Aides - Personal Support Worker -Field

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Active Day has an available opportunity for a DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL / DSP to join our team.

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This is an incredibly satisfying job. This is a job that requires passion and dedication with a big splash of creativity. This is where you go home EVERY night knowing YOU MADE A DIFFERENCE in the lives of our members. As a DSP / Direct Support Professional with Active Day, you will lead by example, bring a positive attitude, provide thoughtful and caring support to adults with intellectual disabilities and developmental needs and focus on providing vocational, recreational, leisure and social skills, support and instruction with a focus on community integration at our Day Program.

Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Personal Support Worker (PSW)

Starting Pay: $20 per hour | Flexible Scheduling | Naperville & Surrounding Areas

Make a Difference, One Person at a Time!

Are you passionate about helping others build independence, develop life skills, and enjoy meaningful experiences in their everyday lives?

We are looking for compassionate, dependable, and motivated Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) / Personal Support Workers (PSWs) to provide individualized, one-on-one support to children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact while working directly with individuals and families in their homes and communities. Our goal is to help each individual increase independence, reach personal goals, and participate in activities that are meaningful to them.

What You'll Do

As a DSP/PSW, you will provide personalized support based on each individual's unique needs, interests, and goals.

Responsibilities include:

• Promoting Independence: Assist individuals in developing everyday living skills, including personal care, household responsibilities, meal preparation, and money management.

• Community Engagement: Support individuals in participating in community outings, recreational activities, shopping, fitness activities, and social opportunities

• Building Life Skills: Encourage independence, decision-making, communication, and personal growth through hands-on learning and daily activities.

• Individualized Support: Follow each individual's Implementation Strategy Plan and Behavior Support Plan, when applicable, to help them work toward their goals.

• Collaboration: Communicate with families, guardians, supervisors, and other support team members to provide consistent, high-quality care.

• Safety & Well-Being: Maintain a safe, supportive, and respectful environment while ensuring individuals are appropriately supervised throughout each shift

• Documentation: Complete required daily documentation, goal tracking, and behavioral data collection when applicable.

• Professional Development: Participate in required training and maintain certifications to continue developing your skills.

• Reporting: Promptly report medical or behavioral concerns, incidents, and suspected abuse or neglect in accordance with agency policies and state requirements.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking individuals who are patient, reliable, compassionate, and passionate about helping others succeed.

Qualification:

• Experience supporting individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities or mental health needs is preferred.

• Ability and willingness to work with both children and adults.

• Strong communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently while maintaining professional communication with the support team.

• Valid driver's license in good standing.

• Access to a registered, insured vehicle for transporting individuals to community activities.

• Ability to successfully complete required background checks.

• Current DSP certification or willingness to complete state-required DSP certification within 90 days of hire.

• Current CPR and First Aid certifications or willingness to obtain them upon hire.

Schedule & Compensation

Starting Pay: $20 per hour for direct client services/billable time.

Schedule: Flexible scheduling! Work schedules are established at the time of hire based on individual and family needs and staff availability.

Mileage Reimbursement: Mileage reimbursement is provided at the current IRS mileage rate for eligible work-related travel.

Location: Our office is located in Naperville, IL. Services are provided in individuals' homes and throughout their local communities. Work locations vary based on client assignment.

Reports To: Clinical Manager

Why Join Our Team?

• Make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families.

• Enjoy flexible scheduling based on available client opportunities.

• Build positive, long-term relationships with the individuals you support.

• Help individuals gain confidence, independence, and essential life skills.

• Gain valuable hands-on experience in the developmental disabilities field

• Work in a rewarding role where every day brings new opportunities for growth and success