Evenings Full Time Direct Support Professional

Community Link•Carlyle, IL

About The Position

The Direct Support Professional provides daily living support and assistance to individuals in a Community Integrated Living Arrangement (CILA), under the supervision of the CILA Team Leader and with support from the Supported Living Program Manager. The role supports residents’ daily living, community participation, personal care, medication routines, household needs, and safety. The position requires completing documentation, communicating with residents and families, and providing transportation as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid driver’s license and valid auto insurance.
Pass the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) with a score of 80% or higher.
Ability to learn basic computer operations for client data tracking, incident reporting, and other processes required by supervisory staff.
Ability to develop effective communication skills through instruction and training, adapt to changing program needs, and demonstrate genuine interest in clients’ welfare.
Ability to develop knowledge of behavior principles through instruction and training.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; write routine reports and simple correspondence; interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; and present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group settings.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic, including calculations involving American money, weight, volume, distance, and percentages.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to written, oral, or diagrammed instructions and address problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to use hands for handling and manipulating objects, tools, or controls; talk and hear; and regularly stand, walk, and sit.
Ability to perform occasional bending, stooping, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching above shoulder level, crouching, kneeling, balancing, and pushing or pulling.
Ability to lift up to 10 pounds continuously and 11–50 pounds occasionally.
Ability to perform repetitive actions with both hands, including simple grasping, firm grasping, and fine manipulation.
Ability to drive the agency’s van and assist individuals as needed, including maneuvering wheelchairs and assisting with ambulation and transfers.
Ability to stay awake throughout the work shift.
Vision sufficient for close, distance, and peripheral vision.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a residential setting with individuals with developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

Train and guide residents in activities of daily living, community integration, and economic self-sufficiency skills.
Provide direct personal care or oversight as needed.
Provide customer service to residents and families and maintain positive relationships and communication.
Monitor and document residents’ medication regimens and bring health issues to a supervisor’s attention.
Participate in the community to help residents use resources and develop natural supports.
Provide client transportation.
Complete all required documentation.
Prepare or use basic household necessities, including food, program supplies, and cleaning supplies.
Maintain the overall appearance of the home and complete daily housekeeping tasks.
Follow and maintain safety procedures and participate in safety drills.