Direct Support Technician – Weekend

Job overview

The Direct Support Technician – Weekend is an onsite, part-time role in Woodridge, IL, paying $30 per hour. The position supports Abraxas Youth & Family Services’ substance abuse treatment program and its work to help people build independence and achieve personal goals. The technician monitors clients’ safety and well-being, provides motivational and educational support, and helps clients work toward therapeutic goals. By reporting observations and supporting treatment plans, the role contributes to clients’ care and the program’s daily operations.

What you'll do

• Monitor and observe clients to support safety and well-being in a substance abuse treatment program
• provide motivational and educational guidance toward therapeutic goals
• schedule and coordinate client transportation
• assist with planning recreational events
• report client observations and contribute to decisions concerning therapy, discipline, and privileges.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

direct support technician

weekend position

abraxas youth & family services

woodridge il

onsite

part-time

$30/hour

substance abuse treatment

client safety

therapeutic support

transportation coordination

high school diploma or ged

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• DailyPay
• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• paid time off
• Employee Assistance Program
• wellness programs
• referral bonuses
• company-paid training and professional development.

Why this role

Weekend-only position; voluntary overtime opportunities may be available. Requires a high school diploma or GED, age 21 or older, and a valid driver’s license.

About the employer

Abraxas Youth & Family Services is hiring for this role. Industry: Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities. Sector: 62.