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Direct Support Person, DSP Sterling FT

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
Posted 12 days ago, valid for 23 days
Location

Sterling, IL, US

Salary

$18 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

Paid Time Off
Employee Assistance

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  • LSSI is seeking a full-time Direct Support Person to assist individuals with self-care, hygiene, meal preparation, and socialization.
  • The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of experience in a related field.
  • The salary for this role is $18 per hour, with competitive pay based on education and experience.
  • Benefits include healthcare insurance, paid time off, flexible hours, and opportunities for advancement.
  • Candidates must be at least 18 years old, have a valid driver's license, and pass a background check.

LSSI is hiring a full-time Direct Support Person. Responsible for providing assistance to individuals in areas of self-care, hygiene, meal preparation, housekeeping, socialization and recreations. Also responsible for collecting, recording, and filing data as required.

Schedule: 3 days out of the week, some weekends and holidays.

Benefits and Perks: 

LSSI is growing! Come be a part of this rewarding environment, and enjoy the knowledge that you’re helping make a positive difference in the lives of others, as well as these career advantages: 

  • On Demand Flexible Paydays for earned wages through an app called Dayforce Wallet.
  • Competitive salary based upon relevant education, experience, and licensure.
  • Salary $18/Hourly.
  • Opportunity for advancement.
  • Comprehensive benefits package for Full-time employees includes healthcare insurance, up to 26 days of paid time off per calendar year, 11 paid holidays, sick time, 403(b) plan, Employee Assistance Program, and flexible hours.
  • The paid training you need to learn, grow, and succeed!

Essential Functions:

  • Monitor, implement, and document individual personal goals and behavior programs.
  • Participate in the development of individual Service Plain via the daily log, programming suggestions, and staffings.
  • Participate in community integration, including but not limited to providing transportation to the person(s) being served.
  • Maintain regular and consistent work attendance.
  • Demonstrate professional, positive behavior and carry out responsibilities with integrity, treating clients, families, other LSSI workforce members, and collaborative organizations and/or individual in a dignified, respectful, honest and fair manner.

 Position Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Background check clearance required.
  • CPR and First Aid basics required.
  • Must be able to pass the TABE test.
  • Must be 18 years of age or older.
  • Must be available to work all shifts, including overnights and weekends.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner, both verbally and in writing.
  • Valid driver's license, in good standing for the state of residency required.
  • Access to reliable transportation required.
  • Valid IL statutory minimum liability insurance coverage, bodily injury and property damage required.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, pregnancy, any other characteristic protected by law. 



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