DSP - Direct Support Professional | Full-Time- 2nd Shift!!

Hope•Springfield, IL

22d•$20 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Hope is a clinical, educational, and therapeutic provider for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorder. We exist to help children and their families reach their maximum potential by providing state-of-the-art applied behavioral analysis therapies and access to recreation, vocational training, and individualized education programming. Our mission is to provide the best services in the most inclusive environments to encourage persons to fulfill their individual potential through evidence-based treatment, advocacy, and community education. There’s no place like Hope.

Requirements

Must be 21 years of age or older.
High School Diploma or equivalent education.
A Valid Driver’s License
Successful background clearance, physical, agility test, and drug/alcohol screening.
Lift, push, pull and/ or carry 50 pounds.
Ability to stand, walk, grasp, reach, stoop, crouch, crawl and run.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a psychology, education, or human services related field.
Experience working with people with developmental disabilities.
Enthusiasm for working with children.

Responsibilities

Work directly 1:1 in a group home setting with children with developmental disabilities
Effectively communicate with families/guardians about their child’s progress.
Work with the treatment team to track session data and help clients achieve individualized communication and early learning goals.
Assist with planning and preparing for clinic-based group activities.
Model professional appearance and attitudes.