Residential Worker (Direct Support Professional) – Buena Vista, Overnight

Job overview

The Residential Worker (Direct Support Professional) – Buena Vista, Overnight works onsite in Chicago, IL. The posting lists pay of $24.50 per hour. The role supports residents at Association House of Chicago’s Buena Vista residential program. The worker provides daily care, teaching, and recreational activities that support residents’ communication, problem-solving, self-care, hygiene, motor, and cooking skills. The role also helps maintain resident safety and continuity of care through crisis de-escalation, medication administration, and shift documentation.

What you'll do

• Provide caretaking, teaching, and recreational activities
• facilitate individual and group activities focused on interpersonal communication, problem-solving, self-care, hygiene, motor skills, and cooking skills
• provide crisis de-escalation per MANDT training when needed
• document shift activities and resident behavior
• administer medication according to training and guidelines.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

residential worker

direct support professional

buena vista

overnight

chicago il

association house of chicago

$24.50 per hour

resident support

medication administration

crisis de-escalation

dsp credential

high school diploma

spanish preferred

30 hours per week

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Overnight role; 30 hours per week. Requires a high school diploma or GED and DSP credential. Bilingual Spanish/English preferred; flexibility for weekends, evenings, and holidays during emergencies or coverage shortages.

About the employer

ASSOCIATION HOUSE OF CHICAGO is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Residential Care Facilities. Sector: 62.