Senior Direct Support Professional - Care Leader

Envision Unlimited; Homer Glen (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Envision Unlimited in Illinois seeks a Lead Direct Support Professional (DSP) to support clients in Community Living Services. Responsibilities include coordinating client activities, supervising staff, and ensuring medication administration aligns with the program plan.

Qualified applicants will have a High School diploma (some college preferred), Direct Service Professional training, TABE testing, and a valid Illinois driver’s license. Background checks are mandatory.

Qualifications

• High School diploma is required; some college is preferred.
• Several years of experience working with individuals with intellectual developmental disabilities in a residential setting is preferred.
• Must have Direct Service Professional (DSP) training and pass TABE test.
• Hold and maintain a valid Illinois driver’s license.
• Distribute medications.
• Pass agency background checks as required by state regulations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or similar applications.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities like client appointments, vehicle reports, facility supplies, daily reports and on-the-job-training coordination for new hires.
• Assist in maintaining documentation accuracy and timeliness for Agency and CILA standards.
• Monitor residents for wellness and safety, respond to emergencies, and enforce routines and safety protocols.
• Assist residents with taking medications and review medication administration records.
• Support administrative tasks and scheduling by coordinating inventories, reports and client activities.

Education

High School diploma

Some college

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Envision Unlimited in Illinois seeks a Lead Direct Support Professional (DSP) to support clients in Community Living Services. Responsibilities include coordinating client activities, supervising staff, and ensuring medication administration aligns with the program plan.

Qualified applicants will have a High School diploma (some college preferred), Direct Service Professional training, TABE testing, and a valid Illinois driver’s license. Background checks are mandatory.