Direct Support Professional- CLT Metro East Area

Job Type

Full-time

Coming Soon:
Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) for the Metro East Area

Metro East, IL | Full-Time | Community Living Services

Join Envision Unlimited, where we empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live life to the fullest!

Founded in 1948 in Chicago, Envision Unlimited provides a full spectrum of care for individuals with disabilities ranging in age from infancy to 80+. We serve all individuals regardless of race, gender, religion, or ability to pay. Our innovative services span Chicagoland and Central Illinois and include community living, day programs, behavioral health, employment services, family respite, foster care and Supportive Housing.

• Support daily living tasks (e.g., cooking, cleaning, self‑care)
• Help members get to appointments and day programs
• Assist with medications
• Coach through tough moments and celebrate big wins
• Be a friend, mentor, and role model

• High school diploma or GED (essential requirement. Proof of education and transcripts must be uploaded with application)
• A big heart and lots of patience
• Valid driver’s license + reliable transportation
• Ability to pass a background check
• 12 paid holidays + vacation, sick, and personal time
• Pet necessity discounts & more
• Paid training + CEUs + support for licensure

Employees shall respect the diversity of all individuals (e.g., clients, co‑workers, stakeholders) and refrain from any form of discrimination or conduct that is based upon a person’s legally protected characteristics or conduct, including but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression.

Employees share the responsibility of creating and maintaining a welcoming, supportive, and inclusive work environment.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, physical requirements may include standing, walking, and sitting; seeing; hearing and listening; clear speech;

dexterity and use of hands and fingers.

The work environment described here is representative of that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. The work environment may include any or all of the following: working alone; working with others, verbal contact with others and face‑to‑face contact.

• Blue Cross/Blue Shield Medical Coverage: HMO, PPO
• Dental and Vision Insurance Options
• Company paid Life and LTD Insurance
• Voluntary plans (Pet insurance, AD&D, Life, Critical Illness, Short Term Disability)
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Paid vacation, sick time and personal days
• 403b plan
• In house training and CEU’s
• Employee Assistance Network
• Support for pursuing clinical licensure (financial and time off)
• Opportunity for career growth & development

Envision Unlimited provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.