DSP / Direct Support Professional // Weekday Afternoon

About the role

We are hiring DSPs who are professional, energetic, and nurturing. You will provide hands-on support to individuals in their homes as they work on daily activities and long-term goals. This includes activities such as meal preparation, enhancing social skills, providing companionship, community outings, and more.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on support to individuals in their homes as they work on daily activities and long-term goals.
• Activities include meal preparation, enhancing social skills, providing companionship, community outings, and more.

Requirements

• Pass: A fingerprint criminal background check, a child abuse and neglect check, and a drug screen.
• Provide: An original document showing high school completion or high school equivalency, residency for the past 2 years, current & original documents verifying identity and ability to legally work in the United States, two verifiable employment references within the last 3 years, and proof of a valid drivers license at the time of interview.

Benefits

• Generous paid leave
• Insurance (group health after 90 days of employment)
• 401(k) retirement plan (eligible after 1 year)
• Holiday incentives (gift cards, premium pay, etc.)
• Paid training (First Aid, CPR, AED, CPI, and more)
• A monthly personal fitness stipend

Pay

- Base rate: $21.60/hour

- $24.60/hour if certified to administer medication (we can train you if you are not currently certified!)

Schedule

Note: Your shift will not vary and you must be able to work the entire shift, every week.

Location: Evanston, IL

Schedule: Monday – Thursday, 2PM – 12AM