Direct Support Professional

Welcome to your opportunity to change the world! If you have a servant’s heart and want to be part of something truly special, then Caritas Family Solutions needs you. We have been serving the people of Illinois since 1947 and have over 500 committed and mission-driven team members. At Caritas, we do not hire people for jobs, we find new team members for rewarding and life-changing careers that make the world better.

If you are kind, patient, and ready to make a difference, we would love to meet you!

Full-time employees are offered the competitive benefits outlined below:

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid training
• Health Insurance
• Dental and Vision
• Life insurance
• 403(b) with company contribution 5%
• Tuition reimbursement

We know great candidates bring a wide range of experience. If you believe you can be successful in this role, we encourage you to apply — even if you don’t meet every qualification listed.

Job Title: Direct Support Professional

Status: Nonexempt (hourly - on call as needed)

Reports To: Residential Supervisor

Starting Compensation Pay: $18.35/hr
Purpose: The DSP provides daily living support to individuals with developmental disabilities helping them gain and maintain independence.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist residents with all aspects of home living, including but not limited to: cooking, cleaning, personal development, taking medications, recreational activities.
• Ensure resident medication needs are met by monitoring and documenting medication regimen. Bring any health issues to supervisor's attention
• Provide excellent customer service to residents and families and maintain positive relationships and lines of communication.
• Assists residents with making monetary purchases/exchanges.
• Works with residents in the community in order to assist residents in utilizing resources and developing natural supports.
• Provide training and guidance to residents to support reaching individual goals
• Provide direct personal care or oversight as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Please note that the Responsibilities and Qualifications provide a general overview of the primary duties for this role and the basic qualifications. This is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.