DSP Training Mentor

Job overview

The DSP Training Mentor role is onsite in Charleston, IL, and pays $20.25 per hour, with a $0.50 per hour increase after training. The position supports CCAR’s mission to empower lives through individual care and inclusive community support. The mentor helps Direct Support Personnel in the Residential Program build workplace skills during their first six months and provides additional training as needed. Working with program staff, the role coordinates training, observes performance, and supports DSPs’ integration into the agency.

What you'll do

• Orient new DSPs to the DHS-DDD mandated training curriculum and schedule on-the-job assignments
• collaborate with the Residential team to provide group-home training
• visit worksites, observe performance, and review documentation
• respond to requests for additional training and support
• help DSPs problem-solve work expectations
• schedule or provide training based on quality-assurance needs
• assist with training schedules
• gather DSP feedback and provide relevant training resources. May fill a DSP shift or occasionally assist with staff scheduling. Carry the program’s on-call phone in rotation.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

dsp training mentor

charleston il

ccar

residential program

direct support personnel

workplace training

on-the-job training

mentoring

full-time

noon–9 p.m.

tuesday–saturday or sunday–thursday

rotating on-call

$20.25/hr starting pay

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid time off
• paid holidays
• health, disability, and life insurance
• optional dental and vision insurance
• optional flexible spending account
• profit-sharing
• Employee Assistance Program
• optional 403(b) investment plan.

Why this role

Permanent full-time role with a Tuesday–Saturday or Sunday–Thursday schedule, noon–9 p.m., and rotating on-call responsibilities. CPR/First Aid certification and medication-administration training are required.

About the employer

CCAR is hiring for this role. Industry: Vocational Rehabilitation Services. Sector: 62.