Direct Support Professional

Direct Support Professional (DSP)We're seeking someone who is wanting to make a difference in someone's life as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) at Challenge Unlimited, Inc/Residential Options in Alton, 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 SummaryShift: Part-TimeHours: Day/Evening Flex 6am-2pm, 9am-3pm, 2pm-10pm, and 3pm-11pm (You can be scheduled any of the hours listed depending on the needs of the home)Weekends and mandated overtime included in schedule.Salary: $19.75 dollars per hour + BENEFITS!Location: Alton, ILResponsibilitiesEnsure clients receive their medication on time.Support clients who can't move on their own.Help clients dress, bathe, eat, etc.Assist clients with physical therapy exercises.Cook meals according to the customer's 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.RequirementsHigh school diploma or equivalent requiredMust pass a criminal background checkMust pass a child abuse & neglect background checkMust pass a motor vehicle background checkMust be at least 21 years oldHave a valid driver's licenseMust 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 positionProficient with computer and typing skills.BenefitsHolidaysSick DaysEOE StatementAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.