Direct Services Professional (DSP) - Part Time

Envision Unlimited•Hickory Hills, IL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) at Envision Unlimited assists individuals with disabilities in achieving and maintaining their maximum level of functioning in independent community living. The role provides direct, hands-on support to individuals with developmental disabilities in a residential Community Integrated Living Arrangement (CILA) setting. Support may include personal hygiene, grooming, daily living tasks, medication management, transportation, meal preparation, and light housekeeping. The position may also involve physically assisting individuals, including lifting and transferring, and supporting people with behavioral or medical needs. DSPs respond to medical and behavioral emergencies using Agency-approved crisis prevention, de-escalation, physical intervention, First Aid, and CPR procedures. Residents may at times exhibit hostile or verbally aggressive behavior, including profanity or offensive language. The DSP is expected to remain calm and professional, maintain appropriate boundaries, and follow applicable behavior plans and safety procedures. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This is a part-time, non-exempt, non-union position in Community Living Services. It has no supervisory responsibilities. Employees are expected to respect individual diversity, refrain from discrimination and harassment, and help maintain a welcoming and supportive work environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED; proof is required.
Able to pass a criminal background check.
Valid driver's license.
Complete CPR and First Aid certification by the date assigned by the Training Manager and renew it before expiration.
Complete Safety Care Training by the first day of employment and renew annually within 365 days of the previous completion.
Complete OIG-Abuse/Neglect Training by the first day of employment and renew annually.
Become an Authorized Direct Support Professional (ADSP) within 150 days of hire.
Complete the OJT Packet within 120 days of hire if DSP certification is needed because the employee was not on the HCWR at hire.
Register on the Healthcare Workforce Registry (HCWR) portal as a DD Aide within 120 days of hire.
Complete Defensive Driving Training via Mineral within one week of hire.
Complete Rule 50/Abuse and Neglect and Program Personnel Compliance trainings no later than the first day of work.
Complete DSP Training Courses via Infinitec (40-hour training) within two weeks of receipt, if applicable.
Complete annual trainings in Paylocity, including Bystander Intervention; Anti-Harassment and Sexual Harassment; Rule 50 Abuse and Neglect; Bloodborne Pathogens, Standard Precautions and Exposure Incidents; Confidentiality and HIPAA; DDD HCBS Waiver; and Defensive Driving.
Review applicable policies, including QA105, QA102, Code of Ethics, Harassment, and Vehicle Use, Seat Belt and Transportation Safety Policy.
Meet the physical requirements of the role, which may include standing, walking, sitting, seeing, hearing and listening, clear speech, and dexterity and use of hands and fingers.

Nice To Haves

Direct Support Professional (DSP) experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitor and assist residents with personal grooming and appearance as necessary.
Transport and accompany residents to appointments and other services, including day program sites, as needed.
Supervise and assist residents in taking medication in accordance with program guidelines.
Assist residents in preparing daily schedules, including household chores, social activities, meetings, and appointments.
Perform cleaning and housekeeping duties, including vacuuming, dusting, sweeping, and mopping.
Monitor and assist residents with daily bedroom maintenance.
Respond to medical and behavioral emergencies following Health and Safety, Aggression Management, First Aid, CPR, and other applicable procedures.
Plan menus and assist with meal preparation as required.
Perform other essential responsibilities as needed to meet program requirements.
Remain calm and professional, maintain appropriate boundaries, and follow Agency-approved de-escalation, crisis prevention, behavior-plan, and safety procedures.