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Direct Support Professional - Merrimac

Envision Unlimited·Chicago, Illinois

$23 - $23/hrFull TimeOn Site0-2 yrsPosted 5 days ago
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Direct Support Professional - Merrimac · $23 - $23/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

  • -1% vs. median posted rate for support services roles in Chicago, Illinois ($22.95/hr, n=360)
  • 455 similar openings in the Chicago area · median $22.95/hr
$16.29/hr · p10p90 · $350/hr
this role: $22.61/hrmedian $22.95/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 360 posted support services roles in Chicago, Illinois rates. This role sits in the 48th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 1% below the Chicago, Illinois median for support services roles.

Provide direct support and administrative coordination to residents in a community living environment to promote independent functioning. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living tasks, monitoring resident safety, and maintaining accurate documentation of progress and incidents.

Description Purpose

Ensure that community living services are performed at a level that meets or exceeds client and Agency expectations. This position supports the goals and objectives of the CILA by providing direct service support and administrative coordination to the clients who reside in the CILA. Coordinate the scheduling of service activities to ensure timely execution of client appointments. Review reports to ensure adequate supply levels are maintained.

Qualifications

Two years of college or one year of college plus two years of full-time related work experience or high school diploma or equivalent plus five years full-time related work experience required. Must have proof of Direct Service Professional (DSP) training and pass TABE test within 120 days of hire. Must have a valid driver's license and ability to drive agency vehicles.

Requirements: Essential Responsibilities:

Evaluate and provide training to residents in daily living skills including, but not limited to: personal hygiene and grooming (which may involve physically assisting individuals to complete the tasks), housekeeping, laundry and clothing care, meal planning and preparation, money management and budgeting, socialization, and .recreation leisure activities.

Assist residents in achieving their maximum level of independent functioning in regards to goals stated in the Independent Habilitation Plan.

Implement group and individual programs which promote growth and development toward independent living skills for residents.

Assist residents in preparation of daily schedules to include performance of household chores, social activities, and other meetings and appointments.

Complete and insure the timeliness of all assigned documents and forms to inclu e daily progress reports, CILA shift reports, van log sheets, incident reports, MAR sheets, etc.

Monitor maintenance of living facility to assure safe, clean and healthy environment for individuals. Perform cleaning and housekeeping duties such as, but not limited to: vacuuming, dusting, sweeping, and mopping, monitor and assist residents with daily bedroom maintenance.

Monitor residents to insure wellness and safety, enforcing facility curfew if required.

Supervise resident's schedules and activities to insure timely arrival to day program or job site and other appointments.

Supervise and assist residents in taking their medication in accordance with program guidelines.

Attend and participate in all IHP staffing's.

Assist in planning and supervising recreational and social program activities.

Plan menus and assist with meal preparation as required. Monitor and observe residents with special dietary needs.

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$23 - $23/hr
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Posted
Sep 2, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Envision Unlimited

Envision Unlimited is a full spectrum of care organization serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities as well as mental health challenges from infants to senior citizens, regardless of race, gender, religion, or ability to pay. Our mission is to provide...

IndustryNon-profit Organizations
TypeNonprofit
Size501-1,000 employees
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Attend and participate in all staff meetings.

Respond to medical and behavioral emergencies following appropriate Health and Safety, Aggression Management, First Aid, CPR, and other procedures as necessary.

Monitor and assist residents with personal grooming and appearance as necessary.

. Immediately report any medical/behavioral issues or emergencies or other unusual incidents to Program Director, Associate Director and/or Division Director.

Other Responsibilities

Transport and accompany residents to appointments and other services, including work centers, as needed.

Check all rooms upon arrival to insure that all residents are home and regularly monitored to insure wellness and safety.

Check and secure all doors and windows to insure building safety and activate alarm system nightly.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Market context

Illinois support-services roles stay credential-driven

In Illinois, support-services roles like this are typically competitive because employers look for a mix of early-career experience, an associate’s degree or equivalent training, and active imaging credentials. For this position, licensure and certification details matter, including ARRT status, an IEMA license, and CT certification within 13 months of hire. This platform AI-summarizes requirements and benefits from the original job description, saving you research time; before applying, verify your credentials and timeline against the posting.

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