Direct Support Professional, DSP

Job Summary: Direct Support Professional (DSP)

ATC Healthcare Services is looking for Direct Support Professionals to assist in a developmentally disabled facility located in Homer Glen, IL.  Pay range is $21.00 weekdays-$22.00/hr. weekends. Daily or weekly pay is available!

A Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides direct care service to individuals who are developmentally and/or physically challenged. The work involves providing specialized care and training in all identified areas.

• Implements goals and procedural objectives
• Implements and documents all aspects of the individuals’ needs including personal hygiene
• Provides a safe, healthy, clean environment and provides supervision to the individuals
• Functions at all times as an advocate
• Performs dietary duties, i.e. food preparation and clean up
• Performs laundry duties, i.e. personal clothing and linens
• Performs housekeeping/cleaning duties
• May be assigned to various work areas, which may include site addresses that differ from the originally scheduled site.

ABOUT US

ATC Healthcare Services, a medical staffing agency with more than 40 years of experience has great jobs available for Direct Support Professionals-DSP's. The positions are available in the south suburbs of Chicago at various CILA homes. 

As a national brand we can offer great benefits, but each agency is locally owned and operated, so we have a small family-operated feel!

We offer the following benefits:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k Plan
• Flexible Schedules
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Identity theft insurance
• Daily or weekly pay
• Compensation range $21.00-$22.00/hr

EXPERIENCE

At least six month’s experience as a direct support staff in a group home setting.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Sitting, standing, and walking
• Lift and/or carry a minimum of 50 pounds independently
• Bend as stretch as needed
• See, hear, speak, write, push, pull, climb, twist, reach, and possess manual dexterity

CREDENTIALS

• Current CPR 
• Drug screening
• Current Physical
• TB Screening 
• Certification of Completion: Direct Care Staff Training Course and Competency

Equal Opportunity Employer: ATC Healthcare Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law. M/F/D/V EOE