What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional (DSP) position at Glenkirk?
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Job Description
JOB TITLE: Direct Support Professional (DSP) JOB STATUS: Non-exempt
(hourly)
BASIC FUNCTION: Works in a direct care capacity with adults diagnosed
with developmental and
intellectual disabilities to teach daily living skills as a certified
Direct Support Professional (DSP)
registered with Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS).
SCOPE: Provides direct care to and promotes independence of individuals
served in all areas
of community life through ongoing advocacy, support, active treatment,
teaching, and
training.
Job Duties
Participates in implementing basic care needs of individuals served,
including all
activities of daily living(ADLs), e.g. hygiene, medication
administration, meal
preparation/cooking, etc.;
Maintains a clean, orderly, and safe work environment at all times by
following daily
and weekly cleaning/care of environment tasks and participating in
regulatory life
safety practices (i.e. safety drills);
Ensures active treatment is being provided on a daily basis through
implementing
assigned curriculum/activity schedules to help individuals achieve their
Implementation
Strategy (IS) outcomes and objectives (i.e. planning/coordinating
community
integration activities; following Glidepath Curriculum/Day Program
curriculum, etc.);
Properly documents the implementation of each individuals IS by
completing outcome
tracking, daily logs, progress notes, behavior tracking, incident
reports, 1:1 logs, daily
attendance sheets.
Operates and maintains the cleanliness of Glenkirk vehicles and
completes necessary
paperwork associated with vehicle trips. Demonstrates the ability use
vehicle tie downs
and lifts, as needed.
Maintain certification in required trainings;
Maintain regular and consistent work attendance;
Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
Education: High school diploma or equivalent; valid Illinois driver\'s
license
(meet and maintain driver eligibility). Must be 18 years old or older.
Experience: Some experience in the human services field is preferred.
Knowledge: Working with individuals who have intellectual and
developmental
Disabilities Is Preferred.
Physical Requirements: Able to lift 44lbs; able to lift and move non- &
semi-ambulatory
individuals with the assistance of mechanical devices (i.e. Hoyer lift,
gait belt, etc.); able to assist individuals on/off the bus/van; able to
move boxes and/or furniture for cleaning, climb ladder or step stool
as required. Able to be trained in and implement all modules of
Safety Care crisis intervention training.
HR Revised: June 2023
Information, Please See
https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/13553952
Job Description
JOB TITLE: Direct Support Professional (DSP) JOB STATUS: Non-exempt
(hourly)
BASIC FUNCTION: Works in a direct care capacity with adults diagnosed
with developmental and
intellectual disabilities to teach daily living skills as a certified
Direct Support Professional (DSP)
registered with Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS).
SCOPE: Provides direct care to and promotes independence of individuals
served in all areas
of community life through ongoing advocacy, support, active treatment,
teaching, and
training.
Job Duties
Participates in implementing basic care needs of individuals served,
including all
activities of daily living(ADLs), e.g. hygiene, medication
administration, meal
preparation/cooking, etc.;
Maintains a clean, orderly, and safe work environment at all times by
following daily
and weekly cleaning/care of environment tasks and participating in
regulatory life
safety practices (i.e. safety drills);
Ensures active treatment is being provided on a daily basis through
implementing
assigned curriculum/activity schedules to help individuals achieve their
Implementation
Strategy (IS) outcomes and objectives (i.e. planning/coordinating
community
integration activities; following Glidepath Curriculum/Day Program
curriculum, etc.);
Properly documents the implementation of each individuals IS by
completing outcome
tracking, daily logs, progress notes, behavior tracking, incident
reports, 1:1 logs, daily
attendance sheets.
Operates and maintains the cleanliness of Glenkirk vehicles and
completes necessary
paperwork associated with vehicle trips. Demonstrates the ability use
vehicle tie downs
and lifts, as needed.
Maintain certification in required trainings;
Maintain regular and consistent work attendance;
Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
Education: High school diploma or equivalent; valid Illinois driver\'s
license
(meet and maintain driver eligibility). Must be 18 years old or older.
Experience: Some experience in the human services field is preferred.
Knowledge: Working with individuals who have intellectual and
developmental
Disabilities Is Preferred.
Physical Requirements: Able to lift 44lbs; able to lift and move non- &
semi-ambulatory
individuals with the assistance of mechanical devices (i.e. Hoyer lift,
gait belt, etc.); able to assist individuals on/off the bus/van; able to
move boxes and/or furniture for cleaning, climb ladder or step stool
as required. Able to be trained in and implement all modules of
Safety Care crisis intervention training.
HR Revised: June 2023