Direct Support Professional Community Day Services (CDS) Instructor

ASSOCIATION FOR INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT • Aurora, IL

5d • $21 - $21

About The Position

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 Community Day Services Instructor who demonstrates this mission and wants to work for an organization that makes a difference in the community. The DSP – CDS Instructor is responsible to provide meaningful activities, training, and classes under the direction of the Program Manager. The DSP – CDS Instructor is responsible to utilize the person’s Implementation Strategy or Individual Plan and Behavior Support Strategies and implement the supports, care, and goals or objectives within. The DSP – CDS Instructor will support people in conformance with the agency’s 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 whole. The DSP – CDS Instructor 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 Instructor provides input and information to the IDT as needed. The DSP – CDS Instructor is responsible for the accuracy and quality of all assigned sub-contract work performed, if assigned. The Community Day Service program and the DSP – CDS Instructor provides services for people from diverse backgrounds, embraces differences in individuals, and promotes a positive attitude with peers and community members.

Requirements

• High School graduate/GED transcript and five years experience working directly with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities
• An Associate’s Degree in a Human Services or related field and three years experience working directly with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities
• A Bachelor’s Degree in a Human Services or related field and one year experience working directly with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities
• Minimum age requirement is 18 years old
• Valid, unexpired, Illinois driver’s license and good driving record as defined by AID’s driver eligibility requirements
• Minimum liability insurance as defined by AID’s 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, AID’s 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
• 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
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Completed DHS-approved Direct Support Person (DSP) training and included on the Illinois Health Care Worker registry preferred
• Experience working with people requiring specialized behavioral and/or medical supports preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide meaningful activities, training, and classes under the direction of the Program Manager.
• Utilize the person’s Implementation Strategy or Individual Plan and Behavior Support Strategies and implement the supports, care, and goals or objectives within.
• Support people in conformance with the agency’s 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 whole.
• Maintain all applicable documentation, records, and reports related to provided services and supports, and functions as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team.
• Provide input and information to the IDT as needed.
• Responsible for the accuracy and quality of all assigned sub-contract work performed, if assigned.

Benefits

• $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 This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees