Direct Support Person, DSP Sterling - FT

Sterling, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 8/21/2024
Description

LSSI has a Full-Time position available for 2nd Shift Direct Support Persons (DSP). Provide a clean and safe home for the resident. To perform direct care and give assistance to a high need individual in their home in accordance with the individual’s personal plan.

Benefits and Perks:

LSSI is growing! Come be a part of this rewarding environment, and enjoy the knowledge that you’re helping make a positive difference in the lives of others, as well as these career advantages:

  • On Demand Flexible Paydays for earned wages through an app called Dayforce Wallet.
  • Competitive salary based upon relevant education, experience and licensure.
  • Salary $17/Hourly.
  • Opportunity for advancement.
  • Comprehensive benefits package for Full-Time employees includes healthcare insurance, up to 26 days of paid time off per calendar year, 11 paid holidays, sick time, 403(b) plan, Employee Assistance Program, and flexible hours.
  • The paid training you need to learn, grow, and succeed!

Essential Functions:

  • Manage and supervise the daily routines of the resident’s living environment.
  • Provide high need residents with direct care assistance as required or identified.
  • Provide accurate and current documentation relative to residents and their home.
  • Commit to and actively participate in following all procedures identified by supervisor.
  • Actively assure that the living environment is kept clean and safe and completing special assigned duties.
  • Accompany residents on community outings; participate in scheduled activities enthusiastically.
  • Perform all scheduled safety drills, document and turn into supervisor.
  • Work personally with the residents assisting with scheduled programs as determined by the personal plan.
  • Prepare and serve meals as planned per dietician or adopted menus.
  • Act as mandated reporters, ensuring the residents are treated fairly and respectfully at all times.
  • Performs other related tasks as needed.

Position Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • DSP Certification preferred.
  • Excellent communication, organization, presentation and pc/computer skills (including proficiency with Microsoft Office – Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) along with other related software.
  • Valid IL statutory minimum liability insurance coverage bodily.
  • Injury, property damage if using own vehicle to transport.
  • Valid Illinois driver’s license and proof of automobile liability insurance preferred.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, pregnancy, any other characteristic protected by law.

Salary : $17

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