Direct Support Professional

Challenge Unlimited Inc • Edwardsville, IL • 4h ago

This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/13452254

Description:

Were seeking someone who is wanting to make a difference in someones life as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) at Challenge Unlimited, Inc/Residential Options in Edwardsville , IL.

No experience! No Problem! We provide all the PAID training needed to provide the best care.

Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities need people in their lives who provide them with assistance and instruction on completing tasks most people take for granted. The people who provide this help and training are called Direct Support Professionals, or DSPs. At Residential Options, our DSPs work in residential settings helping our clients learn new skills, reach life goals, and turn houses into homes. DSP\'s report to the Director of Residential Options or Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP).

Position Summary:

Shift: Full-Time.

Hours: Evenings 2pm-10pm, 3pm-11pm, 4pm-12am (can be scheduled

any of these shifts)

Weekends and mandated overtime included in schedule.

Salary:\$19.75 dollars per hour

Location: Edwardsville , IL

Responsibilities:

Ensure clients receive their medication on time.

Support clients who cant move on their own.

Help clients dress, bathe, eat etc.

Assist clients with physical therapy exercises.

Cook meals according to the customers restrictions.

Help with their shopping.

Do necessary housekeeping and laundry to maintain a clean

environment.

Provide emotional support.

Inform physicians or supervisors about uncommon events.

Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency.

Report behaviors, accidents, new issues to RSM.

Documentation in a Residents file of services provided, health,

behaviors or uncommon events.

Taking residents out into the community for activities to promote

social skills, independent skills, creativity, clubs, sports, games, etc.

Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent required

Must pass a criminal background check

Must pass a child abuse & neglect background check

Must pass a motor vehicle background check

Must be at least 21 years old

Have a valid drivers license

Must pass state required CASAS literacy assessment prior to

employment.

CPR, 1st Aid, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), Med Passing and DSP

training provided by the company must be successfully completed within the first 4 months and annually thereafter to maintain the position

proficient with computer and typing skills.

Benefits:

Life Insurance

Medical with Rx & Vision

Dental

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Holidays

Vacation

P\ \ \ \ Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.\ \

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