Direct Support Professional (Dsp) Monday Through Friday 12Pm - 8Pm

JCFS is looking for talented and engaging individuals to provide supports to adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities in their home and community. This is a part time weekend position working Monday through Friday 12pm - 8pm.

JCFS Chicago provides vital, individualized, results-driven, therapeutic and supportive services for thousands of children, adults and families of all backgrounds each year, facing challenges with life transitions, mental health, developmental/intellectual disability and basic human need.

JCFS is looking for talented and engaging individuals to provide supports to adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities in their home and community.

This position pays $17.50 hourly rate with increases based on proven relatable experience.

Requirements:

• 18 years of age

• Technological skills

• Must be able to pass the S-TOFHLA (literacy test)

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent

• Experience in the Human Services Field

• Must be able to work weekends

• Preferred: Experience supporting individuals with Autism

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Facilitate supports focusing on personal outcomes and independence

• Support individuals in identifying community resources

• Facilitate social experiences

• Promote health and safety

• Administer medication and follow through on procedures under RN and Rule 116 guidance

• Facilitate medical appointments

• Facilitate budgeting, shopping and cooking

• Promote a well maintained home

• Facilitate basic home maintenance and furniture set up and assembly

• Take lead on ensuring a clean, sanitized and organized home

• Facilitate transportation (public transportation)

• Respond to crisis effectively

• Collaborate with service providers, community members and families

• Complete and maintain DSP required trainings and certificates

• Complete required documentation in a timely manner

• Attend and contribute to team meetings

Job Category: Union Required

What you'll love about us:

• Time off: Paid time off varies by position - can include vacation days and sick days.

• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance. 401(k) with base contribution and match. Additional health and wellness benefits, financial benefits, professional training, tuition reimbursement, 6 weeks paid parental leave, and much more.

• Compensation: $17.50 hourly rate with increases based on proven relatable experience

Please visit us at http://www.jcfs.org

JCFS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran. JCFS provides a reasonable accommodation to those who need assistance in completing this application.