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Full-Time Pay: $18.75 - $19.00 per hour

Part-Time Pay: $17.50 per hour

Goldie Floberg Center is hiring Direct Support Professionals to work in group homes assisting adults and children with disabilities live their most independent and meaningful life.

The DSP position is responsible for working with people with disabilities in their homes to help them achieve their personal goals and create and maintain a fulfilling life. DSPs perform life skills training with persons served that lead to the development of greater independence using established behavioral principles and techniques.

We provide PAID training at our main office in Rockford, IL @ $17.50 per hour M-F 7:30am-4pm to become a certified DSP.

Overtime is always available and is paid out at time and a half after 40 hours are worked in a Monday - Sunday work week. Advancement Opportunities are available as well!

Job Duties:

• Tracking and following person’s individual meal plan while preparing meals
• Maintaining a clean home by performing daily cleaning duties, deep cleaning, and ensuring everything in the homes stays neat and organized
• Assisting individuals with hygiene tasks such as bathing, using the restroom, changing diapers, brushing teeth and hair, etc.
• Counting, documenting and passing medications while monitoring the health of individuals
• Providing safe transportation to individuals, taking them to doctor appointments, the grocery store, and any other activity out in the community
• Monitoring individuals and documenting all necessary information, then verbally relaying information to the next staff scheduled
• Prevent, minimize and manage behavioral challenges, implementing authorized strategies learned in DSP training to ensure the safety of all individuals in the home
• Any other daily duties needed or assigned

A DSP may work with individuals with aggressive behaviors and/or significant care needs.

Job Requirements:

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50lbs and exert up to 100lbs of force
• Have proof of high school education or equivalent
• Must have reliable transportation
• Must be able to pass a background check (you will be sent for fingerprints and a physical upon hire)

Shifts:

• Full-Time 2nd Shift (2:30pm-11pm)
• Full-Time 3rd Shifts (11pm - 9am)
• Full-Time Weekend Warrior (Fri. 3p-11p, Sat. 7a-11p, Sun. 7a-11p)
• Full-Time Live-In DSP (2 days on 2 days off)
• Part Time Shifts (mostly 2nd, 3rd, and weekend shifts)

Insurance: BCBS Health, Delta Vision & Delta Dental

Goldie Floberg is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) according to Title 44, Ill. Administrative Code, and Subpart C Section 750.150.

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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.75 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed
• Weekends only

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing and able to pass an FBI/ISP background check?
• Are you 21 years of age or older?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: In person