At SFS, we are looking for qualified and caring individuals to fill a variety of unique roles.
Interested in working with us? Browse the opportunities below and email us your application form and resume to get started.
Available Positions
Direct Support Professional — Life Skills Coach
About this Job:
STARS Family Services (SFS) offers a wonderful opportunity to make a difference in the lives of residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities. STARS Family Services is seeking Direct Support Professionals to work in our homes that are all located in Wheaton, IL.
About STARS Family Services:
Since we began in 2008 as a non-profit organization, STARS Family Services has provided community-based residential support and related services for adults with developmental disabilities in Wheaton, IL. We focus on helping people in all areas of life skills such as cooking, house chores, grocery shopping, interpersonal relationships, personal responsibilities, and self-care. Residents continue to live in their familiar community, close to their family, friends, and church. All residents are involved in the STARS Disability Ministry of College Church. We strive to create a positive homelike atmosphere in each of our homes.
Current Opportunities:
Regular Hours: Part-time (up to 35 hours)
Weekdays and Weekends (no overnights)
Reports to:
Operations Manager, collaborating with Program Manager of Resident & Family Life
Responsibilities and Duties:
Trains, supervises, and annually evaluates residents in life skills that would enhance the resident's independence, including cooking, cleaning, grocery shopping, interpersonal relationships, personal responsibilities, personal care, and work/leisure activities.
Demonstrates accurate, consistent use of all safety protocols. Completes infection control/safety tasks as assigned.
Recommends changes in programs or facilities that will enhance the safety, well-being, and support of the residents.
Maintains a log of hours and activities that occur in the home during scheduled hours.
Communicates with SFS Leadership (Executive Director, Program Manager of Resident and Family Life) and Community Builder regarding activities in the home.
Role may require assisting residents if they have a physical disability. Some light lifting of less than 25 pounds may be required; moving equipment/ supplies (e.g. vacuum cleaner, lifting bags).
Participates in all training sessions provided by SFS. Demonstrates proficiency and incorporates tasks/protocols into daily workflow.
Transport residents as requested.
Education and Experience:
High School Diploma or GED. - Prefer some experience working with people with developmental disabilities.
Since SFS is a religious 501(c)(3), all employees must agree to the Statement of Faith and Standards of the Christian Life as outlined in the SFS Employee Handbook.
Must possess a valid driver's license and be an approved driver in accordance with the SFS Transportation policy.
All employees are subject to an annual motor vehicle check and a background check every three years.
Current CPR Certification (Desired)
Work Location:
Wheaton, IL
Job Type:
Part-time
Pay:
$14.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
Position comes with earned Paid Time Off. No other benefits available.
Schedule:
4-to-8-hour shifts. Some shifts are split.
No overnights
Education:
High School Diploma or GED (Required)
Experience:
DSP working with adults with IDD: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
CPR Certification (Preferred)
Expected hours:
15 – 30 per week
Please email scoutryer@starsfamilyservices.org for more info.
To apply, submit your completed application form and resume to bgilleylen@starsfamilyservices.org.
Direct Support Professional — Partner Program Job Coach
About this Job:
Trains and supervises the STARS (individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities) in performing tasks at the resale shop. This position is perfect for retirees or college students looking for additional income.
About STARS Family Services:
We are a Christian non-profit organization in Wheaton, Illinois. We provide residential and vocational services for adults with intellectual disabilities within a Christian environment. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about helping individuals with disabilities become all that God intends them to be.
Current Opportunities:
Monday to Friday 9:45am to 2:30pm. Substitute Pool also available as needed M-F, 9:45am to 2:30pm. Position comes with earned Paid Time Off. No other benefits available.
Reports to:
Reports to the Partner Program Supervisor
Responsibilities and Duties:
Assess abilities of each STAR and the tasks at the resale shops to successfully assign appropriate tasks to match their skillset.
Develops simplified task descriptions, breaking down tasks into manageable components, according to the differing abilities that STARS can understand including picture instruction sheets as needed.
Trains, supervises, and assists STARS in their assigned tasks and related skills, including social skills with the goal of equipping STARS with the skills required to participate in the CCIW Resale Shops.
Maintains a physical presence in the Resale Shops during scheduled daytime hours, whenever one or more STARS participants is present.
Demonstrates accurate, consistent use of all safety protocols within all duties. Completes infection control/safety tasks as assigned.
Ensures that STARS consistently follow infection control/safety protocols.
Ensures that STARS treat each other, and both paid and volunteer staff with respect; resolves conflicts that may arise during on-site hours.
Keep a log of hours that each STAR participates in the Resale Shop and submits them to the Partner Coach Supervisor.
Provides daily feedback to STARS on task performance.
Communicates with CCIW Resale Shop managers regarding the needs of the shops and STARS performance.
Organizational and Communication Duties:
Job may require assisting STARS if they have a physical disability. Some light lifting of less than 25 pounds may be required; moving of equipment like a vacuum; lifting bags of clothes and garbage; hanging and sorting clothes and retail items.
Participates in all training sessions provided by SFS. Demonstrates proficiency and incorporates new tasks/protocols into daily workflow.
Education & Experience:
H.S. Diploma or GED required.
Bachelor’s degree in Human Services preferred and at least 1 year of experience as a job coach working with persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Current CPR/AED Friends & Family Certification Preferred.
Since SFS is a religious 501(c)(3), all employees must agree to the Statement of Faith and Standards of Christian Life as outlined in the SFS Employee Handbook.
All job coaches are subject to a background check every three years.
Job Type:
Part-time
Salary:
$14.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
Position comes with earned Paid Time Off. No other benefits available.
Schedule:
Day shift
Monday to Friday (some Saturdays)
Please email scoutryer@starsfamilyservices.org for more info.
To apply, submit your completed application form and resume to bgilleylen@starsfamilyservices.org.
Overnight Sleep Direct Support Professional — Community Builders
About this Job:
SFS offers a wonderful opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities. STARS Family Services is seeking an Overnight Sleep Direct Support Professional for our homes, conveniently located near the Wheaton College campus.
The Overnight Sleep Direct Support Professional resides in the home from 8pm-7am 5 nights per week, 11pm-8am 2 nights per week, providing a positive atmosphere of safety and community. The CB provides supervision and support for on-site training programs for STARS residents in skills necessary for independent living, including daily routines, creative outlets, and use of leisure time. This position is a sleeping position where you are not required to be awake all night - you are there as a DSP presence in the home for safety and any needed support.
About STARS Family Services:
Since we began in 2008 as a non-profit organization, STARS Family Services provides private community-based homes (supportive living arrangements) and related services for adults with developmental disabilities in Wheaton, IL. At present there are two homes for men and one for women. We focus on helping residents in all areas of life skills such as cooking, cleaning, grocery shopping, interpersonal relationships, personal responsibilities, and self-care. Residents continue to live in their familiar community, close to their family, friends, and church. All residents are involved in the STARS Disability Ministry of College Church. We strive to create a positive homelike atmosphere in each of our homes.
Reports to:
Executive Director, collaborating with Program Manager of Resident and Family Life and Operations Manager
Responsibilities and Duties:
Maintains a physical presence in the home from 8:00 pm until 7:00am daily. Actual paid work hours are 5:00am-7:00am and 8:00pm-11:00pm, except for regularly scheduled evenings and days off.
Ensures that residents receive proper rest by enforcing regular bedtime hours.
Conducts weekly meetings with the residents, covering key areas such as safety; items of concern regarding behavior; interpersonal relationships and other matters.
Conducts regular Bible studies with residents; provides spiritual counseling as appropriate; arbitrates in conflicts to ensure that Christian values are maintained.
Is aware of and executes individualized behavior plans for residents.
Demonstrates accurate, consistent use of all safety protocols within all duties. Completes infection control/safety tasks as assigned.
Ensures that residents consistently follow infection control/safety protocols.
Performs regular safety inspections of the home and grounds, reporting any needed repairs or other items of concern to the director.
Performs minor indoor and outdoor maintenance tasks as requested by the Executive Director. These could include but not be limited to shoveling snow, landscape care and changing light bulbs. These tasks would only be requested on a temporary/as needed basis.
Performs related work as required.
Organizational and Communication Duties:
Keeps a log of hours and activities that occur in the home during scheduled hours and sleep hours (hours provided for sleep and not called to duty).
Communicates resident activities and concerns to morning Life Skills Coach; receives communication from volunteers and staff prior to assuming duties in the evening.
Communicates with the Executive Director and Program Manager on a regular basis. Receives prior approval for any hours worked over 35 hours per week.
Participates in all training sessions provided by SFS. Demonstrates proficiency and incorporates new tasks/protocols into daily workflow.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in human services related field preferred.
Must possess a valid driver’s license and be an approved SFS driver in accordance with the SFS Transportation policy.
Living Arrangement: Resides in the home as a licensee (not a tenant) during the employment term as the Community Builder and retains no right to occupy the residence beyond the term of employment. The license to reside in the home is revocable at will by the SFS Board of Directors.
Since SFS is a religious 501(c)(3), all employees must agree to the Statement of Faith and Standards of Christian Life as outlined in the SFS Employee Handbook.
All employees are subject to an annual motor vehicle check and a background check every three years.
Current CPR/AED Friends and Family Certification Required.
Job Type:
Part-time
Salary:
$14.00 - $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
Position comes with earned Paid Time Off. No other benefits available.
Schedule:
Every weekend
Monday to Friday
Overnight shift
License/Certification:
CPR Certification (Required)
Driver's License (Required)
Please email scoutryer@starsfamilyservices.org for more info.
To apply, submit your completed application form and resume to bgilleylen@starsfamilyservices.org.