DSP / Direct Support Professional Weekday Afternoon /Niles/Morton Grove/Mt. Prospect/Des Plaines//

Rimland • Des Plaines, IL

9d • $22 - $25 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are hiring DSPs who are professional, energetic, and nurturing. You will provide hands-on support to individuals in their homes as they work on daily activities and long-term goals. This includes activities such as meal preparation, enhancing social skills, providing companionship, community outings, and more.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license
• Willing to drive company vehicles
• Pass a fingerprint criminal background check
• Pass a child abuse and neglect check
• Pass a drug screen
• Provide an original document (no photocopies) showing high school completion or high school equivalency (e.g., High school diploma, GED certificate, college transcript)
• Residency for the past 2 years
• Current & original documents that verify identity & ability to legally work in the United States
• Two verifiable employment references within the last 3 years
• Proof of valid driver's license at the time of interview

Nice To Haves

• Certified to administer medication

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on support to individuals in their homes as they work on daily activities and long-term goals.
• Meal preparation
• Enhancing social skills
• Providing companionship
• Community outings

Benefits

• Generous paid leave
• Insurance (group health after 90 days of employment)
• 401(k) retirement plan (eligible after 1 year)
• Holiday incentives (gift cards, premium pay, etc.)
• Paid training (First Aid, CPR, AED, CPI, and more)
• A monthly personal fitness stipend

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED