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Inspire Greatness Within Inc

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

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What they do

A Home Health Aide helps individuals who are disabled, elderly, or chronically ill with daily tasks, such as dressing, washing, and light housekeeping. They can care for patients in their homes or other healthcare settings, and may perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require more comprehensive agency-approved training programs.

$32,347 / year median in Illinois

+23% projected growth

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Job Description

Are you passionate about helping individuals with disabilities learn, grow, and gain independence? We have an opening for a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to join our team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to interact with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, support their clinical teams, and work closely with their families. As a DSP, you will be responsible for showing compassion, providing support to residents, and creating a safe environment. Your main focus will be fostering independence and personal choice by guiding individuals to acquire the necessary skills, such as social behavior and interpersonal competence. By doing so, you will empower individuals to become more self-reliant in their day-to-day lives. If this sounds like a rewarding opportunity, we would love to meet with you. About Inspire Greatness Within Inc Inspire Greatness Within, Inc.'s mission is to ensure that individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities are provided with the opportunity to live their greatest and most fulfilling life. Description Responsibilities Assist individuals with disabilities with their daily living activities Administer medication(s) according to guidelines Aid in implementing treatments, training programs, and developmental/behavioral plans Encourage community participation Document all observations and daily progress notes Communicate effectively with team members Assist individuals in performing their cleaning responsibilities Transport and accompany individuals to appointments, outings, and shopping Perform other responsibilities and duties as assigned by your supervisor Requirements and skills Must be 18 years of age or older Must be able to bend, stoop, push, pull, reach, sit and walk for periods of time Successful clearance of background checks Basic computer skills CPR/First Aid training (Preferred) High school diploma or equivalent Salary $17 - $21 per hour