Direct Support Professional/ Community Day Services
- Days
- Driver's license
How this pay compares
This posting states $21.60 an hour. Open direct support professional jobs in Illinois post a median of $21.96 an hour, the middle half $19.75–$22.61, across 38 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Direct support professionals employed in Illinois earn a median of $18.30 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).
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About the job
Location: Des Plaines, IL
Pay: 21.60/Hr
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–4:00 PM
Location and pay are fixed for this position.
Driving Requirement
A valid driver's license is required. Employees must be willing to drive company vehicles. Proof of a valid driver's license is required at the time of interview.
About the Position
Rimland is seeking dependable, professional, energetic, and compassionate DSPs to support adults with developmental disabilities.
Responsibilities include
- Assisting with daily living activities
- Meal preparation
- Art projects and recreational activities
- Supporting social skills and independence
- Providing companionship
- Supporting individual goals
Must be willing to stand on your feet hour long periods of time.
No prior DSP experience required. Paid training is provided.
Benefits
- Generous paid leave
- Group health insurance after 90 days
- 401(k) after one year
- Holiday incentives, including gift cards and premium pay
- Paid training, including CPR, First Aid, AED, and CPI
- Monthly personal fitness stipend
Requirements
Applicants must successfully complete
- Fingerprint criminal background check
- Child abuse and neglect check
- Drug screening
Applicants must also provide
- Original high school diploma, GED, or college transcript
- Two years of residency history
- Current original documents verifying identity and authorization to work in the U.S.
- Two verifiable employment references from the past three years
- Proof of a valid driver's license at the time of interview
Rimland is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability status, marital status, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
From Rimland's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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Rimland hires caregivers and nurses in Des Plaines and Evanston in Illinois.
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