Direct Support Professionals - Community Day Services (CDS) (57426)

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •High School graduate/GED transcript
• •Valid, unexpired, Illinois driver's license
• •Good driving record as defined by AID's driver eligibility requirements
• •Minimum liability insurance as defined by AID's personnel policy
• •Ability to transport clients in agency and/or personal vehicle as assigned
• •Minimum age requirement is 18 years old
• •Complete DHS-approved Direct Support Person (DSP) training within 120 days of hire OR have already completed DSP training and appears on the Health Care Worker Registry
• •Complete and maintain assigned trainings and certifications as required by program location
• •Ability to complete job requirements with minimal supervision
• •Ability to provide crisis intervention when needed
• •Work as part of a team to support individuals with complex needs
• •Attend in-service trainings as required
• •Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills
• •Demonstrate proficient computer skills
• •Good interpersonal skills
• •Maintain professional interaction with co-workers and supervisory staff
• •Must be able to push, pull, reach, stoop, and bend
• •Must be able to lift or move up to 50 lbs, with no physical or medical restrictions
• •Must be able to assist individuals with their physical needs and personal care
• •Must be able to perform a two-person lift or transfer, with no physical or medical restrictions
• •Must be able to intervene physically using applied CPI techniques and/or restraints after training, with no physical or medical restrictions
• •Must be able to maintain a safe environment for self and clients
• •Must be able to react appropriately to emergency situations
• •Must be able to remain informed of assigned clients medical and dietary support needs
• •Must be able to provide those supports daily and consistently
• •Must be able to understand and implement objectives, support needs, and personal goals from Implementation Strategies or Individual Plans for clients as assigned
• •Must be able to understand and implement Behavior Support Strategies as assigned
• •Must be able to respond to emergency behavioral incidents should they occur
• •Must be able to provide one-to-one support and supervision as defined in the client's Implementation Strategies or Individual Plan and Behavior Support Strategies
• •Must be able to actively engage, teach, and involve clients in daily, meaningful activities in a variety of settings
• •Must be able to participate in all program activities alongside clients
• •Must be able to facilitate programming or activities as directed
• •Must be able to complete and submit all required documentation in a timely manner
• •Must be able to work cooperatively and respectfully with others
• •Must be able to demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills
• •Must be able to use a PC computer and printer
• •Must be able to use household appliances competently and safely
• •Must be able to use a phone and voicemail system
• •Must be able to use office equipment such as copy machines, calculators, shredder or fax machine
• •Must be able to use adaptive equipment as assigned
• •Must be able to use a walkie talkie or intercom system when assigned
• •Must be able to work Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Desired Qualifications

• •Autism training/certification
• •Minimum of one (1) year experience working with people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities
• •Experience working with people requiring specialized behavioral and/or medical supports