Direct support professional Program Support

$1,000 Sign on Bonus

(On-site)

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 Program Support who demonstrates this mission and wants to work for an organization that makes a difference in the community.

What you will be doing?

The DSP Program Support is responsible for the support needs of the assigned caseload. Assures the timely scheduling, completion, and documentation of routine, required, and urgent medical appointments per applicable standards. Also assists with maintaining Public Entitlements for assigned caseload or other individuals as needed. The DSP Program Support is able to work in any environment, assisting with staff training and or retraining as needed. The DSP Program Support will ensure clients’ dignity, privacy, and rights are protected. Will monitor the cleanliness of the homes to ensure a clean and safe environment is maintained and be familiar and comply with all applicable program and agency regulations. The DSP may work with clients with maladaptive behaviors, which can include but are not limited to verbal aggression, physical aggression, self-injurious behavior, property destruction, and elopement.  The DSP may also work with clients who require intensive care including but not limited to toileting and bathing, special diets with personal and/or enteral feeding, and enhanced funding.When working at a location where individuals with enhanced supports reside, the DSP will receive a differential of $1.00/per hour.  When working between the hours of 6:00 pm – 6:00 am Monday-Friday and/or all day Saturday and Sunday, the DSP will receive a differential of $2.00/per hour.

What will we provide Full Time employees. Benefits_Summary.pdf 

• $1000 sign on bonus for full-time
• 21 Days of Paid Time Off plus 10 Paid Holidays 
• Paid training
• Tuition reimbursement 
• Benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, Critical Illness and accident insurance
• 401K with a 3.5% company contribution after one year.

Education: High School education/ GED.  

License/certifications:

• CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) or Autism Certificate desired.

Experience:

• One year experience working with developmentally disabled adults required, preferably as a Direct Support Professional.
• Three years’ experience as a Direct Support Professional preferred.

Physical: 

• Climb stairs daily 
• No medical restrictions which would prohibit implementation of a lift/transfer or implementation of behavioral programs. 
• Push, pull, reach, stoop/bend over and use step stool daily 
• Perform daily housekeeping tasks and assist clients in independent living skills. 
• Physically assist clients in situations including, but not limited to: getting in and out of van, bathtub, shower, or bed regularly 
• Implement behavior support strategies and respond to emergency behavioral issues. 
• Requires significant walking and standing on a daily basis. 

 Equipment:  

• Computer and software including Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and Teams; Zoom platform and application; Internet browser and Microsoft SharePoint platform. 
• Household appliances including stove, microwave, washer/dryer, dishwasher, and countertop appliances such as microwaves.  
• Alarm Systems for monitoring fire, weather, security, etc. 
• Telephone and voicemail.  
• Office Equipment including printer/scanner, copy machine, calculator, shredder, etc. 
• Adaptive equipment as defined in individual strategies including hoyer lift and accessories, shower chairs or benches, walkers, wheelchairs, etc.
• Agency vehicles with and without wheelchair lifts.   

Additional Requirements: 

• • Must be able to lift or move up to 50 pounds to assist in two-person lift or with use of adaptive equipment.  
  • Pass S-TOFHLA literacy test. 
  • Must complete required DSP and Medication Administration Training, including, CPR, First Aid, Infection Control, OIG Rule 50, and CPI. 
  • Must maintain medication administration authorization by following all policies and procedures. 
  • Evening, weekend, overnight, and holiday hours required; the DSP schedules are determined by client and program needs and are subject to change.  
  • Individual must have and maintain a valid Illinois driver’s license. 
  • The use of a personal automobile, and the minimum amount of automobile liability insurance as defined in the Association’s personnel policy is required. 
  • Must transport clients in personal automobile when necessary. 
  • Must have access to a personal cell phone with ability to utilize downloaded applications for secure messaging.  
  • Must meet and maintain IDOT Approved Driver Status. 
  • Must be at least 18 years of age. 
  • Attendance: Working scheduled hours at various locations as determined by client and program needs is required. 
  • Must attend scheduled in-service trainings.