Direct Support Person (F/T)

CCAR • Charleston, IL

93d • $17 - $18

About The Position

This is a wonderful opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities! CCAR Industries is hiring two full-time (40 hour per week) Direct Support Personnel (DSPs) in our Residential Program. The schedule is from 3 pm to Midnight on Sunday through Thursday, with two days per week having a shortened schedule to equal a 40-hour week.

Requirements

• Must have a valid driver's license that is free of restrictions.
• GED or high school diploma.
• Must pass a criminal background check and a DCFS Child Abuse and Neglect background check.
• Availability to work one shift during two out of three holiday seasons: Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's.
• Must successfully complete 120 hours of paid training, unless already DSP certified.

Responsibilities

• Assist a small group of 2 - 6 residents in agency-owned homes and in the community.
• Help with personal hygiene, house cleaning, laundry, meal preparation, and community trips.
• Provide companionship and emotional support to the residents.
• Monitor the individual's general safety, health, and well-being, consulting with agency nursing and case management staff as concerns arise.
• Actively seek and respond to input from the residents regarding their preferences and needs.
• Make brief, daily notes on each resident's progress.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Health, Disability, and Life Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Profit-Sharing
• Employee Assistance Program
• 403 (b) Investment Plan
• Long-term stability in a great work environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees