Direct Services Professional (DSP) - Part Time

Envision Unlimited•Chicago, 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 position 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, medication management, transportation, meal preparation, daily living tasks, and light housekeeping. The role may also involve supporting individuals with behavioral or medical needs, including responding to emergencies using Agency-approved crisis prevention, de-escalation, physical intervention, First Aid, and CPR procedures. DSPs should be prepared for individuals receiving support to sometimes 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 Agency-approved de-escalation, crisis prevention, behavior plan, and safety procedures. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. The position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED; required proof must be provided.
Ability to pass a criminal background check.
Valid driver's license.
Complete required training and certifications within specified timelines, including CPR and First Aid, Safety Care, OIG-Abuse/Neglect, medication administration authorization, applicable OJT and HCWR DD Aide registration, Defensive Driving, vehicle and transportation safety, and required annual trainings and policy reviews.
Complete Safety Care Training by the first day of employment and renew annually within 365 days of the previous completion date.
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 applicable OJT Packet and register as an HCWR 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 applicable 40-hour DSP Training Courses via Infinitec within two weeks of receipt.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, which may involve physically assisting residents with hygiene, grooming, daily living tasks, lifting, transferring, and light housekeeping.
Remain calm and professional and maintain appropriate boundaries when responding to hostile or verbally aggressive behavior.

Nice To Haves

Previous Direct Support Professional 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, such as vacuuming, dusting, sweeping, and mopping.
Monitor and assist residents with daily bedroom maintenance.
Respond to medical and behavioral emergencies in accordance with applicable Health and Safety, Aggression Management, First Aid, CPR, and other procedures.
Plan menus and assist with meal preparation as required.
Perform other essential responsibilities as needed to meet program requirements.
Respect the diversity of individuals and help maintain a welcoming and supportive work environment.