Direct Support Professional

Direct Support Professional

Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation's largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 138 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.

The posted compensation range of $19.00 - $25.68/hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) with us, you will support a diverse range of tasks according our customized Person Centered Service Plan (PCSP) tailored to each person's unique needs. Depending on their needs, your responsibilities could include support with medication administration, behavioral management, and daily documentation in addition to enhancing general life skills.

• Maintain a safe living environment that adheres to all codes and regulations
• Offer counseling and crisis intervention
• Support learning around financial management, housekeeping, cooking, personal hygiene, and other life skills
• Accompany individuals to social outings, doctor's appointments and other activities

Job Requirements:

• Current valid driver's license, car insurance, and reliable transportation

Where You'll Work:

CHI Friendship is founded on the positive impact diversity has in our communities when embraced. Our successful employees genuinely enjoy learning about the people we support and helping them achieve independence while reaching their goals and dreams.

More importantly, you are someone who is dependable and compassionate with a proven ability to remain composed under pressure. As a trusted direct support professional, you are looked to as a leader when challenging situations occur where your reaction and self-control are most important.

We provide you with the same level of care you provide to others. We care about our employees well-being and offer benefits that complement and support your work/life balance. Starting pay rate for this DSP role is $19.00/hr. We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:

• Free Premium Membership to our Care@Work program to help employees with child care, pet care, senior caregivers, housekeepers & more.
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identity Theft
• Adoption Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Assistance for career growth and development
• Matching 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs

If you are ready to join a national leader in providing quality services to people with disabilities, join CHI Friendship today!

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit https://www.commonspirit.careers/benefits.

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.