Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Join Our Mission at Lambs Farm

At Lambs Farm, we've spent over six decades helping people with developmental disabilities lead productive, happy lives through meaningful work opportunities in our farmyard, restaurants, stores, and community programs. We're a vibrant community that serves as both home to our participants and a place where visitors grow through enriching experiences that create lasting connections.

We're expanding our residential team to support more adults in achieving their personal goals and living fulfilling lives in our community. This growth creates an exciting opportunity for you to make a direct, meaningful impact every single day.

About This Opportunity

As a Direct Support Professional, you'll work directly with adults with developmental disabilities in our residential program, helping them build independence and achieve their personal goals. Based at our Libertyville campus, you'll enjoy a supportive team environment while making a real difference in participants' daily lives. This role offers flexible scheduling options, including evenings and weekends, to support work-life balance.

What you'll accomplish:

Support participants in developing daily living skills that increase their independence and confidence

Build meaningful relationships while helping adults access community resources and achieve personal milestones

Implement personalized service plans that directly improve quality of life for participants

Create safe, welcoming home environments where participants thrive and grow

What you bring to this role:

You bring compassion and patience along with a genuine interest in supporting adults with developmental disabilities. Your ability to communicate clearly and work collaboratively will help you connect with participants, families, and team members.

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid driver's license from Indiana, Illinois, or Wisconsin

Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing

Basic computer skills for documentation and communication systems

What We Offer

Work Environment: Beautiful 72-acre farmyard campus in Libertyville with supportive team culture and flexible schedule options.

Growth and Impact: Paid DSP and PACE certifications, ongoing training opportunities, and direct daily impact on participants' lives.

Our Values in Action: Staff work alongside participants as partners in meaningful growth, with weekly team collaboration supporting individual goals.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Compensation

Starting pay is $19.00 per hour