Salary: $17 / Hour If you’re someone who thrives on making a difference and knows how to bring calm, care, and confidence to any situation—this role is for you. As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you’ll provide essential support to students with special needs across classroom, one-on-one, and health clinic settings. You’ll be part of a team that values compassion, flexibility, and a whole lot of heart. What You’ll Be Doing: + Supporting students with personal care, behavioral needs, and basic health services + Assisting in classrooms, health office clinics, and one-on-one settings + Working under the supervision of the school nurse or clinical designee + Floating between assignments with the potential to move into a full-time placement The Details: + $17/hour + 35 hours/week + Location: Rockford, IL + Start: ASAP What You’ll Need: + Current Direct Support Professional (DSP) certification as required by state/contract/client + CPR certification (if applicable) + TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray (if applicable) + Current health certificate (per contract or state regulation) + Must meet all federal, state, and local requirements + Must be at least 18 years old + Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice If you’re ready to be the steady presence students count on and the teammate every classroom needs, we’re ready for you. Let’s make something meaningful happen. Benefits At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits: + Competitive pay & weekly paychecks + Health, dental, vision, and life insurance + 401(k) savings plan + Awards and recognition programs *Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status. About Amergis Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions. Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.