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Temporary Full Time DSP Work - Community Day Services

Hss1, Waterloo, IL, United States


Description

Welcome to your opportunity to change the world! If you have a servant’s heart and want to be part of something truly special, then Caritas Family Solutions needs you.

Caritas Family Solutions, formerly known as Human Support Services is seeking a flexible and compassionate caregiver to serve as a temporary Direct Service Providers (DSP) in our Community Day Services (CDS) home in Waterloo, IL.

This temporary role is perfect for emotionally mature professionals who are passionate about supporting people living with developmental disabilities.

Position Summary

Shift : Full-Time Temporary (timeline depends on clients needs, expecting 3 to 6 months)

Hours : Day shifts - 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday thru Friday

Salary : $18.35 dollars per hour + opportunity for benefits depending on duration

Location : Waterloo, IL

Distinguishing Features of Work

Directly relates to the CDS Site Manager for administration and program issues

Works with the QIDP for clinical issues

Is responsible for the clients while they are in the CDS Program see that they are safe and following their treatment plan

Illustrative Description of Duties

Provide each assigned client the training necessary to achieve his/her Individual Service Plan goals and program goals.

Conduct his/her assigned classes/training sessions as scheduled.

Maintain sensitivity to the service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.

Document all activities as directed Intuition, goals, or other forms.

Complete all needed paper work in timely fashion for services provided to clients.

Provide direct service care as required

Follow all safety procedures

Administrative Duties

Follow and implement all medication procedures as assigned

Participate in the planning of consumers’ Individual Treatment Plan

Do related progress notes per the goals assigned to you for billing purposes and provide all the services indicated in the treatment plan and all other documentation necessary in a timely manner

Provide necessary information regarding consumer care to manager and/or appropriate staff in a timely manner

Requirements
Physical Requirements

Must be 18 years of age

Must already have DSP Training completed and registered on the IL Healthcare Worker Registry

Must have valid driver’s license

Have adequate transportation to be able to move from site to site

Ability to drive a regular size and larger size van or willing to be trained

Present High School diploma or GED

Able to lift 50 pounds and walk flights of stairs

Have normal or corrective eyewear and hearing devices

Have clarity of speech to be understood

Good hearing

Constitution to handle body excrements

Must be emotionally stable enough to react appropriately to a consumer in crisis

Other

Be available to fill shifts as needed

Successfully complete orientation program

Able to provide basic living skills to adults

Work within agency structure and accept supervision

Work constructively using team approach with peers

Work with providers in the community

Must feel confident to report abuse and neglect of consumers/staff to supervisor

Must be flexible and open-minded

Do other duties as assigned and/or as mutually agreed upon

Drug Free Workplace
Caritas Family Solutions is dedicated to maintaining a safe, healthy, and productive environment for our clients and employees. As part of this, a strict drug-free workplace policy is maintained.

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