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(Dsp) Direct Support Professional
Job Location:
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Posted:
18 August 2026 (7 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
15 November 2026
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Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Choose a job you love and you will never have to work a day in your life.
Helping our participants Is the best way to find yourself and lose yourself in the service of others
POSITION:DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL (DSP)
LOCATIONS: ALSIP IL
SALARY:
$21.55 Per Hour
OPENINGS
FULL-TIME / PART-TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE
WORK HOURS: DAYS EVENINGS MIDNIGHTS AND ROTATING WEEKENDS
PARK LAWN OFFERS A COMPREHENSIVE MEDICAL DENTAL AND VISION PLAN ALONG WITH THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS .
(PTO) PAID TIME OFF / HOLIDAY PAY
Accident Basic Life Voluntary Life Critical Illness FSA LPFSA (for your child up to the age of 13 or disabled)
Long Term Disability Short Term Disability. Transit 403(b) with match
New Hires are eligible for Holiday pay upon start.
New Hires are eligible for Holiday pay upon start.
Benefit eligible in 30 days
BENEFITS VARIES BASED ON EMPLOYMENT STATUS (F.T OR P.T)
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. High School Diploma or GED
2. At least 18 years of age
3. No disqualifying events on criminal background check
4. No disqualifying events on Health Care Workers Registry
5. Pass pre-employment physical drug and alcohol test
6. Valid Drivers License required.
BASIC FUNCTION: Provide direct care services for individuals with intellectual disabilities including assistance with activities of daily living such as hygiene dressing and eating. Train individuals to acquire skills necessary to enhance independence. Participate in and implement Individual Habilitation Plans.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: THIS POSITION REQUIRES THE EMPLOYEE TO BE ABLE TO SUCCESSFULLY PERFORM THE FOLLOWING:
Pass DSP classroom and OJT program approved by Illinois DHS
Understand written and oral English Language
Record observations in participants files
Write legible clear and accurate observations in standard English
Able to complete Medication Program required by DHS
Lift 50 pounds without assistance; transfer residents from bed to wheelchair and back; operate mechanical lift
Stand sit walk reach grip bend and lift as assessed by job analysis screening
Remain free of alcohol and/or illegal substance use while working; as determined by random testing
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
About Company
Everyone deserves an opportunity to contribute, connect and be valued. Since 1955, Park Lawn has been helping people with intellectual and developmental disabilities thrive. Today, as a nationally...
