Direct Support Professional

Job overview

The Direct Support Professional works onsite in Dolton, IL. Pay is $17–$19.50 per hour. The role supports adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and works with their clinical teams and families. The position helps individuals with daily living activities and supports independence, personal choice, and skill development. The professional assists with treatment and developmental plans, encourages community participation, documents progress, and helps maintain a safe environment.

What you'll do

• Assist individuals with disabilities with daily living activities
• administer medications according to guidelines
• help implement treatments, training programs, and developmental or behavioral plans
• encourage community participation
• document observations and daily progress
• communicate with team members
• assist with cleaning responsibilities
• transport and accompany individuals to appointments, outings, and shopping.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

direct support professional

redempta services

dolton il

intellectual disabilities

developmental disabilities

daily living support

medication administration

community participation

progress documentation

transportation

high school diploma

$17–$19.50/hour

401(k)

health insurance

paid time off

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k)
• dental and health insurance
• paid time off
• training and development
• company parties.

Why this role

High school diploma or equivalent is required; CPR/First Aid training is preferred.

About the employer

Redempta Services, NFP is hiring for this role. Industry: Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities. Sector: 62.