Direct Support Person (12 am - 8 am)

CCAR•Charleston, IL

2d•$18 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

This is a wonderful opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities! CCAR Industries is hiring a permanent, full-time (40 hour per week) Direct Support Personnel (DSPs) in our Residential Program. AGENCY MISSION/ PHILOSOPHY The employee will support the agency’s mission to empower lives through individual care and inclusive community support. The employee will: Treat everyone with dignity and respect Honor and support rights and confidentiality Promote the best possible health with protection from abuse, neglect and exploitation Engage with honesty, integrity, and ethical standards in actions and communications Comply with applicable laws and regulations to prevent fraud, waste, conflict of interest, and inaccuracy in record-keeping SCHEDULE 12 am - 8 am on Sunday - Thursday OR Tuesday - Saturday, depending upon the employee's preference at the time of hire (Two days per week will be shortened with a later arrival time or earlier departure time to equal a total of 40 hours per week.) Must be available to work one shift during two of three holiday seasons: Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's.

Requirements

Possess a valid driver’s license with the ability to drive in the daytime or at night
Must be at least 18 years old
Provide proof of a high school diploma (via transcripts) or GED
Must pass a criminal background check, as required by the Healthcare Worker Background Check Act (225 ILCS 46), and a DCFS Child Abuse and Neglect background check
Successfully complete and maintain American Heart Association or American Red Cross CPR/First Aid certification
Successfully complete Direct Support Person training in accordance with IDHS requirements
Pass the Short Test of Functional Health Literacy in Adults (S-TOFHLA)
Successfully complete medication administration training and annual recertifications to maintain medication administration status

Responsibilities

Support individuals in self-advocacy and making informed choices
Assist with bathing, showering, toileting, feeding, meal preparation, grooming/hygiene, wound-care, mobility, and laundry
Provide emotional support to the individuals served
Prepare food items according to dietary needs and preferences
Pass medications in accordance with IDHS Rule 116
Transport individuals using agency-owned vehicles
Assist in obtaining, counting, documenting, and returning (as required) money used by the individuals served
Complete house safety checks and communicate house safety concerns to your supervisor as they arise
Keep the common living areas of the homes clean and assist individuals, as requested, to maintain their personal living areas
Provide and document services, supports, health-related concerns, and medication administration in accordance with agency policies
Treat the individuals served, co-workers, guardians, and all others in the workplace in a professional manner that reflects the agency’s Code of Conduct
Clock in and out for all shifts and enter requested time off using the MITC system
Show up on time and as scheduled for all assigned shifts
Complete all required in-service material reviews
Attend all in-service meetings, trainings, and house meetings
Report abuse and neglect in accordance with OIG Rule 50
Abide by CCAR’s Code of Conduct, Confidentiality, and Corporate Compliance policies at all times