Direct Support Professional (DSP) - CILA PROGRAM

Position: Direct Support Professional (DSP) – CILA Program Locations: Tinley Park / Orland Park / Chicago Ridge Area, Oak Lawn Salary: $21.30 Per Hour Openings Work hours: Days, evenings, midnights with some rotating weekends Benefits Park Lawn offers a comprehensive medical, dental and vision plan, along with the following benefits: (PTO) paid time off / holiday pay Accident, Basic Life, Voluntary Life, Critical Illness, FSA, LPFSA (for your child up to the age of 13 or disabled) Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability. Transit, 403(b) with match New hires are eligible for holiday pay upon start. Benefits vary based on employment status (F.T. or P.T.) Qualifications High School Diploma or GED At least 18 years of age No disqualifying events on criminal background check No disqualifying events on Health Care Workers Registry Pass pre-employment physical, drug and alcohol test Valid Driver License Required Basic Function Provide direct care services for individuals with intellectual disabilities including assistance with activities of daily living such as hygiene, dressing, and eating. Train individuals to acquire skills necessary to enhance independence. Participate in and implement Individual Habilitation Plans. Essential Functions Pass DSP classroom and OJT program approved by Illinois DHS Understand written and oral English language Record observations in participants’ files Write legible, clear, and accurate observations in standard English Able to complete medication program required by DHS Lift 50 pounds without assistance; transfer residents from bed to wheelchair and back; operate mechanical lift Stand, sit, walk, reach, grip, bend and lift as assessed by job analysis screening Remain free of alcohol and/or illegal substance use while working; as determined by random testing #J-18808-Ljbffr