Direct Support Professional

Envision Unlimited•Bourbonnais, IL

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About The Position

Now Hiring: Direct Support Professionals (DSPs)! Bourbonnais, IL | Full-Time | Community Living Services Looking to make a real difference while working with an amazing team? Join Envision Unlimited, where we empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live life to the fullest! About Envision Unlimited: Founded in 1948 in Chicago, Envision Unlimited provides a full spectrum of care for individuals with disabilities ranging in age from infancy to 80+. We serve all individuals regardless of race, gender, religion, or ability to pay. Our innovative services span Chicagoland and Central Illinois and include community living, day programs, behavioral health, employment services, family respite, and foster care. Our innovative services span Chicagoland and Central Illinois and include community living, day programs, behavioral health, employment services, family respite, foster care and Supportive Housing. Learn more at: www.envisionunlimited.org What you’ll do: Support daily living tasks (think: cooking, cleaning, self-care) Help members get to appointments and day programs Assist with medications Coach through tough moments and celebrate big wins Be a friend, mentor, and role model

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED (This is an essential requirement. Proof of education and transcripts must be uploaded with application)
A big heart and lots of patience
Valid driver’s license + reliable transportation
Ability to pass a background check
Employees shall respect the diversity of all individuals (e.g., clients, co-workers, stakeholders) and refrain from any form of discrimination and/or based upon a person’s legally protected characteristics or conduct, including but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression.
Employees share the responsibility of creating and maintaining a welcoming, supportive, and inclusive work environment.
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
While performing the duties of this job, physical requirements may include standing, walking, and sitting; seeing; hearing and listening; clear speech; dexterity and use of hands and fingers.

Responsibilities

Support daily living tasks (think: cooking, cleaning, self-care)
Help members get to appointments and day programs
Assist with medications
Coach through tough moments and celebrate big wins
Be a friend, mentor, and role model

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision (Blue Cross Blue Shield)
12 paid holidays + vacation, sick, and personal time
Pet necessity Discounts & more
Paid training + CEUs + support for licensure
Career growth opportunities
Blue Cross/Blue Shield Medical Coverage: HMO, PPO
Dental and Vision Insurance Options
Company paid Life and LTD Insurance
Voluntary plans (Pet insurance, AD&D, Life, Critical Illness, Short Term Disability)
12 Paid Holidays
Paid vacation, sick time and personal days
403b plan
In house training and CEU’s
Employee Assistance Network
Support for pursuing clinical licensure (financial and time off)
Opportunity for career growth & development