Direct Support Professional

at Challenge Unlimited. Inc. in Godfrey, Illinois, United States

Job Description

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 Godfrey, IL. 

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.

Position Summary:

• Shift: Full Time 
• Schedule: Day/Evening Flex 
• Hours: 8a-4p, 10a-6p, 12p-8p, 3p-11p (can be scheduled any of these shifts) 
• Weekends and mandated overtime are apart of the schedule. 
• Salary:$19.75 per hour 
• Location: Godfrey, IL

Responsibilities:

• Reports to the Residential Site Manager 
• Ensure clients receive their medication on time.
• Support clients who can’t move on their own.
• Help clients dress, bathe, eat, hygiene etc.
• Assist clients with physical therapy exercises.
• Cook meals according to the customer’s restrictions.
• Do necessary housekeeping and laundry  to maintain a clean environment.
• Provide emotional support.
• Inform supervisors about uncommon events, behaviors or incidents. 
• Review and  complete daily documentation for services provided, progress, behaviors, and  incidents in the Resident files. 
• Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency.

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent
• Driving: Must have a valid drivers license. Must be at least 21 years old to drive and pass motor vehicle background check. 
• Background Checks: Must pass a criminal background check. Must pass a child abuse & neglect background check. 
• Must pass state required CASAS literacy assessment prior to employment.
• Certifications: 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 position

• Life Insurance 
• Medical with Rx & Vision 
• Dental 
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability 
• Supplemental Term Life 
• Holidays 
• Vacation 
• Personal Days 
• Sick Days 
• Funeral Days 
• 401K

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