DSP (Direct Support Professional - Cila Program

Park Lawn•Tinley Park, IL

8d•$21

About The Position

“Choose a job you love and you will never have to work a day in your life. Helping our participants Is the best way to find yourself and lose yourself in the service of others” POSITION: DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL (DSP) - CILA PROGRAM LOCATIONS: TINLEY PARK / ORLAND PARK / CHICAGO RIDGE AREA, OAK LAWN SALARY: $21.30 Per Hour OPENINGS FULL-TIME / PART-TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE WORK HOURS : DAYS, EVENINGS, MIDNIGHTS WITH SOME ROTATING WEEKENDS PARK LAWN OFFERS A COMPREHENSIVE MEDICAL, DENTAL AND VISION PLAN, ALONG WITH THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS (PTO) PAID TIME OFF / HOLIDAY PAY Accident, Basic Life, Voluntary Life, Critical Illness, FSA, LPFSA (for your child up to the age of 13 or disabled) Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability. Transit, 403(b) with match New Hires are eligible for Holiday pay upon start. Benefits eligible in 30 days BENEFITS VARIES BASED ON EMPLOYMENT STATUS (F.T OR P.T) QUALIFICATIONS: 1. High School Diploma or GED 2. At least 18 years of age 3. No disqualifying events on criminal background check 4. No disqualifying events on Health Care Workers Registry 5. Pass pre-employment physical, drug and alcohol test 6. Valid Driver License Required BASIC FUNCTION: Provide direct care services for individuals with intellectual disabilities including assistance with activities of daily living such as hygiene, dressing, and eating. Train individuals to acquire skills necessary to enhance independence. Participate in and implement Individual Habilitation Plans. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : THIS POSITION REQUIRES THE EMPLOYEE TO BE ABLE TO SUCCESSFULLY PERFORM THE FOLLOWING: Pass DSP classroom and OJT program approved by Illinois DHS Understand written and oral English Language Record observations in participants’ files Write legible, clear, and accurate observations in standard English Able to complete Medication Program required by DHS Lift 50 pounds without assistance; transfer residents from bed to wheelchair and back; operate mechanical lift Stand, sit, walk, reach, grip, bend and lift as assessed by job analysis screening Remain free of alcohol and/or illegal substance use while working; as determined by random testing

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
At least 18 years of age
No disqualifying events on criminal background check
No disqualifying events on Health Care Workers Registry
Pass pre-employment physical, drug and alcohol test
Valid Driver License Required

Responsibilities

Provide direct care services for individuals with intellectual disabilities including assistance with activities of daily living such as hygiene, dressing, and eating.
Train individuals to acquire skills necessary to enhance independence.
Participate in and implement Individual Habilitation Plans.
Pass DSP classroom and OJT program approved by Illinois DHS
Understand written and oral English Language
Record observations in participants’ files
Write legible, clear, and accurate observations in standard English
Able to complete Medication Program required by DHS
Lift 50 pounds without assistance; transfer residents from bed to wheelchair and back; operate mechanical lift
Stand, sit, walk, reach, grip, bend and lift as assessed by job analysis screening
Remain free of alcohol and/or illegal substance use while working; as determined by random testing