Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Little City is a nonprofit organization that serves youth teens and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities as well as those diagnosed on the Autism Spectrum and adults with special healthcare needs.

Little City is seeking highly motivated and mission-centered individuals for the position of Direct Support Professionals (DSP/Caregiver/CNA). We currently have a variety of shifts (full-time and part-time).

Salary: Base wage $18.75./ Hr

CNAs receive additional .50/HR

Plus $ 1.00 - Weekend Shift Differential

Overtime Rates: $28.12/hr/- $28.87/Hr- when working over 40/hr per week. CURRENT STAFF MAKE $30K $40K $50K w/overtime!!!

If you are seeking employment that is secure and provides a rewarding job experience apply today! Locations: Palatine Arlington Heights Schaumburg Hanover Park Hoffman Estates Streamwood and Roselle.

HOW TO APPLY:

You can apply by visiting our Careers page at Careers. Type in Direct Support Professional in the Search Box.

Job Summary:

Provides direct care to those with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Performs personal care tasks including assistance with basic personal hygiene and grooming toileting feeding and ambulation medical monitoring and health care related tasks.
Fosters positive relationships between caretakers and individuals served.
Ensures client safety and maintaining a safe environment.
Reminds and assists clients with medications
Encourages self-help activities.
Reports changes in clients condition or family situation to supervisors.
Documents services provided.
Performs home management functions such as housekeeping laundry bed making and cleaning.
Plans meals shopping for groceries preparing and serving food/meals feeding and clean-up.
Accompanies clients to scheduled appointments and transports clients or running errands for clients.
Please note that this job summary is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Dont have any DSP Caregiver or residential related care experience No problem. We provide all the classroom and on the job training! You will receive all the PAID classroom (40 hours) and on the job training (80 hours) you need to be successful in this position.

Little City offers competitive salaries and benefits for eligible employees such as medical dental and vision insurance short-term and long-term disability 401(k) and Roth 401(k) retirement plans with employer match Flexible Spending Accounts ( FSA) life insurance critical illness hospital indemnity paid holidays paid time off (vacation personal and sick time) and an employee assistance program.

21 years of age or older
High School Diploma or equivalent
Valid regular Illinois drivers license with a responsible driving record and proof of vehicle insurance
Ability to maintain confidentiality. Strong interpersonal and communication skills
A desire and passion to assist individuals with developmental disabilities and other challenges in their personal growth
Ability to work in a group home home-like settings

Why You Want to Join the Little City Family Our benefits include (based on status): Competitive wages Fixed schedules so you can plan your life with consistency Generous Time Off Benefits: Vacation Sick and Personal Seven Paid Holidays Competitive health dental and vision insurance Prescription Drug Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Retirement 401(k) Plan with employer match Company paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Company paid Life Insurance Employee referral bonuses Employee Assistance Program

Little City is an EEO/AA and Substance/Tobacco Free Employer

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