What are the responsibilities and job description for the Night Specialist position at UCP Seguin of Greater Chicago?
Job Description:
As a Direct Support Professional, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals with developmental and other disabilities in their daily lives. This includes providing personal care, assistance, and training across a variety of settings-such as home, social, recreational, day services, and community activities. Your work will be guided by each individual's personalized support plan (ISP), ensuring services are delivered in a respectful, person-centered manner.
You will help individuals lead self-directed lives, reach personal goals, and actively participate in their communities. This role also promotes collaboration across teams and departments to ensure integrated, high-quality support. DSPs are expected to foster inclusive attitudes and behaviors that encourage community involvement and belonging.
Qualifications and Abilities:
- Ability to maintain strong visual and auditory perception for tasks such as reading, writing, completing standardized forms, operating assigned equipment or vehicles, and effectively observing, assisting, and training individuals served.
- Basic proficiency in computer and mobile technology, including the use of devices such as iPads, tablets, and smartphones.
- Sound judgment and reasoning skills, especially in situations that may impact the health, safety, or well-being of individuals served. Capable of organizing and managing work efficiently and handling both abstract and concrete challenges.
- Skilled in preparing clear, accurate, and meaningful reports.
- Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams and departments.
- Willingness and ability to acquire and apply First Aid, CPR, and behavior/aggression management techniques appropriate to the needs of the program and individuals served.
- Physical capability to intervene during behavioral crises to ensure the safety and well-being of individuals.
- Effective verbal communication skills, including the ability to speak clearly and confidently in English, and to learn alternative communication methods as needed to support individuals served.