DSP Community Day Services Technician

Crosspoint Human Services•Danville, IL

68d•Onsite

About The Position

Crosspoint Human Services is seeking a compassionate and dependable Direct Support Professionals (DSP) to support individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. DSPs play a vital role in helping individuals live meaningful, independent, and fulfilling lives by providing hands on assistance, encouragement, and advocacy in daily activities. This is in our Community Day Services Program.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Requires a valid drivers license and proof of automobile insurance.

Nice To Haves

One or more years experience working with individuals diagnosed with developmental disability or mental illness.

Responsibilities

Implement behavioral programming according to procedure and in a fair and consistent manner.
Provide persons served with instruction and training opportunities in the development of variety of skill domains, including, but not limited to: social, communication, recreational, vocational, fitness, functional academic, community, and independent living.
Plan, organize, and facilitate active participation of persons served in daily activities designed to build personal strengths of persons served both in-agency and in the community.
Complete documentation on appropriate forms relative to programming (date sheets), information (CDS information form), Incidents/Accidents/Injuries (Safety Issue Form).
Participate in daily cleaning routine.
Follow all laws and policies related to driving & transferring persons served in & out of vehicles.

Benefits

17-22 paid vacation days per year (accrued based on length of service)
12 paid sick days per year
10 paid holidays
Crosspoint pays a portion of health insurance premiums for employees and their families
Group dental and vision insurance
Flexible benefits available for employees
401(k) participation after 90 days of service with an employer match
Professional development assistance and tuition reimbursement
Employee Referral Program
Comprehensive on the job training to become a DSP in 90 days