Direct Support Professional

Challenge Unlimited Inc•Alton, IL

4d•$20 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Challenge Unlimited, Inc./Residential Options is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) in Alton, Illinois. DSPs work in residential settings to assist people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in learning skills, pursuing life goals, living as independently as possible, and participating in their communities. The company provides paid training; required training must be completed within the first four months of employment and annually thereafter to maintain the position. This is a part-time position with flexible day and evening scheduling. Shifts may be 9 a.m.–5 p.m., 2 p.m.–10 p.m., or 3 p.m.–11 p.m. Weekends, mandated overtime, and some holidays are included in the schedule. The stated pay is $20.35 per hour. DSPs report to the Director of Residential Options or a Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP).

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Pass a criminal background check.
Pass a child abuse and neglect background check.
Pass a motor vehicle background check.
Be at least 21 years old.
Have a valid driver’s license.
Pass the state-required CASAS literacy assessment before employment.
Successfully complete company-provided CPR, first aid, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), medication-passing, and DSP training within the first four months, and annually thereafter, to maintain the position.
Proficiency with computers and typing.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, bathing, dressing, toileting, meal preparation, cooking, housekeeping, and laundry.
Support residents with medication administration and monitor health and safety concerns.
Perform tasks to maintain a safe living and working environment, such as cleaning and shoveling walks.
Provide transportation to appointments, shopping trips, recreational activities, and community events.
Foster a safe, welcoming, home-like environment for residents.
Provide physical therapy and emotional support.
Encourage and support residents in achieving personal goals and increasing independence.
Assist with community integration, social engagement, travel training, and life-skills development.
Implement individual support plans and treatment goals to promote growth and self-sufficiency.
Document services provided, resident progress, behaviors, incidents, and health-related information accurately.
Complete required reports and maintain resident records according to company and regulatory requirements.
Follow medication-administration procedures, safety protocols, and documentation standards.
Communicate resident needs, concerns, and progress with supervisors and team members.
Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and resident planning meetings as assigned.
Follow company policies, OSHA standards, and applicable health and safety regulations.