--- title: Direct Support Professional Caregiver description: Helping Hand Home for Children is hiring for the Direct Support Professional Caregiver role in Hodgkins, IL. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/direct-support-professional-caregiver-at-helping-hand-home-for-children-01a0dfab-df1c-70f9-9f36-0f58364c273d date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join Helping Hand Home for Children as Direct Support Professional Caregiver in Hodgkins, IL. Pays $22–$23 per hour. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/87yrfx.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | Helping Hand Home for Children | | **Location** | Hodgkins, IL | | **Salary** | $22/hr - $23/hr | | **Type** | Part Time | | **Posted** | Oct 07, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for Helping Hand Home for Children. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Helping Hand Home for Children. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $40,000 – $47,000 a year (median $47,000). ## Description Make a meaningful impact as a **Direct Support Professional** at Helping Hand, a nationally recognized Best & Brightest Place to Work! In this **part-time** role, you'll support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in our Residential Program - helping them live with dignity, independence, and joy. **SCHEDULE AND COMPENSATION:** - On-site position, part-time hours. - Days and hours will vary and is dependent upon agency needs. - Salary range $22.00-$23.00/hr (hourly/non-exempt). - Salary based on skills and experience. - Up to 6% annual bonus potential - 403b retirement plan with up to a 4% company match. **HELPING HAND PERKS:** - Purpose-driven work that changes lives. - Team member appreciation events and year-round recognition. - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness support. - Generous PTO, including paid holidays, vacation, and accrued sick time. - PSLF-qualifying employer under the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. **WHAT YOU'LL DO:** - Provide care, training, and community support to clients in our residential program. - Assist with daily living tasks, medication support, and personal care. - Foster skill-building, independence, and meaningful engagement. - Ensure a safe, clean, and supportive living environment. - Accurately document services and participate in team collaboration. - Other duties as assigned. **WHAT YOU BRING:** Education: - High School Diploma or GED required. Experience: - Experience working with intellectual and developmental disability population (preferred). Skill Sets: - Ability to fulfill all necessary training requirements of the agency, including but not limited to, crisis management (including de-escalation strategies and physical management techniques) and DSP training within 90 days of hire if applicable. - Proficient and comfortable with technology such as Microsoft Office, Teams, Zoom, etc. - Strong problem-solving and time management skills. - Sound organizational skills and the ability to multitask, prioritizing multiple urgencies as required. - Strong interpersonal communications skills, both verbal and written. - Must have valid driver's license with acceptable driving record and ongoing personal motor vehicle insurance. - Must be able to meet all PACE certification requirements, if applicable. - Must be able to safely drive individuals for various programming purposes as well as self-transport to work and site visits. - Ability to promote and adhere to company values. - A commitment to a diverse, inclusive, and equitable work environment. **WORK ENVIRONMENT:** - The person in this position needs to occasionally move about to assist clients, access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. - The person in this position may encounter clients exhibiting physical aggression; must be comfortable working in periods of crisis and feel comfortable de-escalating individually or as a team. - The ability to observe details at a close range (within a few feet of the observer). - Consistently position self to maintain files in file cabinets or assist clients/students. - The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. - Flexibility to work at any assigned HH site. **Helping Hand is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that embracing our differences strengthens our community and enhances the quality of care we provide.** ## Skills - Zoom (Video Conferencing Tool) - De-escalation Techniques - Teamwork - Problem Solving - Activities Of Daily Living (ADLs) - Interpersonal Skills - Driver's License - Demand-Side Platform (Dsp) - Time Management - Personal Care - Crisis Management - Multitasking - Medication Administration - Microsoft Office - Human Resources - Organizational Skills - Driving ## Benefits - Mental Health - Paid Time Off (Pto) - Sick Leave - 403(b) Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plans - Other Retirement and Savings ## Related - [Healthcare & Medicine jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/healthcare-and-medicine?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Home & Community Care jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/healthcare-and-medicine/home-and-community-care?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Direct Support Professional jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/healthcare-and-medicine/home-and-community-care/direct-support-professional?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Related pages - [Illinois](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/illinois?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 101547 jobs - [Individual and Family Services](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/individual-and-family-services?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 47205 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)