Direct Support Professional

Mosaic•Dwight, IL

18d

About The Position

Mosaic is seeking Direct Support Professionals to support and guide people as they learn and develop daily living skills and participate in life activities, helping them live as independently as possible. The role focuses on creating an environment where people can learn, grow, and discover; supporting them in identifying and achieving their personal goals; and ensuring their comfort, safety, and care needs are met. The position also involves providing emotional support and assisting with general housekeeping, meal preparation, and laundry. No experience is needed, and thorough training is provided. The starting wage is $19 per hour.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Valid U.S. driver's license required where applicable.
High school diploma or equivalent.
No experience required; thorough training is provided.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Good time management and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities and communicate honestly about timelines, challenges, and questions.
Reliability and punctuality, with a commitment to exceeding expectations.
Ability to perform frequent physical activity, including extended standing, walking, and bending, and occasional sitting, kneeling, climbing, stooping, crouching, squatting, and balancing.
Ability to reach constantly between knee and shoulder level, frequently below knee level and overhead.
Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds independently, frequently push or pull up to 40 pounds of force, and safely transfer 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Help people develop daily living skills and participate in life activities by creating an environment for learning, growth, and discovery.
Help people identify and achieve the goals most important to them so they can live as independently and fully as possible.
Monitor the comfort and safety of the people served.
Ensure medical, nutritional, and personal care needs are met.
Provide emotional support.
Assist with general housekeeping, meal preparation, and laundry.