Direct Services Professional (DSP) - Part Time

Envision Unlimited • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides direct, hands-on support to individuals with developmental disabilities in a residential Community Integrated Living Arrangement (CILA) setting. The role helps residents achieve and maintain their maximum level of functioning in independent community living through support with daily living activities, personal care, medication, transportation, meals, household tasks, and scheduled activities.

The position may involve physically assisting residents with personal hygiene, grooming, and daily living tasks; 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 physical tasks such as lifting, transferring, and light housekeeping. Residents may sometimes exhibit hostile or verbally aggressive behavior. The DSP is expected to remain calm and professional, maintain appropriate boundaries, and follow agency-approved de-escalation, behavior-plan, crisis-prevention, and safety procedures. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This is a part-time, non-exempt, non-union position in Community Living Services. It has no supervisory responsibilities. Employees are expected to respect individual diversity, refrain from discrimination and harassment, and contribute to a welcoming and supportive work environment. Compensation is $22.61 per hour.

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.
• 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 prior 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 (40-hour training) within two weeks of receipt, if applicable.
• Complete required annual trainings in Paylocity and required policy reviews.
• Remain calm and professional and follow agency-approved de-escalation, crisis prevention, behavior-plan, and safety procedures when responding to challenging behavior or emergencies.
• Meet the physical demands of the position, which may include standing, walking, sitting, seeing, hearing and listening, clear speech, and dexterity and use of hands and fingers.

Nice To Haves

• Prior Direct Support Professional (DSP) experience is 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 using 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.

What This Job Offers

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