Direct Support Professional-24HC-Program Support Yorkville IL
Direct Support Professional-24HC-Program Support Yorkville IL
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DSP24HCprogram support
$1000 Sign on Bonus
(ON SITE)
The Association for Individual Development (AID) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower people with physical developmental intellectual mental health challengesthose who have suffered a trauma and those at risk to enjoy lives of dignity and purpose. We are looking for a Direct Support Proffessional24HCProgram Supportfor multiple Yorkville locations who exemplifies that mission and wants to work for an organization that makes a difference.
Schedule Hours: Full time 40 hours First shift
Location: Yorkville Illinois
Job Summary
The DSP Program Support is responsible for the support needs of the assigned caseload. Assures the timely scheduling completion and documentation of routine required and urgent medical appointments per applicable standards. Also assists with maintaining Public Entitlements for assigned caseload or other individuals as needed. The DSP ProgramSupport is able to work in any environment assisting with staff training and or retraining as needed. The DSP Program Support will ensure clients dignity privacy and rights are protected. Will monitor the cleanliness of the homes to ensure a clean and safe environment is maintained and be familiar and comply with all applicable program and agency regulations.
The DSP may work with clients with maladaptive behaviors which can include but are not limited to verbal aggression physical aggression selfinjurious behavior property destruction and elopement. The DSP may also work with clients who require intensive care including but not limited to toileting and bathing special diets with personal and/or enteral feeding and enhanced funding.
When working at a location where individuals with enhanced supports reside the DSP will receive a differential of $1.00/per hour. When working between the hours of 6:00 pm 6:00 am MondayFriday and/or all day Saturday and Sunday the DSP will receive a differential of $2.00/per hour.
What will we provide Full Time employees.BenefitsSummary.pdf
- $1000 sign on bonus for fulltime
- 21 Days of Paid Time Off plus 10 Paid Holidays
- Paid training
- Tuition reimbursement
- Benefits including Medical Dental Vision Life STD LTD Critical Illness and accident insurance
- 401K with a 3.5 company contribution after one year.
Qualifications
Education
High School graduate/GED transcript required)
License/Certification
CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) or Autism Certificate desired.
Experience
Minimum of one 1 year experience working with people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities
What are the other requirements
Significant walking and standing daily with occasional running for short periods of time
Individual must have and maintain a valid Illinois drivers license.The use of a personal automobile and the minimum amount of automobile liability insurance as defined in the Associations personnel policy is required.
Evening weekend overnight and holiday hours required; the DSP schedules are determined by client and program needs and are subject to change.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Ability to assist individuals with their physical needs and personal care including twoperson lift or transfer with no physical or medical restrictions
Pass STOFHLA literacy test.
Must complete required DSP and Medication Administration Training including CPR First Aid Infection Control OIG Rule 50 and CPI.
If we seem like a good fit consider joining our growing team of compassionate hardworking and caring individuals and start your path toward a fulfilling career that you can be proud of.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
