Dsp; Direct Support Professional - Cila Program

“Choose a job you love and you will never have to work a day in your life.”

Helping our participants is the best way to find yourself and lose yourself in the service of others.

PARK LAWN OFFERS A COMPREHENSIVE MEDICAL, DENTAL AND VISION PLAN, ALONG WITH THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS (PTO) PAID TIME OFF / HOLIDAY PAY

Accident, Basic Life, Voluntary Life, Critical Illness, FSA, LPFSA (for your child up to the age of 13 or disabled)

Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability. Transit,403(b) with match
New Hires are eligible for Holiday pay upon start.

Benefits eligible in 30 days

BENEFITS VARIES BASED ON EMPLOYMENT STATUS (F.T OR P.T)

• High School Diploma or GED
• At least 18 years of age
• No disqualifying events on criminal background check
• No disqualifying events on Health Care Workers Registry
• Pass pre-employment physical, drug and alcohol test
• Valid Driver License Required

Provide direct care services for individuals with intellectual disabilities including assistance with activities of daily living such as hygiene, dressing, and eating. Train individuals to acquire skills necessary to enhance independence. Participate in and implement Individual Habilitation Plans.

• Pass DSP classroom and OJT program approved by Illinois DHS
• Understand written and oral English Language
• Record observations in participants’ files
• Write legible, clear, and accurate observations in standard English
• Able to complete Medication Program required by DHS
• Lift 50 pounds without assistance; transfer residents from bed to wheelchair and back; operate mechanical lift
• Stand, sit, walk, reach, grip, bend and lift as assessed by job analysis screening
• Remain free of alcohol and/or illegal substance use while working; as determined by random testing