DSP - Direct Support Professional | Full-Time

Hope; Springfield (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in educational and therapeutic care is seeking a Direct Support Professional in Springfield, IL. This full-time position involves working closely with children with developmental disabilities, offering hands-on training and a supportive benefits package. Candidates should be enthusiastic about helping children reach their potential through dedicated support and communication.

Benefits

Paid Training

Tuition Reimbursement

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k), Match & Profit Share

Paid holidays and personal days

On-site health clinic for covered employees

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must hold a Valid Driver’s License.
• Successful background clearance and health screenings are required.

Responsibilities

• Work directly 1:1 in a group home setting with children with developmental disabilities.
• Effectively communicate with families about their child’s progress.
• Assist with planning clinic-based activities.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in psychology, education, or human services

Job description

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Base pay range

$19.10/hr - $19.70/hr

DSP (Direct Support Professional)- Full-Time- Springfield, IL

Hourly Rate: $19.10- $19.70 ( 3rd shift pay is $19.50/ 2nd shift pay is $19.70)

Full-Time Position with Paid Training!

Tuition Reimbursement and Comprehensive Benefits Package!

LOOKING FOR

Are you a Direct Support Professional or student studying psychology, elementary or special education, occupational therapy, physical therapy, or other related fields looking to gain experience with children with developmental disabilities? The DSP position may be a good fit for you. We offer hands on training to expand your skill sets!

Summary

Hope is a clinical, educational, and therapeutic provider for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorder. We exist to help children and their families reach their maximum potential by providing state-of-the-art applied behavioral analysis therapies and access to recreation, vocational training, and individualized education programming. Our mission is to provide the best services in the most inclusive environments to encourage persons to fulfill their individual potential through evidence-based treatment, advocacy, and community education. There’s no place like Hope.

What You Will Do

• Work directly 1:1 in a group home setting with children with developmental disabilities
• Effectively communicate with families/guardians about their child’s progress.
• Work with the treatment team to track session data and help clients achieve individualized communication and early learning goals.
• Assist with planning and preparing for clinic-based group activities.
• Model professional appearance and attitudes.
  
  

what You Will Bring

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High School Diploma or equivalent education.
• A Valid Driver’s License
• Successful background clearance, physical, agility test, and drug/alcohol screening.
• Lift, push, pull and/ or carry 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, grasp, reach, stoop, crouch, crawl and run.
  
  

What We Prefer

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a psychology, education, or human services related field.
• Experience working with people with developmental disabilities.
• Enthusiasm for working with children.
  
  

What You Will Get

• Top tier on the job training
• Paid holidays, sick days, vacation days, and personal days each year.
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Short & long term disability.
• Employee and Dependent Tuition reimbursement
• 401(k), Match & Profit Share
• On-site health clinic for covered employees.
  
  

Hope is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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