DSP - Direct Support Professional | Full-Time
About The Position
Hope is a clinical, educational, and therapeutic provider for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorder. The organization supports children and families through applied behavioral analysis therapies, recreation, vocational training, and individualized education programming. Hope operates as four separate 501(c)(3) nonprofit companies, with locations across seven states, and aims to support individuals and families in achieving optimum growth, independence, and joy. The Direct Support Professional position, titled Habilitation Specialist, serves residents in a broad capacity while supporting residential and operational needs. This is a full-time position in Springfield, Illinois, with openings on second and third shifts: 2:30 p.m.–11:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m. The hourly rate is $19.50–$20.10. Paid training and a comprehensive benefits package are offered.
Requirements
- Must be at least 21 years old.
- High school diploma or equivalent education.
- Valid Illinois driver's license and ability to qualify as a DCFS driver.
- Successful background clearance, physical, agility test, and drug/alcohol screening.
- Ability to lift, push, pull, and/or carry 50 pounds.
- Ability to stand, walk, grasp, reach, stoop, crouch, crawl, and run.
- Ability to work weekends and mandatory overtime.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with people with developmental disabilities.
- Enthusiasm for working with children.
Responsibilities
- Supervise assigned children and implement and document programs related to their daily living needs and routines.
- Assist children with activities of daily living, including eating, dressing, feeding, toileting, and personal hygiene.
- Engage children in activities that support the goals of their Individual Support Plan and help them achieve maximum independence.
- Maintain a valid Illinois driver's license and provide DCFS-approved transportation for medical appointments and field trips.
- Support residential operations by working mandatory overtime shifts as needed.
Benefits
- Two weeks of paid classroom training.
- Paid holidays, sick days, vacation days, and paid leave days each year.
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Short- and long-term disability.
- Employee and dependent tuition reimbursement.
- 401(k) with match and profit share.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
