Direct Support Professional

Every person needs the support of others, but we look for very special people to support individuals with disabilities, behavioral or medical complexities. As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) with Illinois MENTOR Community Services you’ll be one of those special people.

For Illinois MENTOR Community Services and The MENTOR Network the DSP is one of the most exemplary reflections of the wonderful mission driven work we do here every day. The people that carry out this rewarding, care giving support play an integral and crucial role in the success of our organization.

To that end, the DSP also happens to be one of the best places to start in our company with a myriad of career options to move up and across the organization. We in fact have many success stories from people at all levels that started out in the DSP role.

Illinois MENTOR Community Services is seeking Direct Support Professionals/Caregivers to provide assistance to adults in a community-based setting. DSPs provide assistance with daily activities such as facilitating community involvement by accompanying individuals on outings in the community or providing transportation to work or other activities. In addition, DSPs support therapeutic and behavioral plans in partnership with clinical staff to enhance the quality of life for those we support.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED
• Must be 18 years of age
• DSP certification with the state of Illinois
• Valid driver’s license in good standing
• Car registration and vehicle insurance if providing transportation for individuals receiving services
• Six months of experience in human services preferred
• Successful clearance of local and/or state background checks

EOE/AAE