SUPPORT STAFF

Direct Support Professional

At Little Friends, what we do matters! At Little Friends, we empower individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities to thrive in their community. Our programs and staff provide lifelong opportunities for growth, so our people we serve can work, learn, play and experience the joy of life's everyday moments. We can only achieve this through the hard work and dedication of our staff. We're committed to creating an environment that enhances employees' lives by making time spent at work meaningful and fulfilling. Little Friends is an equal opportunity employer committed to service excellence. We offer competitive wages, extensive paid training and an excellent benefits package to qualifying employees – including vacation, paid sick leave, medical/dental/life insurance, retirement savings and more.

The Direct Support Professional supports individuals with developmental disabilities to have a quality of life. To promote the health, safety and well-being of individuals. A Direct Support Professional serves as an advocate for individuals in communicating their needs and goals.

We are looking for a capable direct support professional to care for our residents and to encourage them to live independent, productive lives. The direct support professional will follow guidelines and specific instructions pertaining to individual residents' support, treatments, and care. You will assist with personal care needs, support the expression of spiritual beliefs, and encourage meaningful interactions between residents and the community. You will be an advocate for the whole community with disabilities.

To be successful in this role you need to be mindful of resident's disabilities in an empathetic manner, yet care for them in a way that encourages their independence and inclusion in the community. Top candidates are empathetic, patient, and prudent.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establishing a secure, positive environment that nurtures the individuals' needs, self-expression, and goals.
• Overseeing the individuals we serve and taking care of their needs, and performing housekeeping duties as necessary
• Delivering individualized training and care for the individuals in compliance with healthcare professionals' instructions and other specific guidelines.
• Advancing individuals' decision-making, productivity, and participation in a range of activities.
• Promoting independence in daily activities, such as work, learning, and leisure.
• Facilitating individuals' inclusion in the community's experiences and activities.
• Maintaining knowledge of individuals' ISP requirements and needs
• Complying with Little Friends policies and procedures
• Maintaining documentation in compliance with company procedures.
• Operating facility's vehicles in compliance with company policies and governmental statutes
• Shopping for groceries and preparing meals that meet specific client dietary needs
• Encouraging client engagement in social networks and communities
• Other duties as required

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Salary: $22.00/hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Full Time live-in weekend shifts
• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability
• Weekends only

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Naperville, IL: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Direct support: 1 year (Preferred)

Requirements:

• HS Diploma or GED
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must have valid IL driver's license, good driving record and able to transport clients in own vehicle.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment basic education test.