Developmental Services Center (DSC)
Direct Support Professional - Community Day Services
Developmental Services Center (DSC), Chicago, Illinois, United States
Make a difference with DSC!
Community Day Services Direct Support Professional - Bi-annual retention bonuses!
DSC provides educational, professional, residential, employment and behavioral support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Champaign and Ford counties.
Are you a people person who gets joy/satisfaction from supporting others to take small and large steps in their lives?
Do you want to have fun at work and make a difference?
Do you like to go bowling, shopping, swimming, out to eat, to movies, to libraries, to museums, to parks, to concerts, or to volunteer?
Are you artistic, musical, athletic, great at board games, or able to talk about any subject?
Do you want a job you are proud of?
If so, we have the job for you! We’re looking for enthusiastic, dependable, and hard-working people to join our Community Day Services (CDS) team. As a
CDS Direct Support Professional (DSP)
you will be part of an amazing team who is positive, caring and dedicated to making a difference in the lives of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Facilitate community involvement opportunities.
Promote community connections and partnerships.
Assist people in discovering new interests, hobbies, skills.
Assist people with personal care as needed.
Have the autonomy to plan, develop, and implement fun, educational, creative, and engaging activities.
Daily data collection.
Each day, you will be engaged in rewarding work where you will play an integral role in DSC’s mission to support people to live a rich and meaningful life.
REQUIREMENTS
High School diploma or equivalent. Must be 21 years old and have a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive a company van. Must successfully complete required trainings. Must have sufficient physical stamina and mobility to push, pull, and lift.
Paid training will be provided. Upon completion of training you will be certified with the Illinois Department of Public Health as a DD Aide.
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) and Home Health Aides (HHA) are encouraged to apply.
HOURS
40 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm (includes a working lunch); No evenings, weekends or holidays!
WHAT WE OFFER YOU
Grant-funded
retention bonuses
upto 2 payments for a maximum of
$1,200 per fiscal year!
(depending on when in the grant year you were hired)
$16.50 per hour
Professional resources available through the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) with opportunities to connect with peers from all over the U.S.
All benefits start day 1 of employment
21 days of paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday and 6 days of paid reserve sick leave per year
Medical, dental, life and disability coverage
(starts first day of employment)
Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA), Flex Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care Account (DCA)
Voluntary benefits including vision, STD, critical illness, accident, legal insurance and identity theft protection
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Employee referral program (up to $1000 per referral)
Fun, family‑oriented work environment, casual dress, and employee appreciation events
Employee assistance program
Lots of perks and benefits!
Please follow the link to view our full summary of employee benefits DSC SUMMARY OF EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
EOE
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Community Day Services Direct Support Professional - Bi-annual retention bonuses!
DSC provides educational, professional, residential, employment and behavioral support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Champaign and Ford counties.
Are you a people person who gets joy/satisfaction from supporting others to take small and large steps in their lives?
Do you want to have fun at work and make a difference?
Do you like to go bowling, shopping, swimming, out to eat, to movies, to libraries, to museums, to parks, to concerts, or to volunteer?
Are you artistic, musical, athletic, great at board games, or able to talk about any subject?
Do you want a job you are proud of?
If so, we have the job for you! We’re looking for enthusiastic, dependable, and hard-working people to join our Community Day Services (CDS) team. As a
CDS Direct Support Professional (DSP)
you will be part of an amazing team who is positive, caring and dedicated to making a difference in the lives of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Facilitate community involvement opportunities.
Promote community connections and partnerships.
Assist people in discovering new interests, hobbies, skills.
Assist people with personal care as needed.
Have the autonomy to plan, develop, and implement fun, educational, creative, and engaging activities.
Daily data collection.
Each day, you will be engaged in rewarding work where you will play an integral role in DSC’s mission to support people to live a rich and meaningful life.
REQUIREMENTS
High School diploma or equivalent. Must be 21 years old and have a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive a company van. Must successfully complete required trainings. Must have sufficient physical stamina and mobility to push, pull, and lift.
Paid training will be provided. Upon completion of training you will be certified with the Illinois Department of Public Health as a DD Aide.
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) and Home Health Aides (HHA) are encouraged to apply.
HOURS
40 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm (includes a working lunch); No evenings, weekends or holidays!
WHAT WE OFFER YOU
Grant-funded
retention bonuses
upto 2 payments for a maximum of
$1,200 per fiscal year!
(depending on when in the grant year you were hired)
$16.50 per hour
Professional resources available through the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) with opportunities to connect with peers from all over the U.S.
All benefits start day 1 of employment
21 days of paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday and 6 days of paid reserve sick leave per year
Medical, dental, life and disability coverage
(starts first day of employment)
Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA), Flex Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care Account (DCA)
Voluntary benefits including vision, STD, critical illness, accident, legal insurance and identity theft protection
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Employee referral program (up to $1000 per referral)
Fun, family‑oriented work environment, casual dress, and employee appreciation events
Employee assistance program
Lots of perks and benefits!
Please follow the link to view our full summary of employee benefits DSC SUMMARY OF EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
EOE
#J-18808-Ljbffr