Direct Support Professional - Community Day Services (CDS) (53611)

Job DetailsLevel: EntryJob Location: Keeler Center 220 - Aurora, IL 60506Position Type: Full-TimeEducation Level: High School or GEDSalary Range: $19.50 - $19.50 HourlyJob Shift: DayJob Category: Health Care$1,000 Sign on Bonus

(On-site) Aurora, IL

The Association for Individual Development (AID) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to empower people with physical, developmental, intellectual, mental health challenges; those who have suffered a trauma; and those at risk, to enjoy lives of dignity and purpose.  We are looking for a Direct Support Professional Community Day Services who demonstrates this mission and wants to work for an organization that makes a difference in the community.

Schedule Hours:  Monday -Friday 8:45a-2:45p 

What you will be doing?

The DSP – Community Day Services (CDS) is assigned to work directly with someone who has an identified, specialized medical support need or behavior support need. The DSP – CDS is responsible to provide meaningful activities, training, and classes under the direction of the DSP – CDS Instructor and/or Program Manager. The DSP – CDS is responsible to utilize the person’s Implementation Strategy or Individual Plan and Behavior Support Strategies and implement the supports, care, and goals or objectives within. The DSP – CDS is responsible for the implementation of the Behavior Support Strategies as assigned, providing support to clients with maladaptive behaviors. Some behaviors may be serious or require intervention, and may include (but is not limited to) physical aggression, verbal aggression, self-injurious behavior, property destruction, and/or elopement. The DSP – CDS will support people in conformance with the agency’s mission, as assigned by the Program Manager, Director, or designee, and according to the needs of the person, program, and/or the agency as a whole. The DSP – CDS maintains all applicable documentation, records, and reports related to provided services and supports, and functions as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team. The DSP – CDS provides input and information to the IDT as needed.  The DSP – CDS is responsible for the accuracy and quality of all assigned sub-contract work performed, if assigned. The Community Day Service program and the DSP – CDS provides services for people from diverse backgrounds, embraces differences in individuals, and promotes a positive attitude with peers and community members.  

Essential Job Responsibilities 

Provide enhanced support and supervision as defined in the client’s Implementation Strategies or Individual Plan and Behavior Support Strategies where assigned
Actively engage, teach, and involve clients in daily, meaningful activities in a variety of settings, including in the community
Participate in all program activities alongside clients, including volunteering, outdoor activities, swimming (where applicable) and community outings
Compute daily attendance counts and accurately document to enter into the payroll system as assigned (where applicable)
Maintain a safe environment for self and clients, and react appropriately to emergency situations whether at the base location or elsewhere
Assist clients with personal care tasks, and implement training programs for individuals to learn to complete personal care tasks independently, as assigned
Demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills in order to provide appropriate instruction to clients, and as well as accurate documentation
Understand and implement objectives, support needs, and personal goals from Implementation Strategies or Individual Plans for clients as assigned 
Facilitate programming or activities as directed, including client swim programs, outdoors, and outside of base location or elsewhere
Complete and submit all required documentation in a timely manner, including data sheets, incident reports and attendance sheets
Remain informed of assigned clients medical and dietary support needs and provide those supports daily and consistently
Understand and implement Behavior Support Strategies as assigned, and respond to emergency behavioral incidents should they occur
Participate as an active member of the interdisciplinary team, giving input and information to the team in order to provide insight, feedback, and recommendations to meet the client’s needs effectively
Works cooperatively and respectfully with others

Additional Job Responsibilities:

Complete trainings as assigned, including, but not limited to:
DSP training within 120 days of hire or sooner
Obtain and maintain current certification in CPR/FA
Obtain and maintain current certification in CPI
Complete annual OIG Rule 50 training
Complete other annual trainings assigned including Sexual Harassment, Infection Control, Hazard Communication, and/or HIPPA
Complete other training as assigned by program
Abide by the AID Code of Ethics
Adhere to all AID program policies and procedures
Transport clients