What are the responsibilities and job description for the DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL (DSP) - CILA PROGRAM position at Park Lawn?
“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) - CILA PROGRAM
LOCATIONS: TINLEY PARK / ORLAND PARK / CHICAGO RIDGE AREA
SALARY:
$20.50 Per Hour
OPENINGS
FULL-TIME / PART-TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE
LOCATIONS: ALSIP, CHICAGO RIDGE, TINLEY PARK, IL
WORK HOURS: DAYS, EVENINGS, MIDNIGHTS WITH SOME ROTATING WEEKENDS
(Medical Benefits/ Dental Etc. provided with Full-time positions After 60 Days of employment)
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 Driver 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
Salary : $21
