Caregiver / Direct Support Person (DSP)

Job overview

The Caregiver / Direct Support Person (DSP) role is onsite in Arcola, IL. Pay starts at $18.75 per hour. Developmental Foundations provides residential services in neighborhood group homes and hires caregivers to support adults with developmental disabilities in CILA homes. The caregiver provides companionship and daily living support, including personal care, medication assistance, housekeeping, and meal preparation. This support helps residents with around-the-clock care in a home-like setting.

What you'll do

• Provide companionship and caregiving
• assist with housekeeping and meal preparation
• assist with medication
• support personal care, including bathing, toileting, and grooming
• remain alert and responsive.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

caregiver

direct support person

dsp

arcola il

developmental foundations

adults with disabilities

group home

personal care

paid training

$18.75/hour

weekend availability required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• For eligible employees: paid time off and vacation, BCBSIL health and dental benefits, free vision insurance, 401(k) with employer match, and paid DSP training.

Why this role

Entry-level opportunity with paid DSP training; DSP or CNA experience is beneficial but not required. High school completion or equivalent and a background check are required. Weekend availability is required; schedules include weekday second shifts and weekend first- or second-shift work, with holidays potentially included.

About the employer

Developmental Foundations is hiring for this role. Industry: Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities. Sector: 62.