Direct Support Professional (DSP) Part Time

Envision Unlimited•Chicago, IL

2h•Onsite

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 people with developmental disabilities in a residential Community Integrated Living Arrangement (CILA) setting, including help with personal care and daily living tasks, medication management, transportation, meal preparation, and household activities. The position may involve supporting individuals with behavioral or medical needs, responding to emergencies using agency-approved crisis prevention, de-escalation, physical intervention, First Aid, and CPR procedures, and performing physically demanding tasks such as lifting, transferring, and light housekeeping. Residents may sometimes display hostile or verbally aggressive behavior. DSPs are expected to remain calm and professional, maintain appropriate boundaries, and follow agency-approved behavior and safety procedures. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This role has no supervisory responsibilities. Employees are expected to respect individual differences, refrain from discrimination and harassment, and help maintain a welcoming and supportive work environment. The work environment is usually low to moderate in noise and may involve working alone or with others, with verbal and face-to-face contact. Physical requirements may include standing, walking, sitting, seeing, hearing, speaking clearly, and using hands and fingers.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED; proof is required.
Must be able to pass a criminal background check.
Must have a valid driver's license.
Must complete CPR and First Aid certification by the assigned deadline and renew it before expiration.
Must complete Safety Care Training by the first day of employment and renew it annually within 365 days of the prior completion.
Must complete OIG-Abuse/Neglect Training by the first day of employment and renew it annually.
Must become an Authorized Direct Support Professional (ADSP) within 150 days of hire.
Must complete the OJT Packet within 120 days of hire if DSP certification is needed because the employee was not on the HCWR at hire.
Must be registered on the Healthcare Workforce Registry (HCWR) portal as a DD Aide within 120 days of hire.
Must complete Defensive Driving Training via Mineral within one week of hire.
Must complete Rule 50/Abuse and Neglect and Program Personnel Compliance trainings no later than the first day of work.
Must complete the 40-hour DSP Training Courses via Infinitec within two weeks of receipt, if applicable.
Must complete annual trainings and policy reviews specified in the job description.
Must follow vehicle-use, seat-belt, and transportation safety policy; the employer may review the driver's Motor Vehicle Record before authorization and periodically thereafter.
Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.

Nice To Haves

DSP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitor and assist residents with personal grooming and appearance as needed.
Transport and accompany residents to appointments, day program sites, and other services as needed.
Supervise and assist residents with 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, including vacuuming, dusting, sweeping, and mopping.
Monitor and assist residents with daily bedroom maintenance.
Respond to medical and behavioral emergencies in accordance with applicable 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.
Respect the diversity of individuals and contribute to a welcoming, supportive work environment.