Direct Support Professional

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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 Alton, 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. DSPs report to the Director of Residential Options or Qualified
Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP).

Position Summary:

– Shift: Part-Time
– Hours: Evenings, 3p-12a and 10a-6p on the weekends
– Pay Rate:$18.00 per hour
– Location:Alton, 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 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.

#### Requirements:

– High school diploma or equivalent
– 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

EOE Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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