Direct Support Professionals (DSP)

Delta-T Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Flexible scheduling

Professional growth opportunities

Broad client opportunities

Job summary

Delta-T Group Illinois, Inc. is seeking certified Direct Support Professionals (DSP) for opportunities across the Chicagoland area. You will work in residential settings, assist with daily living activities, and engage residents in meaningful activities.

Positions include one-to-one coverage, group home coverage, and day program assignments with various shift times. Candidates must be DSP certified, have CPR/First Aid training, and a High School Diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Certified Direct Support Professional (DSP) on IDPH registry is required.
• CPR/1st aid training completed in-person following AHA/ARC guidelines.
• Experience working with developmentally disabled populations including autistic, at-risk youth, etc.

Responsibilities

• Assist with ADLs and engage residents in activities.
• Provide one-on-one support or group home coverage as assigned.
• Support day programs and other client-specific activities as needed.

Skills

CPR/First aid

Experience with disabilities

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Certified Direct Support Professional (IDPH registry)

Job description

Location: Chicago, IL 60632

Date Posted: 10/01/2026

Category: Residential

Education: High School Diploma/GED

Title: Direct Support Professionals (DSP)

Class: Residential Aide

Type: TEMPORARY

Ref. No.: 1304350-13

BC: #DTG105

Company: Delta-T Group Illinois, Inc.

With over 35 years in business, we have built a reputation for referring highly qualified professionals for rewarding short and long-term independent contract opportunities.

We have clients are seeking certified DSPs throughout the Chicagoland area.

SUMMARY OF CLIENT'S DESCRIPTION OF THIS OPPORTUNITY

• Negotiable hourly rates up to $22/hour depending upon location, shift days and hours, etc.
• Various shift times
• Full schedule, part time schedule, and per diem hours
• One-on-one coverage working with developmentally disabled, group home coverage, day programs, etc.
• Assisting with ADLs, engaging in activities with residents, and other responsibilities depending upon the assignment.

CLIENT'S REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED
• Certified Direct Support Professional (DSP) on IDPH registry
• CPR/1st aid training completed in-person following AHA or ARC guidelines
• Experience working with developmentally disabled, autistic, at-risk youth populations

DTG ADVANTAGES

• Establish a relationship with one of the largest referral agencies for behavioral-health.
• Compensated weekly.
• Increase or decrease your schedule at your discretion: choose opportunities that best fit your schedule.
• Ability to grow professionally.
• Access to a broad array of client opportunities.

Delta-T Group's mission is to provide cost-effective, reliable referrals, and innovative staffing solutions, for the social services, behavioral health, allied health and special education fields, for the betterment of independent behavioral health professionals seeking new opportunities and those needing care and support.

About Us: Each Delta-T Group office is separately incorporated. Delta-T Group is a referral service for self-employed independent contractors seeking behavioral healthcare education and social service supplemental marketplace opportunities. Delta-T cannot guarantee any number or duration of referrals or opportunities as a result of your registration. When and if opportunities become available, you may accept or decline such referrals at your sole discretion.