Direct Support Professional (Dsp)/Careworker

Join our team of Direct Support Professionals where you will ensure the well-being of adult men with intellectual & developmental disabilities.

Our successful professionals enjoy helping others and taking care of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

You will provide care based on the abilities of each resident and assist the residents in developing skills to reach their personal maximum ability. Our care workers also help maintain optimal hygienic standards with the resident and their environment.

Full-time and part-time positions are available with 8-hour shifts. Some weekends required. Overtime is not required but available. We offer a competitive rate of $18.78 to $20.28, depending upon shift, plus an additional weekend shift differential, more than 5 weeks of paid personal days each year, great health and dental plan options, short- and long-term disability, and an annual retention bonus and other incentives.

WHO WE ARE

For over 50 years, Good Shepherd Manor has been home to over 100 men with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Our thriving community of residents and staff enjoy living or working on our picturesque 60-acre campus that includes 13 modern group homes located 45 minutes south of Chicago just north of Momence, Illinois.

Our inclusive culture is ideal for someone who likes working as part of a team. We pride ourselves on a friendly environment, helping each other provide to a wonderful group of men a life filled with dignity, respect, and compassion. No two days are alike and you have the opportunity to build your skills in a moderately paced, supportive environment.

POSITION HOURS:

Full-time Evening Shift: 4 pm to midnight

Full-time Midnight Shift: Midnight to 8 am

Some weekend work is required.

Overtime is available but not required.

Incentive pay for becoming authorized to pass medications.

Annual retention bonus

$200 Referral bonus

Generous shift differentials.

Weekly pay period.

On-site Supervisor on duty 24 hours

Part-time positions are 8-hour shifts.

Full range of benefits including a generous paid-time-off package

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS YOU WILL USE AND DEVELOP:

Recent grads encouraged to apply. Previous experience with the developmentally disabled population is a plus, but not a requirement. We provide the training and support you need to connect and make a difference with this amazing group of men!

You become registered as a Direct Support Professional with the Illinois Department of Public Health once you have successfully completed training. CNA's or people in pursuit of a healthcare degree are encouraged to apply.

In addition to developing care giving skills as a healthcare professional, you will also enhance lifelong job skills in working as part of a team and developing your interpersonal and communication skills along with organizational and time management abilities.

REQUIREMENTS:

18 years of age or older

High school degree or GED

Valid Driver's license

HOW TO APPLY:

Apply through Indeed.com

Go to our website at www.goodshepherdmanor.org and click on Join Our Team at the top to see a video of our employees describing the position and why they enjoy working with us. Watch our video from our 50th anniversary gala that shows how valued and appreciative our families are for the job our care workers do:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eTR33b0ByeA

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.78 - $20.28 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person