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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 Godfrey, 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: Godfrey, 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 (1 week at first year anniversary)

Personal Days (unpaid up to 3 days per year)

Sick Days (6 paid days per year)\ Funeral Leave\ \

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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.