Direct Support Professional - Community Day Services

ASSOCIATION FOR INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT • Batavia, IL

1d • $20 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

The Direct Support Professional – Community Day Services (DSP–CDS) works directly with people who have identified specialized medical or behavioral support needs. Under the direction of the DSP–CDS Instructor and/or Program Manager, the role provides meaningful activities, training, and classes, and implements each person’s Implementation Strategy or Individual Plan and Behavior Support Strategies. This includes providing assigned supports, care, and assistance toward individual goals, including support for people with maladaptive behaviors that may involve physical or verbal aggression, self-injury, property destruction, or elopement.

The DSP–CDS supports people in accordance with the agency’s mission and the needs of the person, program, and agency. The role maintains documentation, records, and reports about services provided; contributes information and recommendations as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team; and is accountable for the accuracy and quality of assigned subcontract work, if applicable. The Community Day Services program serves people from diverse backgrounds and promotes respect for individual differences and positive relationships with peers and community members.

This is a full-time, day-shift position at the Batavia Center in Batavia, Illinois. The schedule is Monday through Friday, six hours per day, usually 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The stated hourly salary is $19.50.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum age of 18.
• Valid, unexpired Illinois driver’s license and a good driving record under AID’s driver eligibility requirements.
• Minimum liability insurance as defined by AID’s personnel policy.
• Complete DHS-approved Direct Support Person training within 120 days of hire, or have completed the training and appear on the Health Care Worker Registry.
• Complete and maintain training and certifications required by the program location, which may include CPR/first aid, CPI, Positive Behavior Supports, and AID’s Health Curriculum.
• Ability to perform job requirements with minimal supervision.
• Ability to provide crisis intervention and work as part of a team supporting individuals with complex needs.
• Attend required in-service training.
• Effective written and oral communication skills and proficient computer skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and professional interactions with coworkers and supervisory staff.
• Pass the S-TOFHLA literacy test.
• Ability to meet physical demands, including significant daily walking and standing; occasional short periods of running; pushing, pulling, reaching, stooping, and bending; and lifting or moving up to 50 pounds, with no physical or medical restrictions.
• Ability, with no physical or medical restrictions, to assist individuals with physical needs and personal care, including two-person lifts or transfers.
• Ability, after training and with no physical or medical restrictions, to intervene physically using applied CPI techniques and/or restraints.
• Ability to use a PC and printer, household appliances safely, a phone and voicemail system, office equipment, assigned adaptive or assistive equipment, and a walkie-talkie or intercom system when assigned.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience working with people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
• Experience working with people who require specialized behavioral and/or medical supports.

Responsibilities

• Provide enhanced support and supervision as specified in assigned clients’ Implementation Strategies or Individual Plans and Behavior Support Strategies.
• Engage, teach, and involve clients in meaningful daily activities in a variety of settings, including the community.
• Participate alongside clients in program activities, including volunteering, outdoor activities, swimming where applicable, and community outings.
• Calculate daily attendance and accurately record it for entry into the payroll system when assigned.
• Maintain a safe environment and respond appropriately to emergencies at the base location or elsewhere.
• Assist clients with personal care and, when assigned, implement training that helps them complete personal care tasks independently.
• Communicate verbally and in writing to instruct clients and complete accurate documentation.
• Understand and implement clients’ assigned objectives, support needs, and personal goals from their Implementation Strategies or Individual Plans.
• Facilitate assigned programming and activities, including swim programs and activities outdoors or outside the base location.
• Complete and submit required documentation promptly, including data sheets, incident reports, and attendance sheets.
• Stay informed about assigned clients’ medical and dietary support needs and provide the required supports consistently.
• Implement assigned Behavior Support Strategies and respond to behavioral emergencies.
• Participate actively in the Interdisciplinary Team by providing input, feedback, and recommendations to help meet clients’ needs.
• Work cooperatively and respectfully with others.
• Complete assigned subcontract work accurately and to the required quality standards, if applicable.

Benefits

• 21 days of paid time off and 10 paid holidays.
• Paid training.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, long-term disability, critical illness, and accident insurance.
• 401(k) 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