Direct Support Professional

Tinley Park IL

27 May, 2021

11:43 AM

Description

St. Coletta's of Illinois has twenty-two Community Integrated Living Arrangements (CILA) and one Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) for individuals with developmental disabilities. Each home is supervised and staffed with qualified Direct Service Professionals to assist residents with cooking, cleaning, personal needs, and home maintenance. The Residential Program allows for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live independently while still receiving support twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.We are seeking Direct Support Professionals (DSP) who will care for individuals with developmental disabilities in the group homes located in the south suburbs. Responsibilities include: Ensure safety, supervision and well-being of all consumers in care.Maintain patient records of progress and any issues.Support the individuals with task such as cleaning, showering and toileting to become more independent.Responsible for the appearance of consumers and ensures that all consumers are dressed and groomed appropriately.Prepare and/or assist consumers in meal preparation following approved menus.Administering daily medication.Provide consumer transportation in Agency vehicle.Treat consumers with dignity and respect in all aspects of care providing.Participate in required monthly staff meetings.Physical effort will involve sitting, standing, walking, operating a vehicle, lifting up to 50 pounds, stooping, bending and stretching.Must be compassionate, patient, and encouraging support professional at all times.Applicants must be 18 years of age, have a valid driver's license, a high school diploma or equivalent and pass a criminal background check.Valid Drivers License.DSP certified preferred but not required. Hourly Rate: $13.04We offer the following benefits: health, dental, life, LTD, 403b retirement plan, paid vacation, personal days, sick days and 10 paid Holidays. Also, all employees working more than 20 hours per week receive free long-term disability and free life insurance 2.5x your annual salary. Apply at https://stcolettasofil.applica...