What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional - Community Day Services position at Developmental Services Center?
Discover. Self. Community.
Make a difference with DSC!
Community Day Services Direct Support Professional - $400 hiring bonus $400 quarterly retention bonuses
DSC provides educational, professional, residential, employment and behavioral support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Champaign and Ford counties.
- Are you a people person who gets joy/satisfaction from supporting others to take small and large steps in their lives?
- Do you want to have fun at work and make a difference?
- Do you like to go bowling, shopping, swimming, out to eat, to movies, to libraries, to museums, to parks, to concerts, or to volunteer?
- Are you artistic, musical, athletic, great at board games, or able to talk about any subject?
- Do you want a job you are proud of?
If so, we have the job for you! We’re looking for enthusiastic, dependable, and hard-working people to join our Community Day Services (CDS) team. As a CDS Direct Support Professional (DSP) you will be part of an amazing team who is positive, caring and dedicated to making a difference in the lives of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Facilitate community involvement opportunities.
- Promote community connections and partnerships.
- Assist people in discovering new interests, hobbies, skills.
- Assist people with personal care as needed.
- Have the autonomy to plan, develop, and implement fun, educational, creative, and engaging activities.
- Daily data collection.
- Each day, you will be engaged in rewarding work where you will play an integral role in DSC’s mission to support people to live a rich and meaningful life.
REQUIREMENTS:
- High School diploma or equivalent. Must be 21 years old and have a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive an company van. Must successfully complete required trainings. Must have sufficient physical stamina and mobility to push, pull, and lift.
- Paid training will be provided. Upon completion of training you will be certified with the Illinois Department of Public Health as a DD Aide.
- Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) and Home Health Aides (HHA) are encouraged to apply.
HOURS:
- 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm (includes a working lunch); No evenings, weekends or holidays!
WHAT WE OFFER YOU:
- Grant-funded hiring/new employee bonus of $400 (payable upon completion of training), and retention bonuses up to 4 times per year through June 2026 - up to $1,600 per year!
- $16.50 per hour
- Professional resources available through the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) with opportunities to connect with peers from all over the U.S.
- All benefits start day 1 of employment
- 21 days of paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday and 6 days of paid reserve sick leave per year
- Medical, dental, life and disability coverage (starts first day of employment)
- Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA), Flex Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care Account (DCA)
- Voluntary benefits including vision, STD, critical illness, accident, legal insurance and identity theft protection
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Employee referral program (up to $1000 per referral)
- Fun, family-oriented work environment, casual dress, and employee appreciation events
- Employee assistance program
- Lots of perks and benefits!
EOE
1/2025
Salary : $1,600
