We’re seeking someone who is wanting to make a difference in someone’s life as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) at Challenge Unlimited, Inc/Residential Options in Edwardsville, IL.
No experience! No Problem! We provide all the PAID training needed to provide the best care.
Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities need people in their lives who provide them with assistance and instruction on completing tasks most people take for granted. The people who provide this help and training are called Direct Support Professionals, or DSPs. At Residential Options, our DSPs work in residential settings helping our clients learn new skills, reach life goals, and turn houses into homes. DSP's report to the Director of Residential Options or Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP).
Position Summary:
Shift: Full Time
Hours: Evening Flex (normally 2pm-10pm, 3pm-11pm, 4pm-12am but can be scheduled 8am-4pm or 10am-6pm, 12pm-8pm)
Salary: $19 dollars per hour + BENEFITS!
Location: Edwardsville, IL
Responsibilities:
Ensure clients receive their medication on time.
Support clients who can’t move on their own.
Help clients dress, bathe, eat etc.
Assist clients with physical therapy exercises.
Cook meals according to the customer’s restrictions.
Help with their shopping.
Do necessary housekeeping and laundry to maintain a clean environment.
Provide emotional support.
Inform physicians or supervisors about uncommon events.
Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency.
Report behaviors, accidents, new issues to RSM.
Documentation in a Residents file of services provided, health, behaviors or uncommon events.
Taking residents out into the community for activities to promote social skills, independent skills, creativity, clubs, sports, games, etc.
Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent required
Must pass a criminal background check
Must pass a child abuse & neglect background check
Must pass a motor vehicle background check
Must be at least 21 years old
Have a valid driver’s license
Must pass state required CASAS literacy assessment prior to employment.
CPR, 1st Aid, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), Med Passing and DSP training provided by the company must be successfully completed within the first 4 months and annually thereafter to maintain the position
proficient with computer and typing skills.
Benefits:
401K
Vacation (1 week at first year anniversary)
Personal Days (unpaid up to 3 days per year)
Sick Days (6 paid days per year) Funeral Leave (3 paid days for immed family)
Holidays (8 paid days, Managers are responsible for arranging the schedule to evenly distribute holidays to all employees)
EOE Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
