What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Day Program (DSP) position at United Cerebral Palsy-Center for Disability Services?
Overview:
We are seeking compassionate individuals to join our team as Direct Support Professionals. As a Direct Support Professional, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals with developmental disabilities in their daily lives.
Education/Certification
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Valid Illinois Driver's license and verified safe driving record
- Successful completion of new employee orientation and the State of Illinois Department of Human Services required Direct Support Person pre-service training within 120 days of initial employment
- Maintain current CPR and First Aid certification throughout employment
Experience
- Demonstrated experience with persons with disabilities is preferred
Duties/Responsibilities
- Ensure safety, dignity and well-being of individuals served in the Developmental Training Program at all times
- Provide instruction to individuals in the area of self-care, cognition, mobility, communication, recreation, independent living skills in accordance with their Personal Plan
- Provide training and other support services to individuals as specified in their Personal Plan
- Assist individuals in social skills, consumer skills, problem-solving, self-help skills and the activities of daily living
- Complete case record documentation including, but not necessarily limited to, data collection, summary of goals and progress, assessment protocol and Emergency Interventions Reports, seizure Reports and Incident/Accident Reports in an accurate and timely manner
- Participate in community Support Team Meetings and behavior team meetings as appropriate
- Maintain a clean, organized, safe and attractive community day services environment
- Report Individual, programmatic and safety concerns to supervisor in a timely and appropriate manner
- Participate in staff meetings and staff development/training as appropriate
- Conduct self in a manner that promotes the right and dignity of the disabled individuals served and provided a positive image of the agency
Skills
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently
- Basic knowledge of the characteristics and training needs of persons with disabilities, active treatment, community inclusion, least restriction and behavior intervention techniques and their impact.
Joining our team as a Direct Support Professional offers a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of others. If you are dedicated, caring, and have a passion for helping those in need, we encourage you to apply.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17