PT- Direct Support Person, DSP- Washington Prader Willie

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois • Beardstown, IL

20h

About The Position

LSSI is hiring a part-time Direct Support Person to work two to four days a week, with varying days. The role provides assistance to individuals with self-care, hygiene, meal preparation, housekeeping, socialization, and recreation. It also involves collecting, recording, and filing required data.

The Direct Support Person monitors, implements, and documents individual personal goals and behavior programs; contributes to the development of individual service plans; and supports community integration, including transportation for the people served. The position requires regular attendance and professional, respectful, and ethical conduct when working with clients, families, LSSI workforce members, and collaborative organizations or individuals.

The hourly salary is $18.60. LSSI offers paid training, opportunities for advancement, and flexible hours. A comprehensive benefits package is available to full-time employees.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Background check clearance.
• Basic CPR and First Aid.
• Ability to pass the TABE test.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be available to work all shifts, including overnights and weekends.
• Ability to communicate clearly and comprehensibly, verbally and in writing.
• Valid driver's license in good standing in the state of residence.
• 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 the development of individual service plans through daily logs, programming suggestions, and staffings.
• Participate in community integration, including providing transportation to the people served.
• Maintain regular and consistent work attendance.
• Carry out responsibilities professionally and with integrity, treating clients, families, colleagues, and collaborative organizations or individuals with dignity, respect, honesty, and fairness.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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