Association for Individual Development
Direct Support Professional - Community Day Services (CDS) (54620)
Association for Individual Development, Aurora, Illinois, United States, 60505
Direct Support Professional – Community Day Services (CDS)
$1,000 Sign‑on Bonus
The Association for Individual Development (AID) is a non‑profit organization whose mission is to empower people with physical, developmental, intellectual, and 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 Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
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 also maintain 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.
Work cooperatively and respectfully with others.
Benefits
$1,000 Sign‑on Bonus for full‑time employees
21 days of paid time off plus 10 paid holidays
Paid training
Tuition reimbursement
Medical, dental, vision, life, STD, LTD, critical illness and accident insurance
401(k) with a 3.5% company contribution after one year
What you bring to the table Education High School graduate/GED transcript required.
Experience
Minimum of one (1) year experience working with people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities preferred.
Experience working with people requiring specialized behavioral and/or medical supports preferred.
Physical Requirements
Requires significant walking and standing daily, with occasional running for short periods of time.
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, including 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.
Equipment
Using a PC computer and printer.
Using household appliances competently and safely, such as stove, microwave, washer/dryer, vacuum.
Using a phone and voicemail system.
Using office equipment such as copy machines, calculators, shredder or fax machine.
Using adaptive equipment as assigned, such as Hoyer lift, iPad, communication devices, scales, or other assistive devices.
Using a walkie‑talkie or intercom system when assigned.
Additional Requirements
Minimum age requirement is 18 years old.
Valid, unexpired Illinois driver’s license and good driving record as defined by AID’s driver eligibility requirements.
Minimum liability insurance as defined by AID’s personnel policy.
Utilize computer-based software like Microsoft Office suite and/or apps like PayCom or Relias, etc., as required.
Ability to transport clients in agency and/or personal vehicle as assigned.
Complete DHS‑approved Direct Support Person (DSP) training within 120 days of hire OR have already completed DSP training and appear on the Health Care Worker Registry.
Complete and maintain assigned trainings and certifications as required by program location, including, but not limited to: CPR/FA, CPI, Positive Behavior Support, AID’s Health Curriculum and others as assigned.
Ability to complete job requirements with minimal supervision.
Ability to provide crisis intervention when needed, and work as part of a team to support individuals with complex needs.
Attend in‑service trainings or staff meetings as required.
Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills.
Demonstrate proficient computer skills.
Good interpersonal skills, and maintain professional interaction with co‑workers and supervisory staff.
If we seem like a good fit, consider joining our growing team of compassionate, hardworking, and caring individuals, and start your path toward a fulfilling career that you can be proud to work.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function Other
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The Association for Individual Development (AID) is a non‑profit organization whose mission is to empower people with physical, developmental, intellectual, and 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 Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
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 also maintain 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.
Work cooperatively and respectfully with others.
Benefits
$1,000 Sign‑on Bonus for full‑time employees
21 days of paid time off plus 10 paid holidays
Paid training
Tuition reimbursement
Medical, dental, vision, life, STD, LTD, critical illness and accident insurance
401(k) with a 3.5% company contribution after one year
What you bring to the table Education High School graduate/GED transcript required.
Experience
Minimum of one (1) year experience working with people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities preferred.
Experience working with people requiring specialized behavioral and/or medical supports preferred.
Physical Requirements
Requires significant walking and standing daily, with occasional running for short periods of time.
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, including 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.
Equipment
Using a PC computer and printer.
Using household appliances competently and safely, such as stove, microwave, washer/dryer, vacuum.
Using a phone and voicemail system.
Using office equipment such as copy machines, calculators, shredder or fax machine.
Using adaptive equipment as assigned, such as Hoyer lift, iPad, communication devices, scales, or other assistive devices.
Using a walkie‑talkie or intercom system when assigned.
Additional Requirements
Minimum age requirement is 18 years old.
Valid, unexpired Illinois driver’s license and good driving record as defined by AID’s driver eligibility requirements.
Minimum liability insurance as defined by AID’s personnel policy.
Utilize computer-based software like Microsoft Office suite and/or apps like PayCom or Relias, etc., as required.
Ability to transport clients in agency and/or personal vehicle as assigned.
Complete DHS‑approved Direct Support Person (DSP) training within 120 days of hire OR have already completed DSP training and appear on the Health Care Worker Registry.
Complete and maintain assigned trainings and certifications as required by program location, including, but not limited to: CPR/FA, CPI, Positive Behavior Support, AID’s Health Curriculum and others as assigned.
Ability to complete job requirements with minimal supervision.
Ability to provide crisis intervention when needed, and work as part of a team to support individuals with complex needs.
Attend in‑service trainings or staff meetings as required.
Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills.
Demonstrate proficient computer skills.
Good interpersonal skills, and maintain professional interaction with co‑workers and supervisory staff.
If we seem like a good fit, consider joining our growing team of compassionate, hardworking, and caring individuals, and start your path toward a fulfilling career that you can be proud to work.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function Other
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