Direct Support Professional 1st​/2nd shift

Join Our Team as a CILA Direct Support Professional!

Are you searching for a rewarding career that offers a great work-life balance and the opportunity to make a real difference?

At The Arc of Iroquois County
, we empower individuals with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) to learn, grow, and thrive in their communities. This means your job involves getting paid to participate in fun, meaningful activities! You'll be instrumental in helping our individuals build a better life by:

• Engaging in their hobbies.
• Visiting exciting community locations, attending parades, festivals, sporting events, and more.
• Assisting with skill-building and personal development.

Where else can you work and get paid to have fun while truly impacting someone's life?

As a CILA Direct Support Professional (DSP) at The Arc of Iroquois County
, you will be responsible for providing compassionate, hands‑on support to individuals in our Community Integrated Living Arrangement (CILA) homes. We are currently hiring for Part‑Time or
Full‑Time, 1st or 2nd Shift positions. Please note that working every other weekend is required.

We value our team and offer highly competitive pay and differentials:

• Starting Wage: $18.05 per hour.
• Differential - 2nd Shift: An additional $0.50 per hour.
• Differential - Weekends: An extra $1.00 per hour for shifts worked between Friday at 3:00 PM and Monday at 6:00 AM.
• Pay Increase: Eligible for a $0.25 increase upon successful completion of Medication Administration Training.
• 1st Year Increase: Eligible for an increase of up to 5% after your first year of service.
• Paid Training: All required training, including online coursework and on-the-job training, is paid time.

If you are motivated, reliable, and excited to assist others while having a great time, we want to hear from you!

• Must be at least 18 years of age
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• Possess a High School Diploma or GED
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• Hold a valid Driver's License
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The CILA Direct Support Professional (DSP) plays a vital role in ensuring a safe and supportive environment for people receiving CILA (Community Integrated Living Arrangement) services. The DSP is responsible for empowering individuals to achieve their personal and professional goals, promoting independence, and fostering meaningful community and work integration.

The CILA DSP will complete the following duties and assist people supported with the activities outlined below:

• Assist with personal care and daily living skills (e.g., hygiene, dressing, cooking) at the level of support needed.
• Implement Outcome Plans (OPs), assisting individuals to improve on their goals and accurately documenting results.
• Utilize current evaluations and best practices to improve individual supports and services.
• Assist people supported with documentation (e.g., medications, outing releases).

• Provide basic first aid care and CPR
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• Administer medications, treatments, and specialized care (e.g., ostomy care) as ordered and trained.
• Take and record vital signs (blood pressure, weights, temperatures).
• Ensure healthy meals are prepared/provided, strictly adhering to all dietary requests/orders.
• Maintain a safe and sanitary environment by assisting with the cleaning checklist.
• Complete Disaster Preparedness & Fire Drills accurately per schedule.
• Perform daily safety checks, including water temperature checks and nightly safety monitoring.

• Provide transportation as requested or assigned, ensuring all necessary items (e.g., lunch, money, meds, communication logs) are taken along.
• Actively assist people supported in integrating into the community through meaningful activities, outings, and visits.
• Assist people supported in maintaining important family and community contacts
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• Facilitate grocery and personal shopping trips.

• Accurately and consistently document results of Outcome Plan (OP) progress.
• Properly clock in and out using myMITC at the beginning and end of each shift.
• Document pertinent…