Direct Support Professionals (DSP)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Flexible scheduling

Growth opportunities

Broad client opportunities

Job summary

Delta-T Group Illinois, Inc. connects certified Direct Support Professionals with developmental disability support roles across the Chicagoland area.

This TEMPORARY opportunity offers flexible shifts, from full schedule to per diem options, and competitive hourly rates up to $22, depending on location and hours. Responsibilities include one-on-one resident care, assisting with ADLs, engaging in activities, and supporting group homes or day programs as assigned.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• One-on-one care with residents
• Engage in activities with residents
• Assisting with ADLs and daily living tasks
• Coverage for group homes/day programs as assigned

Skills

CPR/1st aid training

Experience with developmentally

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Direct Support Professional (IDPH registry)

Job description

Location: Chicago, IL 60632
Date Posted: 09/01/2026
Category: Residential
Education: High School Diploma/GED

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.

COMPANY MISSION

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.

Title: Direct Support Professionals (DSP)
Class: Residential Aide
Type: TEMPORARY
Ref. No.: 1304350-12
BC: #DTG105

Company: Delta-T Group Illinois, Inc.

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.