Job detail
Direct Support Professional (DSP)/Caregiver Adult Day
Helping Hand
FULL_TIME
Posted 4/1/2026
Location
Hodgkins, Illinois
Salary
$22 - $23 / HOUR
Core responsibilities
The dsp will provide hands-On support, training, and encouragement to help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities thrive in daily living, community integration, recreation, and work skills. Responsibilities also include leading activities, promoting independence, documenting progress, and serving as a role model and advocate.
Requirements summary
A high school diploma or ged is required, though experience working with the intellectual and developmental disability population is preferred. Candidates must be able to fulfill agency training requirements, including crisis management, possess a valid driver's license, and demonstrate strong communication and teamwork skills.
high schoolTeamworkCommunicationAdvocacyProblem-SolvingTrainingDaily Living SkillsCommunity IntegrationEncouragementCrisis ManagementDe-escalation StrategiesWork SkillsPhysical Management TechniquesHands-on SupportInclusion FosteringIndependence BuildingRecreation Skills
Benefits
- Dental Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Holidays
- Vacation
- Vision Insurance
- Medical Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- Sick Time
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Personal Days
- Wellness Support
- Annual Bonus Potential
- 403b Retirement Plan With Company Match
- Group Life/AD&D