Direct Support Professional Community Day Services (54716)

$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 Professionalwho demonstrates this mission and wants to work for an organization that makes a difference in the community.

Regular Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-3:30pm or 7am-3pm Shared 65% CDS/35% IDD residential Aurora

What you will be doing

The DSP Community Day Services (CDS) is assigned to work directly with someone who has an identified specialized medical support need or behavior support need. The DSP CDS is responsible to provide meaningful activities training and classes under the direction of the DSP CDS Instructor and/or Program Manager. The DSP CDS is responsible to utilize the persons Implementation Strategy or Individual Plan and Behavior Support Strategies and implement the supports care and goals or objectives DSP CDS is responsible for the implementation of the Behavior Support Strategies as assigned providing support to clients with maladaptive behaviors. Some behaviors may be serious or require intervention and may include (but not limited to) physical aggression verbal aggression self-injurious behavior property destruction and/or DSP CDS 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 DSP CDS 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 provides input and information to the IDT as DSP CDS is responsible for the accuracy and quality of all assigned sub-contract work performed if Community Day Service program and the DSP CDS provides services for people from diverse backgrounds embraces differences in individuals and promotes a positive attitude with peers and community members.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Provide enhanced support and supervision as defined in the clients Implementation Strategies or Individual Plan and Behavior Support Strategies where assigned
• Actively engage teach and involve clients in daily meaningful activities in a variety of settings including in the community
• Participate in all program activities alongside clients including volunteering outdoor activities swimming (where applicable) and community outings
• Compute daily attendance counts and accurately document to enter into the payroll system as assigned (where applicable)
• Maintain a safe environment for self and clients and react appropriately to emergency situations whether at the base location or elsewhere
• Assist clients with personal care tasks and implement training programs for individuals to learn to complete personal care tasks independently as assigned
• Demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills in order to provide appropriate instruction to clients and as well as accurate documentation
• Understand and implement objectives support needs and personal goals from Implementation Strategies or Individual Plans for clients as assigned
• Facilitate programming or activities as directed including client swim programs outdoors and outside of base location or elsewhere
• Complete and submit all required documentation in a timely manner including data sheets incident reports and attendance sheets
• Remain informed of assigned clients medical and dietary support needs and provide those supports daily and consistently
• Understand and implement Behavior Support Strategies as assigned and respond to emergency behavioral incidents should they occur
• Participate as an active member of the interdisciplinary team giving input and information to the team in order to provide insight feedback and recommendations to meet the clients needs effectively
• Works cooperatively and respectfully with others

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.

What will you bring to the table

Education:High School Diploma or GED.

Experience

• Minimum of one (1) year experience working with people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities preferred

• Experience working with people requiring specialized behavioral and/or medical supports preferred

Physical Requirements

• 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 two-person 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 DHS-approved 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 in-service trainings as required

• Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills

• Demonstrate proficient computer skills

• Good interpersonal skills and maintain professional interaction with co-workers and supervisory staff

• Pass S-TOFHLA literacy test.

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.