Evenings Full Time Direct Support Professional

Community Link, Inc. • Carlyle, IL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

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 includes supporting residents’ daily living skills, personal care, community participation, medication routines, documentation, and household needs. The position also involves transportation and maintaining a safe, welcoming home environment.

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 designated by supervisory staff.
• Ability to communicate effectively, 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 and short correspondence; write routine reports and simple correspondence; interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; and present information in one-on-one and small-group situations.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic, including operations with American money and measures of weight, volume, and distance, and compute percentages.
• Ability to apply common-sense understanding to instructions and address problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to stay awake during the work shift, drive the agency van, and assist individuals with needs such as maneuvering wheelchairs, ambulating, and transferring.
• Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including lifting up to 10 pounds continuously and occasionally lifting 11–50 pounds.

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, ensure medication needs are met, and bring health issues to a supervisor’s attention.
• Participate in the community to help residents use resources and develop natural supports, including providing client transportation.
• Complete all required documentation.
• Prepare or use basic household necessities, including food, program supplies, and cleaning supplies, and maintain the home’s appearance through daily housekeeping.
• Follow and maintain safety procedures and participate in safety drills.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED