DSP Training Mentor — Elevate Care Through On‑Job Coaching

CCAR; Charleston (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Health, Disability, and Life Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance (optional)

Flexible Spending Account (optional)

Profit-Sharing

Employee Assistance Program

403 (b) Investment Plan (optional)

Job summary

CCAR in Charleston, IL is seeking a DSP Training Mentor to support direct care staff in our Residential Program. You will guide new DSPs through the DHS-DDD mandated training curriculum and coordinate on-the-job training with the Residential team.

Responsibilities include initial orientation, ongoing mentoring, and developing resources to improve training quality. The role may involve occasional DSP shifts and on-call duties in the Charleston-Mattoon area.

Qualifications

• Must provide proof of GED or high school diploma
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• At least two years of DSP experience or comparable I/DD field experience
• Previous supervisory, teaching, or training experience preferred
• Must pass criminal and DCFS background checks
• Must reside within 20 miles of Charleston
• CPR/First Aid certification required
• Must pass S-TOFHLA
• Must complete medication administration training and recertifications

Responsibilities

• Provide initial orientation to DSP training curriculum and schedule on-the-job assignments
• Collaborate with Residential team to provide on-the-job training in group homes
• Develop rapport with new employees through site visits
• Observe and review new employee performance and documentation
• Respond to DSP training requests and support
• Assist in scheduling training based on quality assurance inputs
• Help immerse new DSPs in agency culture
• Seek feedback to improve training relevance and materials
• May fill a DSP shift or assist with scheduling when needed

Skills

GED or high school diploma

Valid driver's license

2+ years DSP experience

Supervisory/training experience

Background checks required

CPR/First Aid certification

S-TOFHLA

Medication administration training

Education

GED or high school diploma

Job description

CCAR in Charleston, IL is seeking a DSP Training Mentor to support direct care staff in our Residential Program. You will guide new DSPs through the DHS-DDD mandated training curriculum and coordinate on-the-job training with the Residential team.

Responsibilities include initial orientation, ongoing mentoring, and developing resources to improve training quality. The role may involve occasional DSP shifts and on-call duties in the Charleston-Mattoon area.