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Macon Resources, Inc

Residential Supervisor

Decatur, IL · On-site

$22.30/hr

NON-ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES None SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Direct Support Professionals JOB QUALIFICATIONS * Education HS/GED is required. One year of DSP experience is required. Prior ...

CVS Health

District Support Pharmacist

Sullivan, IL · On-site

$55 - $66/hr

As a DSP, you have a critical role at the forefront of delivering our purpose, modeling our values ... Supporting safe and accurate prescription fulfillment by following-and directing the pharmacy team ...

CVS Health

District Support Pharmacist

Sullivan, IL

$55 - $66/hr

As a DSP, you have a critical role at the forefront of delivering our purpose, modeling our values ... Supporting safe and accurate prescription fulfillment by following-and directing the pharmacy team ...

Vista Care

Job Coach

Lincoln, IL · On-site

$20.13/hr

... DSP) Department: Dignity in Pay Program Reports To: Program Director Date: February 2026 Job ... professionalism, and inclusion in community settings. * Perform other duties as assigned to support ...

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How much do direct support professional dsp jobs pay per hour?

As of May 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for direct support professional dsp in Decatur, IL is $15.80, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.99 and $17.02 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Direct Support Professional (DSP), and why are they important?

To thrive as a Direct Support Professional, you need a high school diploma or equivalent, basic caregiving knowledge, and an understanding of developmental disabilities. Familiarity with documentation systems, medication administration, and CPR/First Aid certifications are often required. Compassion, patience, strong communication, and problem-solving abilities distinguish exceptional DSPs. These skills ensure the safety, dignity, and well-being of individuals receiving support, fostering a positive and empowering environment.

What are some common challenges faced by Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) and how can they be managed?

Direct Support Professionals often encounter challenges such as managing unpredictable behaviors, balancing the needs of multiple clients, and maintaining clear communication with both clients and their families. Building strong relationships, utilizing de-escalation techniques, and participating in ongoing training can help DSPs navigate these situations effectively. Team collaboration and regular support from supervisors also play a vital role in overcoming daily hurdles and ensuring high-quality care.

What is a Direct Support Professional (DSP)?

A Direct Support Professional (DSP) is a caregiver who assists individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their daily lives. DSPs help with personal care, skill development, community involvement, and fostering independence. Their work may include assisting with bathing, meal preparation, transportation, and providing emotional support. DSPs play a vital role in ensuring the safety, well-being, and quality of life for those they support.

What is the difference between Direct Support Professional Dsp vs Personal Care Assistant?

AspectDirect Support Professional DspPersonal Care Assistant
CertificationsOften requires CPR, First Aid, and state-specific trainingMay require similar certifications, but less frequently mandated
Work EnvironmentSupports individuals with disabilities in community or residential settingsProvides personal care in private homes or healthcare facilities
Employer & IndustryHuman services agencies, non-profits, government programsHome healthcare agencies, private clients

Both roles involve assisting individuals with daily activities, but Direct Support Professionals typically work with people with disabilities in community or residential settings, requiring specific certifications. Personal Care Assistants often work in private homes, focusing on personal hygiene and daily living tasks, with slightly different certification requirements. Understanding these differences helps clarify job expectations and career paths in the caregiving industry.

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Residential Supervisor

Residential Supervisor

Macon Resources, Inc

Decatur, IL • On-site

$22.30/hr

Full-time

Posted 12 days ago

Job description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Under direct supervision of the Community Living Services Director, the Residential Supervisor oversees the essential functions of the assigned home, provides care of persons served, supervises staff, and implementation of the individual's programs, as developed by the Community Support Team.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
As a member of the community support team (CST) the Residential Specialist provides oversight of the essential functions of the assigned home; provides supervision, training and support to Direct Support staff (DSP) to ensure they are successful. Provides direct training to individuals based upon the written Individual Service Plan (ISP), incorporating the principles of personal choice, community inclusion, self-empowerment, least restrictive environment, and functional skill development into all aspects of training.
  1. Provides supervision to DSPs in the home to ensure they are successful in their role.
    1. Attending monthly CILA leadership development/mentoring
    2. Responsible for staff scheduling in the assigned home
    3. Assumes on-call for assigned home; responsible for responding to after hour emergencies involving staffing and schedule of coverage.

  1. Selects, trains, and develops an effective and efficient staff:
    1. Participates in interviews and recommends applicants for hire.
    2. Establishes and communicates performance standards and objectives and conducts performance appraisals annually or as necessary using Paycom.
    3. Provides orientation to new staff and ongoing staff training; monitors staff training to meet all agency requirements and certification and licensure standards.
    4. Approves time cards, time off requests, and punch change requests to appropriately account for hours worked while maintaining budgeted hours for each home.
    5. Communicates with staff regarding current problems, changes, and new developments in the agency by conducting periodic meetings.
    6. Administers all policies and procedures as developed by MRI; communicates to staff; interprets as necessary, and confirms compliance; communicates with Human Resources for performance management and discipline.
  2. While displaying appropriate role model behavior, encourages independence and self-directed decision-making skills, trains and provides assistance according to the individual wants and needs.
  1. Performs meal planning and makes grocery orders. Completes meal preparation with consideration to dietary constraints; adheres to all sanitation rules; presents the meal in a palatable, family style manner; supervises dining experience; completes clean up.
  2. Ensuring person served are seen by healthcare professionals when needed and according to state guidelines.
  3. Support and assist individuals in activities of daily living.
  4. Implement desired outcomes and document progress.
  5. Assist with completion of individual's annual or as needed assessments.
  6. Participate in meetings and staffing's as requested.
  7. Plans and implements social/recreational activities.

  1. Oversees the essential function of care and maintenance of the assigned home.
  1. Learn and keep up with state guidelines and ensure home is regulatory ready.
  2. Oversee vehicle maintenance.
  3. Oversee home maintenance by ensuring maintenance requests are submitted.
  4. Clean facility in order to maintain a safe homelike environment.
  5. Perform other duties as requested by supervisor.
  6. Reports non-routine housekeeping/maintenance needs in a timely manner to supervisor.

4. Actively participates in program planning as a member of the CST, including ongoing communication, formal and informal assessment and programming recommendations.
5. Documents in understandable, legible writing data/information pertaining to each individual's written ISP; can obtain this information through interaction with and observation of the individual; can document significant events/occurrence utilizing chronological notes, Accident/Incident Reports and Behavioral Incident Reports; will inform supervisor in a timely manner of any unusual incidents.
  1. Administers healthcare programs and instructions as ordered by the physician; documents healthcare needs, issues and/or results; advocates healthy lifestyle choices; refers all medication-related issues/ needs to authorized staff in a timely manner.

  1. Intervenes in crisis situations as necessary to prevent physical or emotional injury to individuals served or others.

  1. Assumes the responsibility to attend and complete the initial MRI training requirements (core training and job-specific training). On an ongoing basis, attends and participates in any required recertification or refresher sessions and/or other training deemed appropriate by the super-visor and/or the Program/Department Director within specified time frames.

  1. Successfully completes Direct Support Person (DSP) training within required time frames. On an ongoing basis, attends and participates in any required additional training and/or refreshers.

  1. Participates in agency in-service training sessions as assigned by the supervisor and/or Program/ Department Director on a voluntary basis to enhance one's knowledge and skills.

  1. Administer standard First Aid and CPR procedures on an as-needed basis, while maintaining current certification for both.

  1. Provides safe transportation to individuals/families served as required, adhering to all agency policy and procedure and Illinois transportation law.

  1. Communicates, retains, and releases information (both written and verbal) on a need-to-know basis and in accordance with the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Confidentiality Act and Macon Resources, Inc. Policies and Procedures.

  1. Practices and enforces MRI Safety Policies and Procedures and assures the safety of staff, persons/families served, agency guests, and agency property in all training environments.

  1. Keeps supervisor informed verbally and in writing of problems and activities within assigned area of responsibility; refers matters beyond the limit of authority and expertise to the supervisor for direction.

  1. Performs special projects or other related work within the scope of the job responsibilities of this position as required or requested.

NON-ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
None
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Direct Support Professionals
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
  1. Education HS/GED is required. One year of DSP experience is required. Prior supervisory experience preferred.

  1. Demonstrates functional 8th grade literacy through standardized exam.

  1. Obtain and maintain standing as an Authorized Direct Care staff for medication administration.

  1. Complete Direct Support Person training in accordance with state regulations and maintain status on the Habilitation Aid Registry.

  1. Must be able to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.

  1. Must have a phone or the means to be contacted easily outside of work hours.

  1. Must demonstrate the ability to adhere to the Safety Policies and Procedures of Macon Resources, Inc.

  1. Must be able to pass and maintain Illinois State Background Check and the Health Care Workers Registry.

  1. Must have or be able to obtain first aid and CPR certification within 30 days of employment and maintain certification throughout employment.

  1. Must have reliable transportation to conduct agency business and/or transport individuals served as needed; must maintain a valid Illinois Driver's License and a good Motor Vehicle Record; and must maintain personal auto insurance with minimum coverage of Bodily Injury-Liability per person of $100,000 and Liability per accident of $300,000, Property Liability of $100,000; Medical payments of $5,000; and Uninsured/ Underinsured Person of $100,000 and Accident of $300,000

  1. Must be able to meet the following physical capabilities:
  1. Lift and carry 50 pounds; able to assist in lifting and/or transferring an individual who is non-ambulatory from sitting to standing; standing to lying; back to sitting from all positions.
  2. Full range of mobility: pull, pull, turn, stoop, kneel, reach, bend.
  3. Dependable vision, having visual acuity far and near and normal field of vision.
  4. Remain on feet for a minimum of two (2) hours at a time.
  5. Adequate hearing and/or functional accommodation.

  1. The employee must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents in emergency situations. The employee must possess emotional stability; deal with stressful situations on a regular basis and the ability to deal with illness, death and dying.

13. Must be able to work a flexible schedule.
  1. Must have a phone or the means to be contacted easily outside of work hours.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS
  1. Education HS/GED is required. One year of DSP experience is required. Prior supervisory experience preferred.

  1. Demonstrates functional 8th grade literacy through standardized exam.

  1. Obtain and maintain standing as an Authorized Direct Care staff for medication administration.

  1. Complete Direct Support Person training in accordance with state regulations and maintain status on the Habilitation Aid Registry.

  1. Must be able to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.

  1. Must have a phone or the means to be contacted easily outside of work hours.

  1. Must demonstrate the ability to adhere to the Safety Policies and Procedures of Macon Resources, Inc.

  1. Must be able to pass and maintain Illinois State Background Check and the Health Care Workers Registry.

  1. Must have or be able to obtain first aid and CPR certification within 30 days of employment and maintain certification throughout employment.

  1. Must have reliable transportation to conduct agency business and/or transport individuals served as needed; must maintain a valid Illinois Driver's License and a good Motor Vehicle Record; and must maintain personal auto insurance with minimum coverage of Bodily Injury-Liability per person of $100,000 and Liability per accident of $300,000, Property Liability of $100,000; Medical payments of $5,000; and Uninsured/ Underinsured Person of $100,000 and Accident of $300,000

  1. Must be able to meet the following physical capabilities:
  1. Lift and carry 50 pounds; able to assist in lifting and/or transferring an individual who is non-ambulatory from sitting to standing; standing to lying; back to sitting from all positions.
  2. Full range of mobility: pull, pull, turn, stoop, kneel, reach, bend.
  3. Dependable vision, having visual acuity far and near and normal field of vision.
  4. Remain on feet for a minimum of two (2) hours at a time.
  5. Adequate hearing and/or functional accommodation.

  1. The employee must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents in emergency situations. The employee must possess emotional stability; deal with stressful situations on a regular basis and the ability to deal with illness, death and dying.

13. Must be able to work a flexible schedule.
  1. Must have a phone or the means to be contacted easily outside of work hours.

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