DSP / Direct Support Professional // Weekend Daytime
Rimland Services NFP · Evanston, IL · 6 mo ago
On-siteCustomer Service$21.6–$24.6/hrFull-time
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 may 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.
Qualifications
- You must have a valid drivers license and be willing to drive company vehicles to be eligible for this shift.
Skills
- Professional demeanor
- Energetic and nurturing personality
- Ability to provide hands-on support
- Knowledge of daily living activities
- Strong interpersonal skills
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
- If Part-Time (34 hours per week): Friday: 2 PM – 12 AM, Saturday: 9 AM – 9 PM, Sunday: 9 AM – 9 PM
- If Full-Time (40 hours per week): Friday: 2 PM – 12 AM, Saturday: 9 AM – 9 PM, Sunday: 9 AM – 9 PM, A 6-hour shift on the same day each week, usually 4 PM – 10 PM