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Job · Chicago, IL

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Envision Unlimited · Human Services · $92.6M budget · 1,625 staff · Since 1964

Why Envision Unlimited

FY2024 · Form 990Its mission and biggest programs, as filed

Provides quality services, job training, and community integration programs to help individuals with disabilities or special needs achieve choice and independence.

  • Community Living ServicesEnvision empowers residents in its Community Living Programs to reach their potential for independent living. Services and supports focus on skill acquisition, with a core belief that all persons can be functioning and contributing members of their communities.…$49.7M spent in FY2024
  • Mental Health ServicesEnvision Unlimited's Mental Health Program offers outpatient psychiatric services, residential services, and psychosocial rehabilitation for clients with severe and persistent mental illnesses. We utilize a recovery model in which clients direct their own treatment and collaborate with staff…$19.6M spent in FY2024
  • Community Day ServicesEnvision's Community Day Services offer individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) the opportunity to engage in their community, develop support groups outside of the family, as well as provide an environment to cultivate personal interests and vocational…$9.7M spent in FY2024

Before you apply

FY2023 · Form 990Independent: from IRS data, not the org
Pays its leaders
$82K–$337K
9 officers reported
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt VII · Sec A
Budget
$80.3M
spent in FY2023
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt I · Ln 18
Staff
1,625
employees
500 volunteers
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt I · Ln 5–6
Spent on programs
91%
of spending
Looks good: 91% of spending went to programs; 75% or more.
Pt IX · Ln 25 · col B
Surplus or deficit
+4%
of revenue, FY2023
Looks good: revenue was at least expenses in the latest filing.
Pt I · Ln 19
Cash reserves
3 mo
of spending, in cash and securities
Fine: 2.7 months of spending in cash; 1 to 3.
Pt X · Ln 1–2 · Pt I · Ln 18
Latest return
FY2023
latest Form 990
Fine: the latest return is for FY2023, 3 tax years back; within 3 tax years.
IRS e-file
IRS status
501(c)(3)
tax-exempt since 1965
Looks good: listed by the IRS.
IRS BMF
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About the role

The org's own posting, as written

Description ENVISION UNLIMITED JOB DESCRIPTION Position : Direct Support Professional Department : Community Living Services Reports To : CILA Manager FLSA Status : Non-Exempt Union Status : Union Human Resources Review : 09/2026 Summary The Direct Support Professional (DSP) at Envision Unlimited plays a crucial role in assisting individuals with disabilities in achieving and maintaining their maximum level of functioning in independent community living. This position involves monitoring and assisting residents with various daily tasks, including personal grooming, medication management, transportation, meal preparation, and more.

As a Direct Support Professional, you will provide direct, hands-on support to individuals with developmental disabilities in a residential (CILA) setting. This may include physically assisting individuals with personal hygiene, grooming, and daily living tasks; supporting individuals who may have behavioral or medical support needs, including responding to behavioral or medical emergencies using Agency-approved crisis prevention, deescalation and physical intervention procedures, First Aid/ CPR procedures; and performing physically demanding tasks such as lifting, transferring, and light housekeeping.

DSPs should be aware that people receiving supports may, at times, exhibit hostile or verbally aggressive behavior, including the use of profanity or language that may be offensive. A DSP must remain calm and professional, maintain appropriate boundaries, and respond in accordance with Agency-approved de-escalation, crisis prevention, behavior plan and safety procedures. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential Responsibilities, include but are not limited to : Monitor and assist residents with personal grooming and appearance as necessary.

Transport and accompany residents to appointments and other services, including day program sites, as needed. Supervise and assist residents in taking their medication in accordance with program guidelines. Assist residents in preparation of daily schedules to include performance of household chores, social activities, and other meetings and appointments. Perform cleaning and housekeeping duties such as vacuuming, dusting, sweeping, and mopping. Monitor and assist residents with daily bedroom maintenance. Respond to medical and behavioral emergencies following appropriate Health and Safety, Aggression Management, First Aid, CPR, and other procedures as necessary.

Plan menus and assist with meal preparation as required. Perform other essential responsibilities as needed to meet program requirements. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES No supervisory responsibilities. OTHER EXPECTATIONS Employees shall respect the diversity of all individuals (e.g., clients, co-workers, stakeholders) and refrain from any form of discrimination and/or harassment based on religious, marital, ethnic, racial, gender, sexual…

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About Envision Unlimited

From its Form 990

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