Aides - Personal Support Worker -Field

Active Day•Naperville, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Personal Support Worker provides one-on-one services to children and adults with developmental disabilities through the DHS Home-Based Support Services program. The role calls for self-motivation, flexibility, and a concierge outlook in providing high-quality services. Direct support takes place in clients’ homes and neighboring communities; non-direct work is performed in the Naperville office and may include documentation, session preparation, training, and meetings with a supervisor. The schedule is Tuesday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and candidates must be able to work the full listed schedule.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age.
Valid driver's license in good standing.
Access to a registered vehicle with proof of insurance for transporting individuals served.
Ability to work with both children and adults.
Current certified Direct Support Person (DSP), or completion of DSP certification upon hire; state-required certification must be completed within 90 days of hire.
CPR and First Aid certification, or completion of the certifications upon hire.
Experience and understanding of individuals with developmental disabilities or mental health diagnoses.
Experience with individuals who exhibit maladaptive behaviors.
Successful clearance of local and/or state background checks.
High school diploma.
Must be able to work the full scheduled hours Tuesday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Responsibilities

Provide direct support to children and adults with intellectual disabilities in the home-based program.
Collaborate with client support team members and help ensure individuals exercise their rights and are treated with dignity and respect.
Implement and document individual goals, objectives, behavior tracking, and interventions, as applicable, in each individual's Implementation Strategy Plan and Behavior Support Plan.
Assist individuals with activities of daily living and promote independence, including household chores, recreational and physical fitness activities, grooming and dressing, money management, and community integration.
Know the whereabouts of individuals for whom the worker is directly responsible at all times; do not leave a client unattended during a shift.
Attend required training to continue developing skills.
Meet the needs of individuals served and their families or guardians.
Immediately report medical or behavioral concerns and accidents or incidents to the parent or guardian and supervisor.
Immediately report allegations of abuse or neglect that are reported to or witnessed to the supervisor and Office of Inspector General (OIG).
Collect data and complete appropriate documentation each shift.
Complete state-required DSP certification within 90 days of hire.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Complete non-direct work in the Naperville office, including documentation, session preparation, training, and meetings with a supervisor.