DSP - Direct Support Professional | Full-Time | 2nd Shift

Hope; Springfield, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two weeks training

Paid holidays, sick days, vacation, &^

Health, dental, vision, and life保险

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Hope is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) for a full-time position in Springfield, IL. The role supports children with intellectual and developmental disabilities, providing supervision, daily living assistance, and transportation for appointments.

The DSP program emphasizes compassionate care, structured routines, and a strong mission to improve outcomes for residents. Two weeks of paid classroom training and a comprehensive benefits package accompany this full-time opportunity.

Qualifications

• Experience in direct care environments is preferred.
• Must have valid IL Driver's License and be able to qualify as a DCFS driver.
• Must be 21 years or older and able to pass background checks and screenings.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and implement daily living routines for assigned children.
• Assist with activities of daily living (eating, dressing, feeding, toileting, hygiene).
• Engage children in activities aligned with Individual Support Plans to foster independence.
• Maintain a valid IL driver's license and provide transportation for medical appointments and field trips.
• Support residential operations including mandatory overtime shifts as needed.

Skills

Direct care experience

IL driver license

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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DSP - Direct Support Professional | Full-Time

Reg Full Time Manual Labor Springfield, IL, US

14 days ago Requisition ID: 3983

Salary Range: $19.50 To $20.10 Hourly

DSP (Direct Support Professional)

Full-Time | Springfield, IL

Hiring for 2 nd & 3 rd Shifts

2:30pm-11:00pm/ 11:00pm-7:30am

Hourly Rate: $19.50-$20.10

Full-Time Position with Paid Training and Comprehensive Benefits Package!

"The managers at Hope have an open-door policy, which makes me very comfortable reaching out to them whenever needed. They listen, provide guidance, and support me as I perform my daily tasks." - DSP (1 year with Hope)

LOOKING FORINDIVIDUALS

• With experience working in a direct care environment
• Who want to work for a mission-focused non-profit
• Who enjoy children and making a positive impact

SUMMARY

Hopeis 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. We operate out of four separate 501c(3) nonprofit companies and have locations across 7 states. Our mission is supporting individuals and families in achieving optimum growth, independence, and joy. The DSP position, titled Habilitation Specialist, functions in a broad capacity to serve our residents while supporting our residential and operational needs.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Provide supervision, program implementation and documentation surrounding the daily living needs and routines for assigned children
• Assist children with activities of daily living such as eating, dressing, feeding, toileting and personal hygiene needs
• Engage children in activities that support the goals of their Individual Support Plan and ensure they achieve maximum levels of independence
• Maintain a valid IL driver's license and provide DCFS approved transportation services for medical appointments and field trips
• Support residential operations through mandatory overtime shifts as needed

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• High School Diploma or equivalent education.
• A Valid IL Driver’s License & ability to qualify as a DCFS driver
• 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.
• Ability to work weekends and mandatory overtime

WHAT WE PREFER

• Experience working with people with developmental disabilities.
• Enthusiasm for working with children

WHAT YOU WILL GET

• Two weeks of paid classroom training
• Paid holidays, sick days, vacation days, and paid leave days each year.
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Short & long term disability.
• Employee and Dependent Tuition reimbursement