DSP Training Mentor

CCAR•Charleston, IL

7d•$20 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

The DSP Training Mentor will assist Direct Support Personnel (DSPs) in our Residential Program as they develop their workplace skills. The Training Mentor will provide guidance during the first six months of the DSPs' employment with additional training as needed. This position will work closely with other program staff to coordinate training and mentoring opportunities.

Requirements

Must be able to provide proof of a GED or high school diploma from an accredited institution
A valid driver’s license
At least two years of experience as a Direct Support Person or possess comparable experience in the I/DD field
Must pass a criminal background check, as required by the Healthcare Worker Background Check Act (225 ILCS 46), and a DCFS Child Abuse and Neglect background check
Must reside in the Charleston/Mattoon area or within 20 miles of Charleston.
Successfully complete and maintain American Heart Association or American Red Cross CPR/First Aid certification
Must pass the Short Test of Functional Health Literacy in Adults (S-TOFHLA)
Successfully complete medication administration training and annual recertifications to maintain medication administration status

Nice To Haves

Previous supervisory, teaching, or training experience is preferred

Responsibilities

Provide an initial orientation to the DHS-DDD mandated DSP training curriculum and schedule OJT assignments
Collaborate with the Residential team to provide on-the-job training within the group homes
Develop a rapport with the new employees through contacts such as worksite visits
Observe new employee performance and review documentation
Respond to DSP requests for additional training and support
Aid DSPs in problem-solving ways to meet work expectations to maintain employment
Schedule and/or provide training based upon identified needs from quality assurance processes
Assist the Scheduling/Training Coordinator with scheduling DSPs for training
Work as part of the Residential team to facilitate the immersion of new DSPs into the agency culture
Obtain input from DSPs regarding the relevancy of current DSP training and how the training can be modified to better meet their needs
Provide training resources that are relevant to the changing needs of individuals
May be assigned to fill a shift working as a DSP in the homes as needed or to occasionally assist in scheduling staff
Carry the on-call cell phone for the Program in a rotation with other program staff, staying within the Charleston-Mattoon area when on-call