Home Support Specialist

UCP Seguin of Greater Chicago; Cicero (IL); On-site; USD 25,182 - 27,248; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization in Cicero, Illinois is seeking Direct Support Professionals to provide essential assistance to individuals with developmental disabilities. This role emphasizes helping individuals build functional daily living skills for independent living. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, be at least 21 years old, and preferably have experience in supporting individuals with disabilities. The pay ranges from $18.28 to $19.78 per hour.

Qualifications

• At least 21 years old.
• Six months of experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities is preferred.
• Valid Illinois Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential assistance to individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Help individuals build and maintain daily living skills.
• Ensure dignity, choice, and community inclusion.

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Various Part time hours - pay range 18.28-19.78/hour

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), the Home Support Specialist provides essential assistance to individuals with developmental disabilities living in community-based settings. This role focuses on helping individuals build and maintain functional daily living skills so they can live as independently as possible. Support is tailored to each person's goals, preferences, and needs, ensuring dignity, choice, and community inclusion.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: High school diploma/GED
• Age: At least 21 years old
• Experience: Six months of successful work or volunteer experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities (preferred)
• Licenses / Certifications:
• Valid Illinois Driver's License
• Proof of auto insurance meeting minimum legal coverage requirements
• Ability to obtain medication self-administration training and defensive driving certification within the first 90 days of employment

Salary: $18.28 - $19.78 per hour