Direct Support Professional 24 Hr Coverage Program Support

$1000 Sign on Bonus

The Association for Individual Development (AID) is a non-profit 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 24 Hr Coverage - Program Supportwho demonstrates this mission and wants to work for an organization that makes a difference in the community.

What you will be doing

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 Program Support 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 self-injurious 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.

This position is responsible for 5 different Aurora locations. You will be required to complete assigned shifts at each location per business needs. This is a day shift position. Holidays are a requirement for the position.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Maintaining a team approach in working with the clients staff and outside agencies.
• Implementing specific assigned programs from the Individual Plan or Implementation Strategy and documentation per program procedures.
• Be familiar with and follow all agency and program rules and regulations. Reports concerns or issues to immediate supervisor without delay.
• Plan and prepare meals by following menus and recipes written by dietician with client input and assistance; adheres to client diet requirements.
• Attend to the self-care needs of the clients including but not limited to toileting assistance changing soiled garments bathing and grooming shaving cleaning glasses and adaptive equipment etc.
• Obtain medication administration authorization at a minimum of one (1) location.
• Maintain medication administration authorization by attending annual training following all policies and procedures and minimizing preventable medication errors.
• Assure safe conditions inside and outside the home including maintenance and housekeeping. This includes but is not limited to reporting environmental safety concerns entering requests for non-urgent repairs ensuring bedrooms and décor meet regulatory standards performing assigned safety drills and monitoring tasks assisting clients to participate in the upkeep of their homes etc.
• Must maintain a clean sanitary environment inside and out of all assigned buildings and vehicles on a daily basis. This includes but is not limited to surface deep and sanitizing cleaning tasks as assigned.
• Must be alert to any emergency situations that may occur and take appropriate action per program and agency policies and procedures.
• Provide transportation for clients in personal or agency vehicle for work shopping appointments social events etc.
• Must have knowledge of clients medical conditions and be able to monitor and relay information to and from medical appointments.
• Assist in the orientation/training of new staff.
• Participate in the planning and implementation of community and in-house activities.
• Conduct monthly client input meetings facilitate Home and Community Based Settings Rules training activities and other client meetings as assigned documenting participation of individuals.
• Take verbal and written directions and complete job responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• May be responsible for independent building coverage including safety and supervision of all clients per program.
• Working scheduled hours at various locations as determined by client and program needs is required.
• Complete required training as assigned on or prior to due date to meet licensing and program requirements.
• Excellent attendance and punctuality as defined by the program guidelines.
• Must be flexible to cover multiple sites as required.
• Assist in monitoring scheduling and completion of routine and follow-up medical appointments for assigned clients.
• Assist with monitoring and maintaining Public Entitlement benefit status including attending appointments completing paperwork and submitting attending phone interviews etc. for assigned clients.
• Assist with staff training and/or retraining on client plans; leads by example while working alongside DSPs in homes to help familiarize new/non-familiar DSPs to routines procedures and client preferences.

What will we provide Full Time employees.

• $1000 sign on bonus for full-time
• 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.

Education: High School education/ GED.

License/certifications:CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) or Autism Certificate desired.

Experience:

• One year experience working with developmentally disabled adults required preferably as a Direct Support Professional.
• Three years experience as a Direct Support Professional preferred.

Physical:

• 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 two-person lift or with use of adaptive equipment.
  • Pass S-TOFHLA 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 in-service 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.