Direct Support Professional, Northside Chicago

Envision Labs

. Assist individuals with disabilities in achieving and maintaining maximum functioning in independent community living .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing direct support to individuals with disabilities, including personal care, medication supervision, and crisis management. Proficient in maintaining a safe and supportive environment while assisting with daily living tasks and community integration.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Direct Support Professional (DSP) ExperienceCPR and First Aid CertificationSafety Care TrainingHealthcare Workforce Registry RegistrationAbility to Perform Physically Demanding Tasks

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Hard Skills

Personal Care AssistanceMedication SupervisionCrisis Prevention and De-escalationMeal PreparationHousekeeping DutiesDaily Living SupportTransportation AssistanceBehavioral Emergency ResponseSchedule PlanningLifting and Transferring

Soft Skills

Calm Under PressureProfessionalismInterpersonal CommunicationEmpathyReliability

Certifications & Qualifications

CPR CertificationFirst Aid CertificationSafety Care TrainingOIG TrainingDefensive Driving Training

Industry Keywords

CILA SettingDisability SupportIndependent LivingHealth and Safety ProceduresAggression Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist individuals with disabilities in achieving and maintaining maximum functioning in independent community living
Monitor and assist residents with personal grooming and appearance
Transport and accompany residents to appointments, services, and day program sites
Supervise and assist residents with medication according to program guidelines
Help residents prepare daily schedules involving household chores, social activities, meetings, and appointments
Perform cleaning and housekeeping duties including vacuuming, dusting, sweeping, and mopping
Monitor and assist with daily bedroom maintenance
Respond to medical and behavioral emergencies
Plan menus and assist with meal preparation
Provide direct hands-on support in a residential CILA setting
Physically assist with personal hygiene, grooming, daily living tasks, lifting, and transferring
Perform other essential responsibilities as needed to meet program requirements
No supervisory responsibilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma/GED (required proof)
Be able to pass a background check
Reliable transportation
DSP experience preferred
Must complete all required training and certifications within the specified timelines
CPR and First Aid Certification
Safety Care Training
OIG Training
Registration on the Healthcare Workforce Registry (HCWR) portal as a DD Aide within 120 days of hire
Become an Authorized Direct Support Professional (ADSP) within 150 days of hire
OJT Packet completion within 120 days of hire for DSPs needing DSP certification
Defensive Driving Training within 1 week of hire
Ability to perform physically demanding tasks such as lifting, transferring, and light housekeeping
Ability to remain calm and professional when responding to hostile or verbally aggressive behavior
Ability to follow agency-approved crisis prevention, de-escalation, safety, Health and Safety, Aggression Management, First Aid, and CPR procedures

Benefits

Comp & perks

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Equal employment opportunities and non-discrimination protections