Direct Support Professionals (Dsps)

Make a profound difference in someone’s life, the community and society. Become part of our team that has been providing hope, passion and purpose to individuals with intellectual and other developmental disabilities, and their families, since 1951. Shore Community Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It does not discriminate because of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin or ancestry, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, an unfavorable discharge from military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Program Manager – Joseph Koenig Sr., Training Center, Morton Grove

This is a full-time position overseeing a staff of developmental trainers who work at the Joseph Koenig Sr. Training Center. Duties include: perform QIDP duties, assist with program support, oversee personnel functions, ensure maintenance of building equipment, furniture, and supplies, and implement general responsibilities.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in a related human service field; Minimum of one year full-time professional experience with persons with intellectual and other developmental disabilities. Should be experienced in the dynamics of individual and group behavior. State of Illinois QIDP; Valid driver’s license and automobile liability insurance.

Community Employment Manager, Joseph Koenig Sr., Training Center, Morton Grove

This is a full-time position overseeing the Community Employment Department. Duties include: provide vocational counseling to eligible participants in all programs, conduct employer education, train job developers, monitor program implementation/data/payroll/attendance, complete documentation/reports, develop jobs in the community, conduct employer education, perform QIDP duties, assist with program support, oversee personnel functions, and implements general responsibilities.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in a related human service field; Minimum of three years full-time professional experience with persons with intellectual and other developmental disabilities. One year supervisory experience preferred. Should be experienced in the dynamics of individual and group behavior. Experienced in collecting, analyzing and reporting on data, State of Illinois QIDP; Valid driver’s license and automobile liability insurance.

Direct Support Professionals (DSPs)

Full and part-time positions available supervising and training adults with intellectual and other developmental disabilities in Shore’s group homes and Community Integrated Living Arrangements (CILAs) in Skokie and Evanston. Duties include:

• Support individuals to reach their personal outcomes.
• Supervise individuals obtaining vocational skills.
• Facilitate group activities by running curriculum-based activities
• Facilitate community outings using Shore vehicles.

Requirements: Valid Driver’s License and a clear driving record; One or more years of on the job experience working with individuals with intellectual and other developmental disabilities; High School Diploma or equivalent; English reading/verbal/writing skills, math, interpersonal, organizational, ability to work independently as well as part of a team and basic computer skills. Seeking candidates for afternoon positions e.g. 3-11 p.m., overnights and weekends.

Shore is convenient to mass transit, offers an outstanding benefits package, including a generous time off policy and pension, and proudly has one of the highest employee retention rates in the industry.

Developmental Trainer (Direct Support Professionals)

The Developmental Trainer will assist with providing the clients in care with gaining, retaining or improving self-help, socialization and adaptive skills in the Adult Services Day Programming.

– Assist individuals in activities within the Adult Day Services Program.
– Assist individuals with goals and tracking progress.
– Develop and implement meaningful group activities.
– Supervise community integration activities.

Requirements: Valid Driver’s License and a clear driving record; One or more years of on the job experience working with individuals with intellectual and other developmental disabilities; High School Diploma or equivalent; English reading/verbal/writing skills, math, interpersonal, organizational, ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Shifts Available: Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

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Direct Support Professionals (DSPs)

Full and part-time positions available supervising and training adults with intellectual and other developmental disabilities in Shore’s group homes and Community Integrated Living Arrangements (CILAs) in Skokie and Evanston. Duties include:

• Facilitate group activities by running curriculum-based activities
• Support individuals to reach their personal outcomes.
• Facilitate community outings using Shore vehicles.
• Supervise individuals obtaining vocational skills.

Requirements: Valid Driver’s License and a clear driving record; One or more years of on the job experience working with individuals with intellectual and other developmental disabilities; High School Diploma or equivalent; English reading/verbal/writing skills, math, interpersonal, organizational, ability to work independently as well as part of a team and basic computer skills. Seeking candidates for afternoon positions e.g. 3-11 p.m., overnights and weekends.

Shore is convenient to mass transit, offers an outstanding benefits package, including a generous time off policy and pension, and proudly has one of the highest employee retention rates in the industry.