Direct Support Professional (DSP) — Part-Time

Job overview

The Direct Support Professional role is onsite in Chicago, IL, in a residential community living setting, and pays $22.61 per hour. Envision Unlimited’s Community Living Services department supports individuals with disabilities in independent community living. The DSP assists residents with daily living, personal care, medication routines, meals, household tasks, and transportation. The role contributes to residents’ functioning and community participation while following program guidelines and approved safety and emergency procedures.

What you'll do

• Assist residents with grooming and daily living
• accompany and transport residents to appointments and services
• supervise medication assistance under program guidelines
• help plan daily schedules and activities
• perform housekeeping and bedroom maintenance
• respond to medical and behavioral emergencies using required procedures
• plan menus and assist with meals.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

direct support professional

dsp

community living services

disability support

residential care

daily living assistance

medication support

chicago il

envision unlimited

$22.61 per hour

part-time

cpr and first aid

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Part-time role in a residential CILA setting; required training and certifications include CPR and First Aid, Safety Care, abuse/neglect training, medication authorization, and other listed program training within specified timelines.

About the employer

Envision Unlimited is hiring for this role. Industry: Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities. Sector: 62.