Direct Support Person, Stockton DSP Part Time

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois • Stockton, IL

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About The Position

LSSI is hiring a part-time Direct Support Person to assist individuals with self-care, hygiene, meal preparation, housekeeping, socialization, and recreation. The position also involves collecting, recording, and filing data as required. The schedule is three days per week: Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Applicants must be available to work all shifts, including overnights and weekends.

The role includes monitoring, implementing, and documenting individual personal goals and behavior programs; participating in individual service plan development; and supporting community integration, including providing transportation to people served. The Direct Support Person is expected to maintain regular attendance and interact professionally and respectfully with clients, families, coworkers, and collaborative organizations.

LSSI offers on-demand access to earned wages through Dayforce Wallet, competitive hourly pay based on relevant education, experience, and licensure, advancement opportunities, and paid training. A comprehensive benefits package is available to full-time employees.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Background check clearance.
• CPR and First Aid basics.
• Ability to pass the TABE test.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Availability to work all shifts, including overnight shifts and weekends.
• Ability to communicate clearly and comprehensibly, verbally and in writing.
• Valid driver's license in good standing in the state of residency.
• Access to reliable transportation.
• Valid Illinois statutory minimum liability insurance coverage for bodily injury and property damage.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with self-care, hygiene, meal preparation, housekeeping, socialization, and recreation.
• Collect, record, and file data as required.
• Monitor, implement, and document individual personal goals and behavior programs.
• Participate in development of individual service plans through daily logs, programming suggestions, and staffings.
• Participate in community integration, including providing transportation to individuals served.
• Maintain regular and consistent work attendance.
• Demonstrate professional, positive behavior and carry out responsibilities with integrity and respect toward clients, families, LSSI workforce members, and collaborative organizations or individuals.

Benefits

• On-demand access to earned wages through Dayforce Wallet.
• Competitive salary based on relevant education, experience, and licensure.
• Opportunity for advancement.
• Paid training.
• For full-time employees: healthcare insurance, up to 26 days of paid time off per calendar year, 11 paid holidays, sick time, a 403(b) plan, Employee Assistance Program, and flexible hours.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED