Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Little City Foundation is actively hiring Direct Support Professionals in Palatine, IL.

Little City is dedicated to serving the youth and young adult population, who have intellectual and developmental disabilities, by providing the best options and opportunities to live safely, learn continuously, explore creatively, and work productively throughout their lifetime.

In this role, you will provide instruction to the youth through implementation of the scientific principles of behavior analysis (ABA therapy) across all hours of the youths’ day and in all environments to improve quality of life outcomes.

Job Duties:

• Work as part of an interdisciplinary team of professionals who develop curricula and provide instruction to maximize youths’ skills and independence
• Implement educational programs and behavior management guidelines in a 1:1 or small group format
• Implement behavior analytic teaching procedures in the residence and community

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree in human services, education, or a disability related field, preferred
• Successful completion of Direct Support Professional within 120 days of hire and Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) training and certification within 90 days of hire, required
• Experience using Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA), preferred
• Current valid driver’s license, required

Pay Rate:

• Base pay: $17-18/hour
• RBT training: $17-18 upon successful completion of 40 hrs (paid) online Residential Behavior Technician training and RBT Competence Assessment within 45-60 days of hire
• RBT certification: $4/hour added to base pay upon successful completion of the Illinois RBT Certification examination to become a Registered Behavior Technician

Apply now to kickstart your career in a rewarding and supportive role. Grow your career with Little City today!

Little City is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and a large supporter of affirmative action. Little City has a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. All applicants are considered for actual employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local law.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Palatine, IL: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location