Caregiver, Direct Support Person (DSP)

Job overview

The Caregiver, Direct Support Person role is onsite in Charleston, IL, in neighborhood group homes providing around-the-clock care. Pay starts at $18.75 per hour. Developmental Foundations provides residential services for adults with developmental disabilities. The caregiver supports residents’ daily needs and well-being through companionship, personal care, medication assistance, housekeeping, and meal preparation. The role contributes to a supportive home environment and requires alert, responsive care.

What you'll do

• Provide companionship and caregiving
• assist with housekeeping and meal preparation
• assist with medication
• provide personal care, including bathing, toileting, and grooming
• remain alert and responsive
• complete paid DSP training and required background checks.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

caregiver

direct support person

dsp

developmental disabilities

group home

charleston il

developmental foundations

$18.75/hr

paid training

second shift

third shift

personal care

medication assistance

weekend/holiday availability

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid time off and vacation
• health and dental benefits and free vision insurance for eligible employees
• 401(k) with employer match
• paid DSP training
• CNA license renewal qualification.

Why this role

Part-time and full-time opportunities; second- and third-shift options; entry-level role with paid training; weekend and holiday availability may be required; high school completion or equivalent required.

About the employer

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