Direct Support Professional - West Residential
Direct Support Professional - West Residential
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27-04-2025
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Hourly Salary
$ 18 - 20
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1 Vacancy
Posted on :
27-04-2025
Job Description
Direct Support Professional West Residential
Department: Residential
Status: Fulltime
Job Summary
Sertoma Star is seeking dedicated and caring people to join our fantastic team as fulltime Service Facilitators (Direct Support Professionals).
Starting salary $18.75 to $20.00 per hour based on experience
Valid Illinois drivers license required
Paid training for Direct Support Professional certification
Shifts available: Daytime Evening Overnights and Weekends
Who We Are
At Sertoma Star Services were on a mission to empower individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and those living with mental illness to reach their goals and lead fulfilling lives. With a strategic presence in South Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana we proudly serve over 2000 consumers through a diverse range of vocational educational therapeutic and residential programs.
Sertoma Star Services roots trace back to the merger of two dynamic social services organizations New Star and Sertoma Centre combining over 125 years of expertise in providing cuttingedge personfirst services. Our united commitment is straightforward: to transform lives through delivering comprehensive services choices and opportunities to those we support in an environment that promotes selfadvocacy and personal success.
By joining the Sertoma Star Team you will have a unique opportunity to challenge limits and change lives. Together we can shape a brighter future for those we serve.
Your Role
As a Service Facilitator (Direct Support Professional) you will provide support and supervision to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities within the residential setting. In collaboration with the House Supervisor you will help facilitate daytoday services for the Residential Consumers within your assigned home. With your support the consumers are empowered to take ownership of their homes participate in their local community and learn skills that promote independence and joy. The Service Facilitator is essential to Sertomas mission of providing compassionate care and ensuring services are delivered in a personcentered manner.
Department: Residential
Status: Fulltime
Job Summary
Sertoma Star is seeking dedicated and caring people to join our fantastic team as fulltime Service Facilitators (Direct Support Professionals).
Starting salary $18.75 to $20.00 per hour based on experience
Valid Illinois drivers license required
Paid training for Direct Support Professional certification
Shifts available: Daytime Evening Overnights and Weekends
Who We Are
At Sertoma Star Services were on a mission to empower individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and those living with mental illness to reach their goals and lead fulfilling lives. With a strategic presence in South Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana we proudly serve over 2000 consumers through a diverse range of vocational educational therapeutic and residential programs.
Sertoma Star Services roots trace back to the merger of two dynamic social services organizations New Star and Sertoma Centre combining over 125 years of expertise in providing cuttingedge personfirst services. Our united commitment is straightforward: to transform lives through delivering comprehensive services choices and opportunities to those we support in an environment that promotes selfadvocacy and personal success.
By joining the Sertoma Star Team you will have a unique opportunity to challenge limits and change lives. Together we can shape a brighter future for those we serve.
Your Role
As a Service Facilitator (Direct Support Professional) you will provide support and supervision to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities within the residential setting. In collaboration with the House Supervisor you will help facilitate daytoday services for the Residential Consumers within your assigned home. With your support the consumers are empowered to take ownership of their homes participate in their local community and learn skills that promote independence and joy. The Service Facilitator is essential to Sertomas mission of providing compassionate care and ensuring services are delivered in a personcentered manner.
Responsibilities
- Develop a rapport with consumers and cultivate a safe and supportive relationship.
- Provide supervision and guidance for consumers during skillbuilding activities; assist with goals and objectives.
- Document the implementation of the goals objectives and service objectives.
- Update consumer case notes on a daily basis.
- Oversee the consumers medication.
- Assist with daily living activities including preparing meals and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Transport consumers to various activities and appointments.
- Maintain a clean and safe environment within the home and its grounds by assisting consumers in cleaning and other household chores as necessary.
Qualifications
- A High School Diploma or GED specifically recognized by the Illinois Department of Human Services is required.
- One year of experience working directly with individuals with developmental disabilities is preferred
- Valid Illinois drivers license with a clean driving record (no violations within the past 5 years).
- Demonstrated 8thgrade reading level as evidenced by standardized testing recognized by the Illinois Department of Human Services.
- Completion of all required DSP training within 120 days of hire and maintenance of required certifications. Completion of Medication Administration and maintenance of certification.
- Must be willing to work in other CILA homes as deemed necessary in order to provide the best quality care to all individuals served.
Benefits
- Generous paid time off
- 13 Paid holidays
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
- Employer Paid Insurance: Basic Life/AD&D and LongTerm Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- 403(b) with company match
- Tuition assistance
- Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
Health Safety and Culture
Sertoma Star is an equal opportunity employer that embraces the uniqueness of every person. Sertoma understands that in order for you to work effectively and be an advocate of inclusivity we must foster an environment that is respectful and sensitive to persons of all gender identities and from every cultural socioeconomic ethnic religious and racial background. Our opendoor teambuilding concept supports both agency goals and employee success.
Sertoma Star is an equal opportunity employer that embraces the uniqueness of every person. Sertoma understands that in order for you to work effectively and be an advocate of inclusivity we must foster an environment that is respectful and sensitive to persons of all gender identities and from every cultural socioeconomic ethnic religious and racial background. Our opendoor teambuilding concept supports both agency goals and employee success.
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Employment Type
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