Direct Support Professional, Weekends

Overview

Our mission at Lifelong Access is to connect individuals with developmental disabilities to their community by helping them break down barriers through a lifetime of meaningful supports. Lifelong Access provides a continuum of services and supports for families, children, teens, and adults including residential housing, vocational development, supported employment, high school transition, behavioral health counseling and services, and pediatric therapy supports.

Guided by our Core Values, our team members have a strong drive and big hearts for improving the lives of others; a place where we support each other and the individuals who put their trust in us.

Lifelong Access is seeking Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to work in our Supported Living program. DSPs provide the necessary supports and services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) where they live and work. Direct Service Professionals (DSPs) are an integral part of life in the community for individuals with IDD, working directly with individuals to provide support. DSPs will follow each individual’s Person Center Plan (PCP) and Implementation Strategy for all supports provided.

DSPs provide assistance with services meant to increase independence and overall life fulfillment, such as daily living activities including personal care, household tasks, transportation, and skill building.

Pay: $18.35/hour (plus $0.50/hour pay increase once med authorization training is completed)

Job Type: Part time opportunities available

• Provide supports and services to individuals with IDD in their living and community environments according to each person’s PCP and Implementation Strategy.
• Assist with daily living activities including personal care, household tasks, transportation, and skill development to promote independence and life fulfillment.
• Follow established protocols and rules while carefully caring for the needs of the individuals supported.

• High school diploma or GED
• Desire to make a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities; relevant work and/or volunteering experience preferred
• Attention to detail and ability to follow specific protocols and instructions
• Integrity, to ensure individuals feel safe, comfortable, and treated with dignity when tending to personal activities
• Trustworthiness and reliability
• Strong interpersonal skills with compassion and sensitivity to emotional needs
• CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain it
• At least 18 years of age
• Valid Illinois driver’s license with safe driving record
• Current proof of automobile insurance

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee will frequently need to converse with adults; some may be difficult to understand. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, bend, push, pull, reach, and walk for periods of time. Must occasionally be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required include close and distance vision.

The working environment is dynamic and may be fast-paced with interruptions, distractions, and deadlines. DSPs need to be flexible and able to adjust to changing needs or activities. The employee may be occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level is usually moderate. The employee may be required to work evenings, weekends and/or holidays to accommodate the needs of individuals being supported.

• Supportive, positive, and friendly team environment
• Professional development, training, and advancement opportunities
• Flexible schedule options
• Comprehensive benefit plans
• Generous paid time off including vacation, personal time, and holidays
• Read more in our Employment Brochure

Lifelong Access is an Equal Opportunity Employer.