Community Day Services DSP — Empower & Engage

Association for Individual Development; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

21 days PTO

Holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Health insurance

Job summary

The Association for Individual Development (AID) in Aurora, IL is seeking a Direct Support Professional for the Community Day Services program. You will work directly with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, providing meaningful activities, training, and supervision under the guidance of a CDS Instructor and Program Manager.

Responsibilities include implementing Behavior Support Strategies, maintaining documentation, and collaborating with the Interdisciplinary Team to

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Experience with people with intellectual/developmental disabilities preferred.
• Experience with behavioral support preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide enhanced support and supervision per client plans.
• Engage clients in daily activities across settings, including community outings.
• Maintain documentation, incident reports, and attendance sheets.
• Assist with personal care tasks and transfers, as trained.
• Respond to emergencies; implement CPI techniques when trained.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to meet client needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Disability services experience

CPI techniques knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The Association for Individual Development (AID) in Aurora, IL is seeking a Direct Support Professional for the Community Day Services program. You will work directly with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, providing meaningful activities, training, and supervision under the guidance of a CDS Instructor and Program Manager.

Responsibilities include implementing Behavior Support Strategies, maintaining documentation, and collaborating with the Interdisciplinary Team to