QUALIFICATIONS:
- Education: High School Diploma, GED, or College Degree
- Must be able to read at an 8th-grade level and pass the Short Test of Functional Health Literacy in Adults (STOFHLA)
- Must be at least 21 years old
- Previous experience in health care, human services, with intellectual/developmental disabilities required
- Must complete DSP training program within 120 calendar days of hire. You must complete Keshet’s Transfer DSP training if you are already a DSP.
- Must complete and maintain First Aid and CPR certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association
- Must complete medication administration training
- A criminal and Motor Vehicle record that meets company standards.
- A valid Driver’s license.
- Complete required training as assigned and promptly
- Ability to use computers fluently (Internet, Word, Outlook).
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Adept at performing multiple tasks at once.
- Strong critical thinking and analytical skills.
- Self-directed but willing to work in a team orientation setting.
- Understands and demonstrates ethical behavior and practices.
- Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with others.
- Patient, reliable, compassionate, and able to work independently.
- Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.
- Problem Solving – assess problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions, make recommendations, and/or resolve the problem.
- Adaptability – demonstrate a willingness to be flexible, versatile, and/or tolerant in a changing work environment while maintaining effectiveness and efficiency.
- Be respectful and follow Jewish culture and guidelines.
- Ability to represent program participants and program services in a professional manner
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS
Requires concentrated visual and auditory attention; requires frequent standing and walking; lifting and transferring individuals, carrying, reaching, pushing, and pulling; ability to work in environments that could include changes in temperature/humidity, dust, odors, noise, various allergens (both chemical and food-related) etc.; ability to work with individuals with disabilities, a variety of illnesses, and medical conditions; working indoors, outdoors, and in vehicles; works around and with others, and alone; may have to walk on slippery and uneven walking surfaces; expected to assist individuals receiving services with entering and exiting the vehicle, toileting, cleaning, bathing, cooking and other basic life skills.
ABOUT KESHET
From its core programs for children and adults with intellectual challenges in the Chicago area to its international consulting work, Keshet serves over 1,000 individuals with disabilities and touches the lives of many more family members, peers, supporters, and other stakeholders around the globe. Keshet’s local leadership, comprised of nearly 100 lay leaders from all walks of life, provides the inspiration, direction, and funding required to fulfill the organization’s mission: to do whatever is necessary to allow individuals with disabilities to achieve their potential.
The information in this job description is for compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties may be assigned at any time by the CEO. Keshet is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our employment practices are by the laws that prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on race, religion, color, gender, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran’s status, marital status, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable law.
