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.
$1,000 Sign-On Bonus
(On-site) Aurora
What you will be doing?
The DSP Program Support is responsible for the support needs of the assigned caseload.
- Assuring the timely scheduling, completion, and documentation of routine, required, and urgent medical appointments per applicable standards
- Assisting with maintaining Public Entitlements for assigned caseload or other individuals as needed.
- Ability to work in any environment, assisting with staff training and or retraining as needed
- Ensuring clients’ dignity, privacy, and rights are protected
- Monitoring 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.
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 pm – 6 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:
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- $1,000 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.
License/certifications:
- CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) or Autism Certificate desired.
- One year experience working with developmentally disabled adults required, preferably as a Direct Support Professional.
- Three years’ experience as a Direct Support Professional preferred.
- 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.
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $30,000 - $50,000
