Direct Support Professional Day Program
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Job Description
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
JOB SUMMARY
Provide day support services to adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities. Provide engaging activities and teach basic life skills (i.e. safety hygiene socialization) in the community and at the day program center. Participate in developing and implementing individuals service plans and quarterly reviews. Collaborate with teammates and plan and prepare a monthly activity calendar with participant input and suggestions that provide engaging daily activities for participants assigned independently or as a group when necessary. Follow and abide by all personnel and program policies and procedures including confidentiality. Carry out all goals and outcomes as stated in the clients Individual Service Plan including providing support for personal care needs such as assistance for eating toileting personal hygiene supervision and assistance in administering all participant medications and documenting in the Medication Administration Records. Transport clients to and from day support activities in a company vehicle.
TRAINING EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Direct Support Professionals must have a minimum of a high school diploma a general education diploma and some experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities or an equivalent combination of training/education and/or experience required. A valid drivers license and five years of driving experience with no major driving violations in the last five years are required.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
The applicant must submit before hiring a current MVR (Motor Vehicle Record) that complies with DePaul driver policy. Must be willing to have a criminal and Child Protective Services (CPS) background report conducted upon hire. The applicant shall not have been convicted on any barrier crime(s) on the criminal background report. The applicant will have no founded disposition of child abuse or neglect as documented by the CPS background report. A PPD test or chest xray indicating the absence of TB will be required. A preemployment drug screening is required. Inadequate incomplete or failing reports or outcomes in any of the aforementioned will result in canceling the recruitment process rescinding any job offer or termination of employment. Must be able to transport residents in DePaul or personal vehicle as needed. Must obtain certification in First Aid CPR and crisis management of challenging behaviors and administration of medication. The applicant must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds from the floor to waisthigh.
Compensation $15 hour nonexempt.
DePaul is committed to diversity equity and inclusion and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race age religion color gender ethnic or national origin physical or mental disability marital status pregnancy childbirth or a medical condition related to pregnancy or childbirth veteran status sex sexual orientation gender identity gender genetic information political affiliation or any other classification protected by law.
All applicants shall be afforded equal opportunity in all aspects of employment volunteer opportunities and internships without regard to race age religion color gender ethnic or national origin physical or mental disability marital status pregnancy childbirth or a medical condition related to pregnancy or childbirth veteran status sex sexual orientation gender identity gender genetic information political affiliation or any other classification protected by law. DePaul is an EVerify employer. The unlawful manufacture sale distribution dispensation possession or use of a controlled substance or is prohibited in the workplace. Failure to comply will result in dismissal from the property and/or employment.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
