Direct Support Professional
$41,080–$41,080 year
On-siteAlton, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Assist residents with activities of daily living including personal hygiene, bathing, dressing, toileting, meal preparation, cooking, housekeeping, and laundry. Support residents with medication administration, monitor for health and safety concerns, and perform tasks to maintain a safe living environment such as cleaning and shoveling walks. Provide transportation to appointments, shopping trips, recreational activities, and community events while fostering a welcoming, home-like atmosphere. Encourage residents in achieving personal goals, increase independence, and assist with community integration, social engagement, travel training, and life skills development. Implement individual support plans and treatment goals to promote growth and self-sufficiency. Accurately document services provided, resident progress, behaviors, incidents, and health-related information, and complete required reports in accordance with company and regulatory requirements. Communicate resident needs, concerns, and progress with supervisors and team members. Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and resident planning meetings as assigned. Follow company policies, OSHA standards, and all applicable health and safety regulations.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Must pass a criminal background check
- Must pass a child abuse & neglect background check
- Must pass a motor vehicle background check
- Must be at least 21 years old
- Have a valid driver's license
- Must pass state required CASAS literacy assessment prior to employment
- CPR, 1st Aid, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), Med Passing and DSP training provided by the company must be successfully completed within the first 4 months and annually thereafter to maintain the position
- proficient with computer and typing skills
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