Direct Support Professional

Challenge Unlimited Inc
Pontoon Beach, IL
Category Social Services
Job Description
Challenge Unlimited, Inc./Residential Options in Pontoon Beach, IL is seeking a Full-Time Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide assistance and instruction to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The role involves supporting clients with daily living tasks, promoting independence, and providing emotional support, as well as managing household tasks and ensuring medication adherence.

Requirements

  • Ensure clients receive their medication on time.
  • Support clients who can’t move on their own.
  • Help clients dress, bathe, eat, and cook meals according to their restrictions.
  • Assist with physical therapy exercises.
  • Report behaviors, accidents, and unusual events to the Residential Options director.
  • Complete required training within the first 4 months and annually thereafter.
  • Proficient with computer and typing skills.
  • CPR, 1st Aid, and Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification.

Benefits

  • Life Insurance
  • Medical with Rx & Vision
  • Dental
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
  • Supplemental Term Life
  • Holidays
  • Vacation
  • Personal Days
  • Sick Days
  • Funeral Days
  • 401K
  • EOE Statement
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