Direct Support Professional

Job Description

(Nonprofit / Social Services / Healthcare / Transitional Living Programs / DD Residences, TLPs, CILAs)

The Personality

Have you cared for a loved one and found it rewarding? Do you have the motivation to help others? Does making a difference matter to you? Are you someone who enjoys learning is ready to earn multiple certifications in CPR, First Aid and more thorough on the job training program?

We are working closely with several client partners to refer professionals for training classes and orientations that are scheduled weekly in various locations. For this position, a caring heart and a desire to help others to live as independently as possible is the only experience required. The comprehensive training program they provide will teach you everything you need to know to be successful in this job.

Because this is an entry level role, our clients have opportunities that offer future career growth. We would love to tell you more, please apply immediately!

The Opportunity

As a Direct Support Professional, you will play a direct care role, assisting individuals with severe developmental disabilities to learn skills of daily living.

This can include providing training and assistance with self-care, hygiene, meal preparation, housekeeping and laundry.

• Engaging in socialization and recreation activities, as well as use of public transportation to these activities.

• Professional communication with individuals being served, co-workers, and outside agency personnel.

• Ensuring that participants are engaged, active and involved according to scheduled plans.

• Maintaining familiarity with individualized behavior programs and implementing them accordingly.

• Reinforcing the positive behavior of participants according to individual needs.

You will receive 40 hours of classroom training and 80-120 hours of on the job training to complete DSP Certification, including:

• Introduction to Intellectual Disabilities

• Human Rights

• Abuse/Neglect & Exploitation

• Safety

• CPR

• First Aid

• Ensuring the Rights of the Individual

• Non-Violent Crisis Interventions

• Community Integration

The Must-Haves

• U.S. high school diploma or GED, or educational evaluation by an approved and licensed agency if you were educated outside of the United States

• Ability to pass a background check, to include criminal background, finger prints, DCFS CANTS (Abuse and Neglect Tracking System), education credentials, and references

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.