Some of the benefits of joining Broadstep as a Direct Support Professional:*** Competitive entry-level pay with higher rates based on experience******Paid Training and Certifications******Generous Vacation, Sick, and Personal paid time off******Flexible schedules with 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift options available******Make a difference in the lives of adults with special needs***Job Description:Broadstep Behavioral Health is actively hiring for a Direct Support Professional (DSP) in the greater Freeport, IL area. The role of the Direct Support Professional is to be a caregiver for our adult population with intellectual and developmental disabilities in our group homes and community day programs. DSPs assist our individuals in their activities of daily living (ADLs) to help them integrate and engage in their community.About the Company: Broadstep has been a leader in providing a continuum of physical, emotional, and mental support for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), mental illness, and co-occurring disorders for over 45 years. Broadstep's Illinois programs provide comprehensive behavioral health services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental illness, and other diagnoses that may impact their behaviors. We are a family-friendly, individual-focused behavioral healthcare program of group homes and vocational day programs. Go to to learn more about the company. Location: Locations throughout the Greater Freeport, IL area.Schedule: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts are available.Job Duties:
- Assist individuals with daily activities such as meal preparation, personal hygiene and medication administration.
- Accompanying individuals on outings and activities.
- Continually remain active, alert and able to respond to all scenarios.
- Utilize various verbal and physical behavioral interventions.
- Document behaviors, activities, and incidents.
- Work as part of a multidisciplinary team, including operations, clinical and medical staff to support therapeutic and behavioral plans for our individuals.
- Provide and ensure complete service delivery in a healthy and safe manner that supports Broadstep's vision, mission, and values.
Required Education/Experience/Skills:
- High school diploma or GED
- Must be 18 years of age.
- Must be able to pass a background check, drug screening, physical, and TB test.
- Must have a valid driver's license.
- Possess Patience, excellent communication.
- Basic computer skills
What We Offer/Benefits:
- Medical/Dental/Vision
- 401K
- Company-paid Life Insurance
- PTO - including Vacation and Sick; Eligible to use after 30 days.
- Paid Holidays
- Long Term Disability, AD&D, Flexible Spending
Broadstep, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, prohibits discrimination based on the following protected categories: race, creed, color, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, sex/gender, marital status, civil status, domestic partnership status, familial status, religion, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or disability.