*New Hiring Rates*

• Full-Time/Part-Time Days: $17.75
• Full-Time/Part-Time Supported Services: $18.25

Direct Support Professionals (DSP) who work at ILC day sites support individuals with planned activities that encourage community inclusion and habilitation. Whether the activities are group-based or individual-focused, DSPs ensure that the people ILC supports are working towards achieving their hopes and dreams while interacting with members of their local community. These DSPs work as a team to bring ideas to the table and create opportunities for volunteering, exploring local activities, and teaching skills that bring value and fulfillment. Being a DSP at an ILC day site provides an exciting opportunity to get involved with both the person(s) supported and your community. This is for the day center at North Academy Blvd.

Employee Responsibilities:

• Promoting positive social interactions
• Supporting individuals, in the community during the day, at their choice of volunteer and habilitation opportunities
• Teaching skills to expand a person’s independence
• Maintaining a clean and safe environment
• Administering medications
• Supporting individuals with hygiene
• Providing transportation
• Encouraging and creating a diverse team experience
• Documenting program data at each shift

The Ideal Candidate:

• Desire to work in a team environment, even when supporting someone individually
• Ability to work independently
• A level of integrity that motivates doing the right thing, even when no one is watching
• Ability to be flexible and handle change well
• Understanding of responsibility for the safety of the people supported, their teammates, and themselves
• Drive to encourage people who are working towards goals, understanding that achieving those goals comes in a series of ups and downs, wins and losses, three steps forward and one step back
• A good track record of attendance and an understanding of the importance of consistency for the people ILC supports

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off Accrued

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Completion of High School Diploma or GED
• Possess a valid driver's license and current car insurance
• Have a reliable vehicle to transport people during a shift
• Pass all background checks
• Must have a full range of motion, physical strength, and the ability to achieve and maintain training and certifications
• Basic computer usage/ knowledge

Availability Required:

• DSPs at our day sites are required to have weekday availability to be scheduled up to 40 hours a week. Hours can fall Monday through Thursday between 7:30 am and 5:30 pm

Equal Opportunity Employer