Residential Direct Support Professional (DSP) Evenings

Community Link, Inc. • Aviston, IL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Residential Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides daily living support and assistance to individuals in one of the agency’s Community Integrated Living Arrangements. This role operates under the supervision of the CILA Team Leader and with the support of the Supported Living Program Manager.

Requirements

• Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Must have a High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write routine reports and simple correspondence.
• Ability to interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to residents and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.
• Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume and distance.
• Ability to compute percentages.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must have valid auto insurance.
• Must be able to develop effective and efficient communication skills through instruction and training.
• Must be able to adapt favorably to changing program needs.
• Must have genuine interest in the welfare of clients.
• Must be able to develop knowledge of behavior principles through instruction and training.
• Must pass the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) with an eighty percent or higher.
• Ability to learn basic computer operations for client data tracking, incident reporting and other processes deemed necessary by the supervisory staff.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a residential setting with individuals with developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide training and guidance to the residents in Community Integrated Living Arrangement (CILA) in the areas of activities of daily living (example-hygiene), community integration (example-outings) and economic self sufficiency skills (example-accurate recording of financial transactions).
• Provide direct personal care or oversight as needed.
• Provide excellent customer service to residents and families and maintain positive relationships and lines of communication.
• Ensures resident medication needs are met by monitoring and documenting medication regimen. Brings any health issues to the supervisor’s attention.
• Works with and participates in the community in order to assist residents in utilizing resources and developing natural supports. Includes providing client transportation.
• Completes all required documentation.
• Prepares and/or utilizes basic household necessities such as food, program supplies, and cleaning supplies, and is responsible for the overall appearance of the home, including daily housekeeping tasks.
• Follow and maintain all safety procedures and participate in safety drills.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees