Direct Support Professional

apartmentChallenge Unlimited Inc placePontoon Beach calendar_month2/1/25

This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more

information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/12481967

#### **Description:**

Were seeking someone who is wanting to make a difference in someones

life as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) at Challenge Unlimited, Inc/Residential Options in Pontoon Beach, IL.

**No experience! No Problem! We provide all the PAID training needed to

provide the best care.**

Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities need people
in their lives who provide them with assistance and instruction on
completing tasks most people take for granted. The people who provide
this help and training are called Direct Support Professionals, or DSPs.
At Residential Options, our DSPs work in residential settings helping
our clients learn new skills, reach life goals, and turn houses into
homes. DSP/'s report to the Director of Residential Options or Qualified

Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP).

**Position Summary:**

**Shift**: Full Time
**Hours:**Midnight Flex 10pm-8am and 2pm-10pm (you will be scheduled

for either shift depends on needs)

**Salary:**/$19dollars per hour + BENEFITS!
**Location:** Pontoon Beach , IL

**Responsibilities:**

Ensure clients receive their medication on time.
Support clients who cant move on their own.
Help clients dress, bathe, eat etc.
Assist clients with physical therapy exercises.
Cook meals according to the customers restrictions.
Help with their shopping.
Do necessary housekeeping and laundry to maintain a clean

environment.

Provide emotional support.
Inform physicians or supervisors about uncommon events.
Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency.
Report behaviors, accidents, new issues to RSM.
Documentation in a Residents file of services provided, health,

behaviors or uncommon events.

Taking residents out into the community for activities to promote

social skills, independent skills, creativity, clubs, sports, games, etc.

#### **Requirements:**

High school diploma or equivalent required
Must pass a criminal background check
Must pass a child abuse & neglect background check
Must pass a motor vehicle background check
Must be at least 21 years old
Have a valid drivers license
Must pass state required CASAS literacy assessment prior to

employment.

CPR, 1st Aid, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), Med Passing and DSP

training provided by the company must be successfully completed
within the first 4 months and annually thereafter to maintain the
position

proficient with computer and typing skills.

**Benefits:**

401K

Vacation

Personal Days

Sick Days/

Funeral Leave

Holidays (8 paid days,Managers are responsible/

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Challenge Unlimited Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not
discriminate against any applicants for employment based on their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender
identity), national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic
information, veteran status, uniformed service member status, or any

other status protected by law.

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