Direct Support Professional CNADSP - Elgin IL
Direct Support Professional CNADSP - Elgin IL
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DSP WIldwood Commons Cila Elgin Illinois
$1000 Sign on Bonus
(Onsite)
The Association for Individual Development (AID) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower people with physical developmental intellectual mental health challenges; those who have suffered a trauma; and those at risk to enjoy lives of dignity and purpose. We are looking for a Direct Support Professionalwho demonstrates this mission and wants to work for an organization that makes a difference in the community.
*Our current opportunities: *
We are looking for a DSPwho is available to work 2nd shift and 3rd shift.
What you will be doing
The Direct Support Professional (DSP) is responsible for the implementation of the clients Individualized Strategies under the direction of a Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional. The DSP demonstrates this through daily documentation of service provided including but not limited to recreation leisure and activities of daily living for each client to whom they are responsible. The DSP will assure client rights dignity and privacy while maintaining a clean and safe environment. 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. The DSP is assigned to a primary location however must be able to work across any site assigned as determined by program needs.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.
What will we provide Part Time employees
- $500 sign on bonus for parttime
- Up to 18 Days of Paid Time Off prorated based on hours worked plus 10 Paid Holidays
- Paid training
- Tuition reimbursement
- 401K with a 3.5 company contribution after one year if you work 1000 hours annually.
What will you bring to the table
Education:
High School Diploma or GED.
License/certifications:
CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) or Autism Certificate desired.
Experience
Experience working with developmentally disabled adults preferred
What are the other requirements
Physical Requirements
Climb stairs daily
No medical restrictions which would prohibit implementation of a lift/transfer or implementation of behavioral programs.
Push pull reach stoop/bend over and use step stool daily
Perform daily housekeeping tasks and assist clients in independent living skills.
Physically assist clients in situations including but not limited to: getting in and out of van bathtub shower or bed regularly.
Implement behavior support strategies and respond to emergency behavioral issues.
Requires significant walking and standing on a daily basis.
Equipment:
Computer and software including Microsoft Word Outlook Excel and Teams; Zoom platform and application; Internet browser and Microsoft SharePoint platform.
Household appliances including stove microwave washer/dryer dishwasher and countertop appliances such as microwaves.
Alarm Systems for monitoring fire weather security etc.
Telephone and voicemail.
Office Equipment including printer/scanner copy machine calculator shredder etc.
Adaptive equipment as defined in individual strategies including hoyer lift and accessories shower chairs or benches walkers wheelchairs etc.
Agency vehicles with and without wheelchair lifts.
Additional Requirements:
Must be able to lift or move up to 50 pounds to assist in twoperson lift or with use of adaptive equipment.
Pass STOFHLA literacy test.
Must complete required DSP and Medication Administration Training including CPR First Aid Infection Control OIG Rule 50 and CPI.
Must maintain medication administration authorization by following all policies and procedures.
Must complete additional onthejob certification for enteral nutrition tasks.
Must maintain certification by following all policies and procedures as well as performing enteral nutrition tasks (feeding medication administration pump operation flushing and dressing care) a minimum of two times per month.
Evening weekend overnight and holiday hours required; the DSP schedules are determined by client and program needs and are subject to change.
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.
Must transport clients in personal automobile when necessary.
Must have access to a personal cell phone with ability to utilize downloaded applications for secure messaging.
Must meet and maintain IDOT Approved Driver Status.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Attendance: Working scheduled hours at various locations as determined by client and program needs is required.
Must attend scheduled inservice trainings.
Additional Requirements:
Must be able to lift or move up to 50 pounds to assist in twoperson lift or with use of adaptive equipment.
Pass STOFHLA literacy test.
Must complete required DSP and Medication Administration Training including CPR First Aid Infection Control OIG Rule 50 and CPI.
Must maintain medication administration authorization by following all policies and procedures.
Evening weekend overnight and holiday hours required; the DSP schedules are determined by client and program needs and are subject to change.
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.
Must transport clients in personal automobile when necessary.
Must have access to a personal cell phone with ability to utilize downloaded applications for secure messaging.
Must meet and maintain IDOT Approved Driver Status.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Attendance: Working scheduled hours at various locations as determined by client and program needs is required.
Must attend scheduled inservice trainings.
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 to work.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
