Direct Support Professional 3 - Community Inclusion Specialist

Community Link, Inc. • Breese, IL

12h • Onsite

About The Position

Assists participants to work toward and achieving outcomes, and to promote personal growth and independence, community integration, economic potential, and have meaningful experiences and interactions while ensuring that each participant has the opportunity to pursue their interests, desires, and goals. Living and promoting daily our Agency values: Dignity, Respect, Integrity, Compassion, and Unity.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in human services field including, but not limited to, psychology, sociology, special education or rehabilitation counseling; or High School Diploma / GED with at least one year of experience/training related to supporting individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as participant program plans and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports.
• Ability to effectively present information in one on one and small group situations to participants, co-workers, and supervisors.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to perform these operations using units of money.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret and carry out a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Effective and efficient communication skills.
• An ability to adapt favorably to changing program needs.
• Genuine interest in welfare of participants.
• Competent knowledge of behavior principles.
• Capability with basic computer operations for participant data tracking, incident reporting, and other processes deemed necessary by the supervisory staff.
• Must pass the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) with an 80% or higher score.
• Must be able to provide assistance to individuals as needed such as maneuvering wheelchairs, or assisting clients in ambulating and transferring when necessary.
• Must be able to stay awake during the employee’s work shift.
• Must be able to drive agency vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the full inclusion of participants in the recreation, volunteer, and employments sites of their choosing.
• Develops and uses natural supports and supports participant in a person centered manner.
• Teaches safety awareness to participants while they access their community and during all program activities.
• Provide appropriate personal care to participants, including assistance with restroom use, hygiene, meals, and minor medical issues.
• Provide transportation for participants to and from Community Day Services locations and the community in the form of driving and/or monitoring oversight as needed.
• Administer routine and PRN medications under the direction, training, and authorization of an RN Nurse Trainer.
• Observe agency policies, procedures, and guidelines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level