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DSC

Direct Support Professional - Community Day Services

DSC, Champaign, Illinois, us, 61825

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Overview Direct Support Professional - Community Day Services

Join to apply for the Direct Support Professional - Community Day Services role at DSC. DSC provides educational, professional, residential, employment and behavioral support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Champaign and Ford counties.

Make a difference with DSC! Community Day Services Direct Support Professional - Bi-annual retention bonuses.

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.

Engage in rewarding work as part of 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 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 up to 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.

Please follow the link to view our full summary of employee benefits. DSC SUMMARY OF EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

EOE

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other

Industries

Individual and Family Services

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