Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Part Time

Envision Unlimited • Markham, IL

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About The Position

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) at Envision Unlimited assists individuals with disabilities in achieving and maintaining their maximum level of functioning in independent community living. The role provides direct, hands-on support to individuals with developmental disabilities in a residential (CILA) setting. Support includes monitoring and assisting with daily activities such as personal grooming, medication management, transportation, meal preparation, household chores, and bedroom maintenance.

The position may involve physically assisting individuals with personal hygiene and daily living tasks, supporting people with behavioral or medical needs, and responding to emergencies using Agency-approved crisis prevention, de-escalation, physical intervention, First Aid, and CPR procedures. The role also includes physically demanding tasks such as lifting, transferring, and light housekeeping. Employees should remain calm and professional when individuals exhibit hostile or verbally aggressive behavior and follow Agency-approved behavior and safety procedures. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; proof required.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check.
• Valid driver's license.
• Complete CPR and First Aid certification by the date assigned by the Training Manager and renew before expiration.
• Complete Safety Care Training by the first day of employment and renew annually within 365 days of the previous completion.
• Complete OIG-Abuse/Neglect Training by the first day of employment and renew annually.
• Become an Authorized Direct Support Professional (ADSP) within 150 days of hire.
• Complete the OJT Packet within 120 days of hire if DSP certification is needed because the employee was not on the HCWR at hire.
• Register on the Healthcare Workforce Registry (HCWR) portal as a DD Aide within 120 days of hire.
• Complete Defensive Driving Training via Mineral within one week of hire.
• Complete Rule 50/Abuse and Neglect and Program Personnel Compliance trainings no later than the first day of work.
• Complete DSP Training Courses via Infinitec, a 40-hour training, within two weeks of receipt, if applicable.
• Complete annual trainings in Paylocity and the listed policy reviews.
• Remain calm and professional and follow Agency-approved de-escalation, crisis prevention, behavior plan, and safety procedures.

Nice To Haves

• DSP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and assist residents with personal grooming and appearance as necessary.
• Transport and accompany residents to appointments and other services, including day program sites, as needed.
• Supervise and assist residents in taking medication in accordance with program guidelines.
• Assist residents in preparing daily schedules, including household chores, social activities, meetings, and appointments.
• Perform cleaning and housekeeping duties such as vacuuming, dusting, sweeping, and mopping.
• Monitor and assist residents with daily bedroom maintenance.
• Respond to medical and behavioral emergencies following appropriate health and safety, aggression management, First Aid, CPR, and other procedures.
• Plan menus and assist with meal preparation as required.
• Perform other essential responsibilities as needed to meet program requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED