Direct Support Professional

1 week ago


Chicago, United States JCFS Chicago Full time

JCFS is looking for talented and engaging individuals to provide supports to adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities in their home and community. This is a part time weekend position working Monday through Friday 12pm - 8pm.

JCFS Chicago provides vital, individualized, results-driven, therapeutic and supportive services for thousands of children, adults and families of all backgrounds each year, facing challenges with life transitions, mental health, developmental/intellectual disability and basic human need.

JCFS is looking for talented and engaging individuals to provide supports to adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities in their home and community.

**This position pays $17.50 hourly rate with increases based on proven relatable experience.**

**Requirements**:

- 18 years of age
- Technological skills
- Must be able to pass the S-TOFHLA (literacy test)
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- Experience in the Human Services Field
- Must be able to work weekends
- Preferred: Experience supporting individuals with Autism

**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**:

- Facilitate supports focusing on personal outcomes and independence
- Support individuals in identifying community resources
- Facilitate social experiences
- Promote health and safety
- Administer medication and follow through on procedures under RN and Rule 116 guidance
- Facilitate medical appointments
- Facilitate budgeting, shopping and cooking
- Promote a well maintained home
- Facilitate basic home maintenance and furniture set up and assembly
- Take lead on ensuring a clean, sanitized and organized home
- Facilitate transportation (public transportation)
- Respond to crisis effectively
- Collaborate with service providers, community members and families
- Complete and maintain DSP required trainings and certificates
- Complete required documentation in a timely manner
- Attend and contribute to team meetings

**Job Category**: Union Required

**What you’ll love about us**:

- Time off: Paid time off varies by position - can include vacation days and sick days.
- Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance. 401(k) with base contribution and match. Additional health and wellness benefits, financial benefits, professional training, tuition reimbursement, 6 weeks paid parental leave, and much more.
- Compensation: $17.50 hourly rate with increases based on proven relatable experience



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