Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver

Job overview

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver is an onsite, full-time role in La Grange, IL, with pay of $22–$23 per hour. Helping Hand’s Residential Program supports adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live with dignity, independence, and joy. The DSP provides care, training, and community support that helps clients with daily living and personal care while fostering skill-building, independence, and meaningful engagement. The role also contributes to a safe, clean, and supportive residential environment.

What you'll do

• Provide care, training, and community support to residential clients
• assist with daily living tasks, medication support, and personal care
• foster skill-building, independence, and engagement
• maintain a safe, clean, and supportive living environment
• document services accurately
• and participate in team collaboration.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

direct support professional

dsp

caregiver

residential program

intellectual and developmental disabilities

daily living support

medication support

la grange il

helping hand center

$22–$23/hr

403(b) match

tuition reimbursement

pto

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Up to 6% annual bonus potential
• 403(b) with up to 4% company match
• tuition reimbursement
• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• employer-paid life and disability coverage
• EAP and wellness support
• and generous PTO.

Why this role

The posting lists up to 6% annual bonus potential, a 403(b) with up to 4% company match, tuition reimbursement, medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid holidays and other PTO, and an Employee Assistance Program. Schedule days and hours vary based on agency needs.

About the employer

HELPING HAND CENTER is hiring for this role. Industry: Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities. Sector: 62.