DSP / Direct Support Professional // Weekend Daytime

Rimland • Evanston, IL

21d • $21 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

We are hiring DSPs who are professional, energetic, and nurturing. You will provide hands-on support to individuals in their homes as they work on daily activities and long-term goals. This includes activities such as meal preparation, enhancing social skills, providing companionship, community outings, and more.

Requirements

• You must have a valid drivers license & be willing to drive company vehicles to be eligible for this shift
• Pass: A fingerprint criminal background check
• Pass: A child abuse and neglect check
• Pass: A drug screen.
• Provide: An original document (no photocopies) showing high school completion or high school equivalency. Examples include: High school diploma, GED certificate, college transcript
• Residency for the past 2 years
• Current & original documents that verify your identity & ability to legally work in the United States
• Two verifiable employment references within the last 3 years
• Proof of valid drivers license at the time of interview

Responsibilities

• meal preparation
• enhancing social skills
• providing companionship
• community outings

Benefits

• Generous paid leave
• Insurance (group health after 90 days of employment)
• 401(k) retirement plan (eligible after 1 year)
• Holiday incentives (gift cards, premium pay, etc.)
• Paid training (First Aid, CPR, AED, CPI, and more)
• A monthly personal fitness stipend

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees