Direct Support Specialist — Empower Lives Daily

Caritas Family Solutions; Waterloo (IL); On-site; USD 20,855 - 29,702; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid training

Health Insurance

Dental and Vision

Life insurance

403(b) with company contribution 5%

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Caritas Family Solutions in Illinois seeks a Direct Support Professional to provide daily living support to individuals with developmental disabilities, helping them gain independence. This full-time, nonexempt role involves assisting with home living, medication monitoring, and community engagement under the Residential Supervisor.

Starting pay is $18.35 per hour, with benefits including PTO, health, dental and vision, life insurance, 403(b) with 5% company contribution, tuition reimbursement,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience in residential care with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret instructions and document services.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with home living tasks (cooking, cleaning, meds).
• Monitor and document medication regimens.
• Provide excellent service to residents and families.
• Assist with purchases and use of community resources.
• Provide training and guidance to residents to reach goals.
• Provide direct personal care or oversight as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Trauma-informed care

Problem solving

Time management

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database management software

Job description

Caritas Family Solutions in Illinois seeks a Direct Support Professional to provide daily living support to individuals with developmental disabilities, helping them gain independence. This full-time, nonexempt role involves assisting with home living, medication monitoring, and community engagement under the Residential Supervisor.

Starting pay is $18.35 per hour, with benefits including PTO, health, dental and vision, life insurance, 403(b) with 5% company contribution, tuition reimbursement,