Direct Support Professional-Misericordia Home – Skills for Chicagoland’s Future

Title of the Job: Direct Support Professional-Misericordia Home

Location: Chicago, IL

Job Description: Skills for Chicagoland’s FutureIs a Chicago-based nonprofit that removes barriers to employment by eliminating biases that disqualify candidates unnecessarily. Working with local and global companies, Skills brings opportunities to neighborhoods and municipalities throughout the Chicagoland area.To be eligible for Skills for Chicagoland’s Future’s services, candidates must reside in Chicagoland (Cook, Lake, McHenry, Kane, Kendall, DuPage, or Will County in Illinois), and be either unemployed or underemployed, defined as working fewer than 32 hours per week or outside their field.Misericordia HomeMisericordia Heart of Mercy is home to over 600 children and adults with mild to profound developmental disabilities. It offers a community of care that maximizes potential for individuals with these disabilities, many of whom are also physically challenged. Misericordia provides a continuum of care to meet residents’ diverse needs and strives for each individual to live as independently as possible with the highest level of community integration feasible. The organization values its employees by fostering opportunities for growth and development, offering generous benefits, competitive pay, and a supportive work environment. Misericordia employees contribute to the mission and the community by focusing on making residents’ lives worth living.Job Highlights

• Misericordia is seeking a Direct Support Professional/Caregiver (DSP) for its residential areas
• The DSP will support residents in reaching their highest potential through daily care tasks, activities, meals, and outings
• The role involves providing supervision and attention to ensure residents’ safety
• This opportunity is ideal for a compassionate, motivated individual looking to make a lasting impact on residents’ lives
• New hires will receive four weeks of paid training

LocationChicagoBenefitsChildcare Assistance;Dental;Employee Assistance;Medical;Paid Training/Personal Development;Personal;Retirement/401K;Rx/Pharmacy Benefits;Sick;Transportation Reimbursement;Tuition Reimbursement;Vacation;Vision;Other Benefits –Pay Rate$20.00-23.00 per hourCandidate Profile

• Passion for caregiving and working with children and adults with mild to profound developmental disabilities
• Key qualities include responsibility, compassion, empathy, and creativity, with previous caregiving experience being a strong plus
• Positions require weekend availability. All shifts are available with a focus on 2nd shift (3pm to 11pm)
• Building strong relationships with residents, families, and staff is essential.

Schedule1st Shift;2nd Shift;3rd Shift;WeekendsEducation ProfileHigh School Diploma/GED

Company Name: Skills for Chicagoland’s Future

Salary: $20 – 23 per hour

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