe and treated with dignity during personal activities.
• Must be trustworthy and reliable.
• Strong interpersonal skills and compassion for individuals in distress.
• CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain it.
• Must be at least 18 years old and have a valid Illinois driver’s license with proof of insurance.

Responsibilities

• Follow each individual's PCP and Implementation Strategy for supports.
• Provide assistance with daily living activities including personal care, household tasks, transportation, and skill building.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Integrity

Reliability

Empathy

CPR/First Aid certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Our mission at Lifelong Access is to connect individuals with developmental disabilities to their community by helping them break down barriers through a lifetime of meaningful supports. From birth to end of life, Lifelong Access provides a continuum of services and supports for families, children, teens, and adults including residential housing, vocational development, supported employment, high school transition, behavioral health counseling and services, and a wide variety of pediatric therapy supports. Guided by our Core Values, our team members have a strong drive and big hearts for improving the lives of others; a place where we support each other and the individuals who put their trust in us.

Lifelong Access is seeking Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to work in our Supported Living program. DSPs provide the necessary supports and services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) where they live and work. Direct Service Professionals (DSPs) are an integral part of life in the community for individuals with IDD, working directly with individuals to provide support. DSPs will follow each individual’s Person Center Plan (PCP) and Implementation Strategy for all supports provided. DSPs provide assistance with services meant to increase independence and overall life fulfillment, such as daily living activities including personal care, household tasks, transportation, and skill building.

Pay: $18.35/hour (plus $0.50/hour pay increase once med authorization training is completed)
Job Type: Part time opportunities available

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Desire to make a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities, with relevant work and/or volunteering experience preferred
• Attention to detail, especially when adhering to specific protocols and rules while carefully following instructions to care for the needs of the individual supported
• Must demonstrate a high level of Integrity to ensure individuals supported to feel safe, comfortable, and treated with dignity when tending to personal activities such as bathing assistance and toileting
• Must demonstrate a high level of trustworthiness and reliability
• Strong interpersonal skills when working with co-workers and supported individuals, including demonstrating compassion and sensitivity to a supported individual’s emotional needs when they are in extreme distress or pain
• Must either possess CPR and First Aid certification or be willing and able to complete certification
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Valid Illinois driver’s license with safe driving record
• Current proof of automobile insurance

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee will also frequently need to converse with adults – some who might be difficult to understand. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, bend, push, pull, reach, and walk for periods of time. Must occasionally be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and distance vision.

The working environment for this job is a changing one that adjusts to the needs of the individuals supported. The environment may at times be fast paced with interruptions, distractions, and deadlines. DSPs need to be flexible and be able to adjust to changing needs or activities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee may be required to work evenings, weekends and/or holidays to accommodate the needs of individuals being supported.

Here are some of the benefits we will offer you

• Supportive, positive, and friendly team environment
• Professional development, training, and advancement opportunities
• Flexible schedule options
• Comprehensive benefit plans
• Generous paid time off including vacation, personal time, and holidays
• Read more in our Employment Brochure

Lifelong Access is an Equal Opportunity Employer.