DSP: Grow Your Career with Tuition Reimbursement & PSLF

Easterseals; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Career advancement

11 paid holidays

Life insurance

Vacation time

Personal time after 90 days

Employee assistance program

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

Easterseals in Joliet, IL, is seeking part-time Direct Support Professionals (DSP) for the 2nd and 3rd shifts to support residents in Easterseals residential homes. Must be able to work every-other weekend.

This role involves providing direct care to individuals with developmental disabilities, with no prior experience required beyond compassion and a desire to help others. The organization emphasizes strong health and safety protocols and offers competitive wages and benefits.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and the ability to meet Illinois' driving requirements with dependable means of transportation.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Works both independently and as part of a team.
• Empathetic and supportive with staff, clients, and families.

Responsibilities

• Develop a rapport with consumers and cultivate a safe and supportive relationship.
• Provide supervision and guidance for consumers during skill-building activities; assist with goals and objectives.
• Document the implementation of the goals, objectives, and service objectives.
• Assist with daily living activities, including preparing meals and assisting with personal hygiene.
• Transport consumers to various activities and appointments.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment within the home and its grounds by assisting consumers in cleaning and other household chores as necessary.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Valid driver’s license

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Teamwork and independence

Empathetic and supportive

Job description

Easterseals in Joliet, IL, is seeking part-time Direct Support Professionals (DSP) for the 2nd and 3rd shifts to support residents in Easterseals residential homes. Must be able to work every-other weekend.

This role involves providing direct care to individuals with developmental disabilities, with no prior experience required beyond compassion and a desire to help others. The organization emphasizes strong health and safety protocols and offers competitive wages and benefits.