Direct Support Professional - FREEPORT AREA

Job Description:  The role of the Direct Support Professional is to be a caregiver for our individuals and assist them in their daily activities and to integrate/engage in their community.    About the Company:     Broadstep has been a leader in providing a continuum of physical, emotional, and mental support for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), mental illness, and co-occurring disorders for over 45 years.  Broadstep’s Illinois programs provide comprehensive behavioral health services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental illness, and other diagnoses that may impact their behaviors. We are a family-friendly, individual-focused behavioral healthcare program of group homes and vocational day programs.     Go to https://www.broadstep.com/ to learn more about the company.     Location: Locations throughout the Greater Freeport, IL area.   Schedule: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts are available. Job Duties: Assist individuals with daily activities such as meal preparation, personal hygiene and medication administration. Accompanying individuals on outings and activities. Continually remain active, alert and able to respond to all scenarios.  Utilize various verbal and physical behavioral interventions. Document behaviors, activities, and incidents. Work as part of a multidisciplinary team, including operations, clinical and medical staff to support therapeutic and behavioral plans for our individuals. Provide and ensure complete service delivery in a healthy and safe manner that supports Broadstep’s vision, mission, and values.  Required Education/Experience/Skills:   High school diploma or GED   Must be 18 years of age.  Must be able to pass a background check, drug screening, physical, and TB test.   Must have a valid driver’s license. Possess Patience, excellent communication. Basic computer skills    What We Offer/Benefits:    Medical/Dental/Vision    401K  Company-paid Life Insurance   PTO - including Vacation and Sick; Eligible to use after 30 days.   Paid Holidays    Other benefits:  Long Term Disability, AD&D, Flexible Spending  Broadstep, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, prohibits discrimination based on the following protected categories: race, creed, color, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, sex/gender, marital status, civil status, domestic partnership status, familial status, religion, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or disability.