Direct Support Specialist – Personal Care & Community Engagement

Paylocity; Breese (IL); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Paylocity is seeking a dedicated Direct Support Professional in Illinois to assist individuals in developing meaningful activities, following approved plans, and promoting safety and well-being during all program activities.

The role includes providing personal care, transportation to community sites, and facilitating clear communication to advocate participants' preferences while adhering to agency policies and guidelines.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read and interpret documents and write routine reports.
• Ability to perform basic math including money calculations.
• Ability to apply common sense and solve problems.

Responsibilities

• Assist participants to develop and engage in meaningful activities.
• Provide supports identified in participants' approved plans.
• Ensure safety and well-being during program activities.
• Provide personal care including restroom use, hygiene, meals, and minor medical issues.
• Encourage participants to communicate and advocate their preferences.
• Provide transportation to/from Community Day Services locations and the community as needed.
• Observe agency policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Skills

Language skills

Mathematical skills

Reasoning ability

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Paylocity is seeking a dedicated Direct Support Professional in Illinois to assist individuals in developing meaningful activities, following approved plans, and promoting safety and well-being during all program activities.

The role includes providing personal care, transportation to community sites, and facilitating clear communication to advocate participants' preferences while adhering to agency policies and guidelines.