Direct Support Professional Full-Time Job at Challenge Unlimited Inc, O Fallon, IL

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  • Challenge Unlimited Inc
  • O Fallon, IL

Job Description

Position Summary:
We’re seeking someone who is wanting to make a difference in someone’s life as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) at Residential Options in Belleville, IL. Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities need people in their lives who provide them with assistance and instruction on completing tasks most people take for granted. The people who provide this help and training are called Direct Support Professionals, or DSPs. At Residential Options, our DSPs work in residential settings helping our clients learn new skills, reach life goals, and turn houses into homes.

No experience! No Problem! We provide all the PAID training needed to provide the best care.

  • Shift: Full-Time
  • Schedule: Midnight Flex , 10:00pm - 8:00am & 8:00am - 6:00pm, weekends & mandatory overtime
  • Salary : $19.75 per hour
  • Location: Belleville/O'Fallon

Job Duties:

  • Train, supervise, and assist Residents on completing Activity of Daily Living (ADL) skills. Assist Residents by completing cleaning, laundry, cooking, and administering proper dose and timing of medications to Residents.
  • Assist Residents with bathing, hygiene, and toileting when a Resident is not capable of completing independently. Perform tasks necessary to maintain a safe living and working environment (i.e. cleaning, shoveling walks, etc.)
  • Provide active treatment services as outlined in each Resident’s plan, and as assigned by the Residential Site Manager (RSM).
  • Ensure adherence to daily activity schedules.
  • Daily document services provided, progress, behaviors, and incidents in the Resident files. Comply with MRO billing procedures as indicated in Resident’s plan.
  • Communicate individual Resident concerns and needs to the RSM. Participate in staffing meetings as requested by the RSM. Communicate safety concerns to RSM.

Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or G.E.D.
  • Pass a criminal/ child abuse & neglect background check.
  • Motor Vehicle background check.
  • Experience with people with developmental disabilities (DD) or mental illness (MI) is helpful but not required.
  • Must be at least 21 years of age and have a valid driver's license.
  • CPR, 1st Aid, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) and DSP training provided by the company must be successfully completed within the first 4 months and annually thereafter to be certified and maintain position.
  • Able to use a computer.
  • Must pass state required CASAS 8th grade literacy assessment prior to employment.  

Benefits:

  • Paid Time Off
  • Short Term & Long-Term Disability
  • 401K Plan
  • Life Insurance 
  • Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
EOE Statement: 
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Temporary work, Flexible hours, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work

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