Direct Support Professional

Challenge Unlimited Inc•Edwardsville, IL

13d•$20 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Challenge Unlimited, Inc./Residential Options is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in residential settings in Edwardsville, Illinois. DSPs assist residents with daily tasks and provide instruction and support to help them develop skills, pursue personal goals, increase independence, and participate in their communities. No prior experience is required; the company provides paid training. The position reports to the Director of Residential Options or a Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP). This is a full-time position with an 8 a.m.–4 p.m. shift listed; all shifts may be included in the schedule. Weekends, mandated overtime, and some holidays are also included. Pay is $20.35 per hour, with benefits.

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.
Proficient computer and typing skills.

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, resident progress, behaviors, incidents, and health-related information accurately.
Complete required reports and maintain resident records in accordance with 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.