Direct Support Personnel (Part-Time)

AGENCY MISSION/ PHILOSOPHY

The employee will support the agency’s mission to empower lives through individual care and inclusive community support. We strive to:

Treat everyone with dignity and respect

Honor and support rights and confidentiality

Promote the best possible health with protection from abuse, neglect and exploitation

Engage with honesty, integrity, and ethical standards in actions and communications

Comply with applicable laws and regulations to prevent fraud, waste, conflict of interest, and inaccuracy in record-keeping

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for providing direct support to assist the individuals who we serve to achieve their desired outcomes and engage in activities of their choosing at home or in the community.

Support individuals in self-advocacy and making informed choices

Assist with bathing, showering, toileting, feeding, meal preparation, grooming/hygiene, wound-care, mobility, and laundry

Provide emotional support to the individuals served

Prepare food items according to dietary needs and preferences

Pass medications in accordance with IDHS Rule 116

Transport individuals using agency-owned vehicles

Provide and document services and supports as identified on the individual’s Implementation Strategy and as guided by the individual’s desires

Assist in obtaining, counting, documenting, and returning (as required) money used by the individuals served

Complete house safety checks and communicate house safety concerns to your supervisor as they arise

Keep the common living areas of the homes clean and assist individuals, as requested, to maintain their personal living areas

Complete vehicle safety checks and maintain vehicles, as assigned

Order and put away household groceries and supplies, as assigned

Communicate with co-workers, supervisors, and other team members about location/program and consumer needs

SCHEDULE/AVAILABILITY

MUST BE AVAILABLE to work at least one shift during two out of these three holiday seasons: Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's.

Shifts available are primarily weekends and evenings

At minimum, the person must be available to work at least one weekend shift on 3 weekends per month.

 ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Possess a valid driver’s license with the ability to drive in the daytime or at night

Must be at least 18 years old

Provide proof of a high school diploma (via transcripts) or GED from an accredited school

Must pass a criminal background check, as required by the Healthcare Worker Background Check Act (225 ILCS 46), and a DCFS Child Abuse and Neglect background check

Successfully complete and maintain American Heart Association or American Red Cross CPR/First Aid certification

Successfully complete Direct Support Person training in accordance with IDHS requirements

Pass the Short Test of Functional Health Literacy in Adults (S-TOFHLA)

Successfully complete medication administration training and annual recertifications to maintain medication administration status

WAGES

This position starts at $17.75 per hour as staff members receive paid training to prepare them for their job duties. (Individuals who live in a college dormitory and are unavailable to work during holidays and summers would start at $17.25 per hour.)

After initial training is complete, the employee will receive a $0.25 per hour raise.

After medication administration training is complete, the employee will receive an additional $0.25 per hour raise.

PAY SCHEDULE

Staff are paid every two weeks with a direct deposit option available upon request

BENEFITS

40 Hours of Paid Leave

Profit-Sharing (eligibility criteria applies)

Employee Assistance Program

Referral Bonuses for DSP Referral

QUESTIONS?

Text us at (501) 203-9636 or phone us at (217) 348-0127 with questions.