Direct Support Professional

2 days ago


Wheaton, Illinois, United States PCS - Havenwood Full time
Direct Support Provider

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Direct Support Provider to join our team at PCS - Havenwood. As a Direct Support Provider, you will play a vital role in enriching the lives of individuals with disabilities in a residential setting.


Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide training and assistance to individuals with daily personal cares, medication administration, community activities, money management, meal preparation, laundry assistance, and leisure activities.
  • Monitor and assist individuals with personal cares, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Administer medications and treatments as trained.
  • Communicate concerns, suggestions, and potential problems to supervisors in a timely and respectful manner.
  • Chart daily program information and complete cleaning tasks.

Requirements:
  • Must be 17 years of age or as dictated by licensure.
  • Must pass DHS background clearance.
  • Must have a valid driver's license.
  • Must be able to read, write, comprehend, and communicate in English.

Benefits:
  • Employer contribution towards group medical plan single premium.
  • 401(a) Retirement Savings Plan with a 5% employer annual contribution.
  • Accrue up to 4 weeks of PLT/ESST in the first year.
  • Holiday Pay.
  • Employer-paid Life Insurance.
  • Voluntary plan options available, including Accident, Critical Illness, Dental, additional Life/AD&D, Vision, and Short- and Long-Term Disability.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Paid Training.
  • Flexible Work Schedule.

Why Choose Us:

At PCS - Havenwood, we respect life, self, colleagues, and others. We work with individuals living in our residential sites and Community-Based Services Programs to help identify their challenges and disabilities and to assist, encourage, teach, and utilize their capabilities and skills to the limits of their potential hopes and dreams.

We are a mission-focused nonprofit that values integrity, commitment, respect, excellence, service, and stewardship. We will train you for success.

Prairie Community Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.



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