Direct Support Person, DSP Sterling FT (Overnight)

About the role

LSSI is hiring a full-time Direct Support Person to provide assistance in areas such as self-care, hygiene, meal preparation, housekeeping, socialization, and recreation.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, implement, and document individual personal goals and behavior programs.
• Participate in the development of individual Service Plans via the daily log, programming suggestions, and staffings.
• Participate in community integration, including providing transportation to the person(s) being served.
• Maintain regular and consistent work attendance.
• Demonstrate professional, positive behavior and carry out responsibilities with integrity, treating clients, families, other LSSI workforce members, and collaborative organizations and/or individuals in a dignified, respectful, honest, and fair manner.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Background check clearance required.
• CPR and First Aid basics required.
• Must be able to pass the TABE test.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be available to work all shifts, including overnights and weekends.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner, both verbally and in writing.
• Valid driver's license, in good standing for the state of residency required.
• Access to reliable transportation required.
• Valid IL statutory minimum liability insurance coverage, bodily injury and property damage required.

Qualifications

Essential Functions:

• Monitor, implement, and document individual personal goals and behavior programs.
• Participate in the development of individual Service Plans via the daily log, programming suggestions, and staffings.
• Participate in community integration, including providing transportation to the person(s) being served.
• Maintain regular and consistent work attendance.
• Demonstrate professional, positive behavior and carry out responsibilities with integrity, treating clients, families, other LSSI workforce members, and collaborative organizations and/or individuals in a dignified, respectful, honest, and fair manner.

Skills

N/A

Benefits

• On Demand Flexible Paydays for earned wages through an app called Dayforce Wallet.
• Competitive salary based upon relevant education, experience, and licensure. Salary $18/Hourly.
• Opportunity for advancement.
• Comprehensive benefits package for Full-time employees includes healthcare insurance, up to 26 days of paid time off per calendar year, 11 paid holidays, sick time, 403(b) plan, Employee Assistance Program, and flexible hours.

Pay

Salary $18/Hourly.

Schedule

Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday from 10:30pm to 8:30am, Thursday from 2:00pm to 8:00pm.