Direct Support Professional (DSP) Saturday and Sunday 8am - 8pm

JCFS is looking for talented and engaging individuals to provide supports to adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities in their home and community. This is a part time weekend position working Saturday and Sunday 8am - 8pm.

JCFS Chicago provides vital, individualized, results-driven, therapeutic and supportive services for thousands of children, adults and families of all backgrounds each year, facing challenges with life transitions, mental health, developmental/intellectual disability and basic human need.

JCFS is looking for talented and engaging individuals to provide supports to adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities in their home and community.

This position pays $17.50 hourly rate with increases based on proven relatable experience.

Requirements:

• 18 years of age
• Technological skills
• Must be able to pass the S-TOFHLA (literacy test)
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Experience in the Human Services Field
• Must be able to work weekends
• Preferred: Experience supporting individuals with Autism

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Facilitate supports focusing on personal outcomes and independence
• Support individuals in identifying community resources
• Facilitate social experiences
• Promote health and safety
• Administer medication and follow through on procedures under RN and Rule 116 guidance
• Facilitate medical appointments
• Facilitate budgeting, shopping and cooking
• Promote a well maintained home
• Facilitate basic home maintenance and furniture set up and assembly
• Take lead on ensuring a clean, sanitized and organized home
• Facilitate transportation (public transportation)
• Respond to crisis effectively
• Collaborate with service providers, community members and families
• Complete and maintain DSP required trainings and certificates
• Complete required documentation in a timely manner
• Attend and contribute to team meetings

Job Category: Union Required

What you'll love about us:

• Time off: Paid time off varies by position - can include vacation days and sick days.
• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance. 401(k) with base contribution and match. Additional health and wellness benefits, financial benefits, professional training, tuition reimbursement, 6 weeks paid parental leave, and much more.
• Compensation: $17.50 hourly rate with increases based on proven relatable experience

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JCFS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran. JCFS provides a reasonable accommodation to those who need assistance in completing this application.