Direct Support Professional ceritfied (DSP)

Direct Support Professional Certified (DSP)

Delta-T Group is a national broker and referral service for specialized types of healthcare and educational professionals.

Our unique portfolio of services allows clients to access a strong team of professionals possessing a wide variety of experience and training.

The following information aims to provide potential candidates with a better understanding of the requirements for this role.

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Nonprofit / Social Services / Healthcare / Transitional Living Programs / DD Residences, TLPs, CILAs)

The Personality

Have you cared for a loved one and found it rewarding? Do you have the motivation to help others? Does making a difference matter to you?

Are you someone who enjoys learning and is ready to earn multiple certifications in CPR, First Aid and more through an on-the-job training program?

We are working closely with several client partners to refer professionals for training classes and orientations that are scheduled weekly in various locations.

A caring heart and a desire to help others live as independently as possible is the only experience required. The comprehensive training program will teach you everything you need to know to be successful in this job.

Because this is an entry-level role, our clients have opportunities that offer future career growth. We would love to tell you more;

please apply immediately!

The Opportunity

As a Direct Support Professional, you will play a direct care role, assisting individuals with severe developmental disabilities to learn skills of daily living.

This can include providing training and assistance with self-care, hygiene, meal preparation, housekeeping, and laundry.

• Engaging in socialization and recreation activities, as well as use of public transportation to these activities.
• Professional communication with individuals being served, co-workers, and outside agency personnel.
• Ensuring that participants are engaged, active, and involved according to scheduled plans.
• Maintaining familiarity with individualized behavior programs and implementing them accordingly.
• Reinforcing the positive behavior of participants according to individual needs.

The Locations

North and Northwest Suburbs of Chicago, including specific opportunities in Northbrook, Des Plaines, Mount Prospect, McHenry, Woodstock, Johnsburg, Zion, North Chicago, Waukegan, Skokie, Niles, Mundelein, Grayslake, Fox Lake, Cary, Lake Forest, Morengo, Palatine, Arlington Heights, Oak Park, Morton Grove, Glenview, Buffalo Grove, Winthrop Harbor, Beach Park, Highland Park, Lake Villa, Lake Zurich, and Round Lake Beach.

South and Southwest of Chicagoland include Joliet, Shorewood, Wilmington, Lemont, Tinley Park, Lansing, Bartlett, Palos Heights, and Chicago Ridge.

Shift Work / Per Diem / Weekly Opportunities throughout Chicago, including Streeterville, Near North, Near South, South Shore, Lakeview, Rogers Park, Humboldt Park, Wicker Park, Edgebrook, Pilsen, Bridgeport, Austin, and various other Chicago neighborhoods.

1st, 2nd, 3rd, or mixed shift schedules available on a part-time or full-time basis. Compensation is dependent upon location, facility, and experience (current certifications, if any, as no experience is required).

All positions are Contract-to-Hire with a permanent staff opportunity available.

The Training

You will receive 40 hours of classroom training and 80-120 hours of on-the-job training to complete DSP Certification, including :

• Introduction to Intellectual Disabilities
• Ensuring the Rights of the Individual
• Non-Violent Crisis Interventions
• Community Integration

The Must-Haves

• U.S. high school diploma or GED, or educational evaluation by an approved and licensed agency if you were educated outside of the United States.
• Ability to pass a background check, including criminal background, fingerprints, DCFS CANTS (Abuse and Neglect Tracking System), education credentials, and references.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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