Direct Support Professional- Ottawa 1st Shift

This position is a full-time position on 1st shift Ottawa in Dixon, IL . The schedule for this position is as follows:

Saturday - 7a-3p
Sunday - OFF
Monday - OFF
Tuesday - 7a-3p
Wednesday - 7a-3p
Thursday - 8:30a-3p
Friday - 8:30a-3p

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of High School diploma or equivalent.
• Pass the T.A.B.E. (Test for Adult Basic Education) test upon hire.
• Minimum 18 years of age.
• Must have an Illinois driver’s license and an acceptable driving record and insurance in accordance with agency policy.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs of force constantly to move objects.
• Must be able to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach stand, walk push, pull, lift, finger, grasp, complete repetitive motions and communicate effectively.
• This work is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.
• At times the work environment may be noisy.
• Worker may be exposed to body waste products. This work may require worker to do first aid duties which may cause exposure to body fluids.
• Work with consumers, direct care staff, agency personnel, state monitoring agencies, families, and visitors.
• Work beyond normal working hours when necessary. May work overnight and weekend hours.
• Driving at various times of the day and night and in various weather conditions.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.