Direct Support Professional

Mosaic • Pontiac, IL

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About The Position

We're looking for Direct Support Professionals to join our team! As a DSP, you will provide support and guidance to people served as they learn and develop important daily living skills and life activities to live as independently as possible.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Valid U.S. driver's license required, where applicable.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Work requires frequent physical activity including extended periods of standing, walking, and bending with occasional periods of sitting, kneeling, climbing, stooping, crouching, squatting and balancing.
• Work also requires constant reaching between knee and shoulder level as well as frequent reaching below knee level and overhead.
• Work requires occasional independent lifting up to 25 pounds, frequent push/pull up to 40 pounds of force and the ability to safely transfer 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• A natural helper - you possess the natural instinct to help people feel more relaxed, safe and confident.
• A top-notch listener - you hear the one-of-a-kind stories in every person you meet and naturally embrace each person's uniqueness.
• A dedicated teacher - you have a knack for sensing the emotions of others and enjoy helping others explore and learn.
• A proud advocate - you have an innate desire to stand up for people who need a voice.
• A born go-getter - you are always looking for ways to add value, improve processes, build others up, and make the world a better place.
• You have a passion for helping others.
• You're an effective, clear communicator - both written and verbal.
• You're practically always on time (or early) and strive to exceed expectations whenever possible.
• You have excellent time management skills and are able to juggle multiple responsibilities while communicating honestly about your timelines, challenges, and questions.
• You do whatever it takes and the phrase "That's not my job" is not a part of your vocabulary.
• When you hear the word inclusive or inclusion, you know that is you. People are people and you consider yourself a people person!
• Desire to make a positive difference in people's lives. No experience needed. We provide thorough training.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the development of important daily living skills and life activities by creating an environment where people can learn, grow and discover.
• Help people identify and achieve the goals most important to them in order to live their best life possible.
• Monitor the comfort and safety of the people we serve while ensuring their medical, nutritional and personal care needs are being met.
• Demonstrate emotional support while assisting with general housekeeping, meal preparation and laundry duties.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED