Community Day Services Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Community Day Services - Day Shift, Monday through Friday 7:30 am to 3:30 pm $1000 sign-on bonus for full-time

Starting Hourly Wage:

$18.25/hour Join the Opportunity House team and make a difference in the lives of others! Caring and compassionate individuals are needed to work with clients with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a classroom setting. Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) at Opportunity House are invaluable to our mission to help people with developmental disabilities work, live in homes of their choice, and enjoy community life. DSP duties include but are not limited to:

• Advocate and protect clients' health, safety, financial and personal well-being.
• Teach and support clients in learning daily living (meal preparation, housekeeping, money management etc.), personal care (including toileting and showering as needed), adaptive living (conflict resolution and emotional regulation) and employment skills.
• Provide support and assistance in a classroom environment while fostering the acquisition of skills, appropriate behavior, greater independence and personal choice. promoting independence and
• Maintain a safe and healthy classroom environment and teach home and community safety, including evacuation procedures.
• Encourage participation and provide individualized engagement and for each client developed from their unique interests.
• Plan and implement community recreation and leisure activities.
• Attend Interdisciplinary Team meetings and other meetings as assigned.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation and records.
• Maintain a cooperative relationship with clients, parents/guardians, other agencies, co-workers, and other departments to foster productive teamwork and accomplish goals.
• Comply with and enforce licensing and regulatory requirements, accreditation standards and OH policy and procedures.
• Provide client transportation as assigned, which may include driving company cars, vans, or buses in accordance with OH's safety procedures; teach clients how to navigate public transportation.
• Maintain First Aid, CPR Certification and other required certification and training.

Opportunity House will provide you with all the necessary training to succeed as a Direct Support Professional! DSP training is provided online, is flexible and paid! Once you successfully complete DSP training, you will be added to the Illinois Healthcare Workers Registry as a DSP as well!

Requirements:

• Must be 18 year or older.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance.
• Personal vehicle to use on company business if needed.
• Must be able to pass required background checks. Benefits include the following based on eligibility:
• Competitive Health, Dental and Vision Plans
• 401(K) Plan (Up to a 6% Employer Match)
• Vacation, Sick, and Personal paid time off
• College Tuition Reimbursement
• Gym Membership Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• $1000 Sign-On Bonus
• $500 Referral Bonus

HSA & FSA

• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Employer Paid

STD & LTD EEO

Statement OH provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, OH complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$18.25 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid orientation Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person