Direct Support Person, Sterling Group Home FT
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois · Sterling, IL · 1 mo ago
OTHR$18/hrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Provide assistance with self‑care, hygiene, meal preparation, housekeeping, socialization, and recreation.
- Collect, record, and file required data.
- Monitor, implement, and document individual personal goals and behavior programs.
- Participate in the development of individual service plans through daily logs, programming suggestions, and staffing input.
- Support community integration, including providing transportation to the persons served.
- Maintain regular and consistent work attendance.
- Demonstrate professional, positive behavior and act with integrity toward clients, families, coworkers, and partner organizations.
Schedule
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, 10:30 pm – 8:30 am.
Pay
- Hourly rate: $18
- On‑demand flexible paydays for earned wages via Dayforce Wallet
Benefits
- Competitive salary based on education, experience, and licensure
- Comprehensive benefits package for full‑time employees, including health‑care insurance
- Up to 26 days of paid time off per calendar year
- 11 paid holidays and sick time
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible hours
- Paid training to support growth and success
- Opportunity for advancement
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Background check clearance
- CPR and First Aid basics
- Pass the TABE test
- Age 18 or older
- Availability for all shifts, including overnights and weekends
- Clear verbal and written communication skills
- Valid driver’s license in good standing for the state of residence
- Reliable transportation
- Valid Illinois statutory minimum liability insurance (bodily injury and property damage)