Direct Support Professional - Rehab Instructor Elgin Illinois
Direct Support Professional - Rehab Instructor Elgin Illinois
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DSP Elgin/OShea Center
$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 Professional Rehab Instructorwho demonstrates this mission and wants to work for an organization that makes a difference in the community.
*Our current opportunities: *
Regular Hours:MF 8:3:30 p.m 35 hours per week)
What you will be doing
The DSP CDS Instructor is responsible to provide meaningful activities training and classes under the direction of the Program Manager. The DSP CDS Instructor is responsible to utilize the persons Implementation Strategy or Individual Plan and Behavior Support Strategies and implement the supports care and goals or objectives within.The DSP CDS Instructor will support people in conformance with the agencys mission as assigned by the Program Manager Director or designee and according to the needs of the person program and/or the agency as a whole.The DSP CDS Instructor maintains all applicable documentation records and reports related to provided services and supports and functions as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team. The DSP CDS Instructor provides input and information to the IDT as needed. The DSP CDS Instructor is responsible for the accuracy and quality of all assigned subcontract work performed if assigned.The Community Day Service program and the DSP CDS Instructor provides services for people from diverse backgrounds embraces differences in individuals and promotes a positive attitude with peers and community members.
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 you bring to the table
Education:
- High School graduate/GED transcript and five years experience working directly with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities
OR
- An Associates Degree in a Human Services or related field and three years experience working directly with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities
OR
- A Bachelors Degree in a Human Services or related field and one year experience working directly with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities
License/certifications:
- Completed DHSapproved Direct Support Person (DSP) training and included on the Illinois Health Care Worker registry preferred
Experience:
- Experience working with people requiring specialized behavioral and/or medical supports preferred
Other Requirements:
Physical:
- Requires significant walking and standing daily with occasional running for short periods of time
- Must be able to push pull reach stoop and bend
- Must be able to lift or move up to 50 lbs with no physical or medical restrictions
- Must be able to assist individuals with their physical needs and personal care including a twoperson lift or transfer with no physical or medical restrictions
- Must be able to intervene physically using applied CPI techniques and/or restraints after training with no physical or medical restrictions
Equipment:
- Using a PC computer and printer
- Using household appliances competently and safely such as stove microwave washer/dryer vacuum
- Using a phone and voicemail system
- Using office equipment such as copy machines calculators shredder or fax machine
- Using adaptive equipment as assigned such as Hoyer lift iPad communication devices scales or other assistive devices
- Using a walkie talkie or intercom system when assigned
Additional Requirements:
- Minimum age requirement is 18 years old
- Valid unexpired Illinois drivers license and good driving record as defined by AIDs driver eligibility requirements
- Minimum liability insurance as defined by AIDs personnel policy
- Ability to transport clients in agency and/or personal vehicle as assigned
- Complete DHSapproved Direct Support Person (DSP) training within 120 days of hire OR have already completed DSP training and appears on the Health Care Worker Registry
- Complete and maintain assigned trainings and certifications as required by program location including but not limited to: CPR/FA CPI Positive Behavior Supports AIDs Health Curriculum and others as assigned
- Ability to complete job requirements with minimal supervision
- Ability to provide crisis intervention when needed and work as part of a team to support individuals with complex needs
- Attend inservice trainings as required
- Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills
- Demonstrate proficient computer skills
- Good interpersonal skills and maintain professional interaction with coworkers and supervisory staff
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
