Direct Services Professional (DSP) - Part Time

Envision Unlimited • Hickory Hills, IL

5d • 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 in a residential Community Integrated Living Arrangement (CILA) setting, helping residents with daily tasks such as personal grooming, medication management, transportation, scheduling, meal preparation, and household upkeep.

The position may involve physically assisting people with hygiene and daily living tasks, supporting individuals with behavioral or medical needs, responding to emergencies using agency-approved crisis prevention and de-escalation procedures, and performing physically demanding tasks such as lifting, transferring, and light housekeeping. Residents may sometimes exhibit hostile or verbally aggressive behavior. DSPs are expected to remain calm and professional, maintain appropriate boundaries, and follow agency-approved safety and behavior procedures. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

This position has no supervisory responsibilities. Employees are expected to respect diversity and contribute to a welcoming, supportive work environment free from discrimination and harassment.

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 previous 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 and 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, including Bystander Intervention; Anti-Harassment and Sexual Harassment; Rule 50 Abuse and Neglect; Bloodborne Pathogens, Standard Precautions and Exposure Incidents; Confidentiality and HIPAA; DDD HCBS Waiver; and Defensive Driving.
• Review the listed policies, including abuse, neglect, exploitation, death or serious injury reporting; harassment; Code of Ethics; bloodborne pathogen exposure; and vehicle use, seat belt and transportation safety.
• Remain calm and professional when responding to hostile or verbally aggressive behavior, maintain appropriate boundaries, and follow agency-approved procedures.
• DSP experience is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Previous DSP experience.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and assist residents with personal grooming and appearance as needed.
• Transport and accompany residents to appointments and other services, including day program sites, as needed.
• Supervise and assist residents with taking medication in accordance with program guidelines.
• Help residents prepare 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.

What This Job Offers

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