Community Day Services DSP — Empower & Engage Clients

Association for Individual Development; Bowes (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

10 paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Association For Individual Development (AID) seeks a Part-time Direct Support Professional for Community Day Services to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You will provide structured activities, implement behavior support strategies, and collaborate with the IDT to ensure high-quality care.

The role requires empathy, reliability, and ability to follow individualized plans, with responsibilities spanning supervision, documentation, and crisis support as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one (1) year experience working with people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities preferred.
• Experience working with individuals requiring behavioral and/or medical supports preferred.
• Must demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to implement and follow through on individual plans and behavior support strategies.

Responsibilities

• Provide enhanced support and supervision per client Implementation Strategies or Individual Plans.
• Actively engage clients in daily, meaningful activities in various settings.
• Maintain accurate documentation, incident reports, and attendance sheets.
• Assist clients with personal care tasks and support needs as assigned.

Skills

Disability support experience

Behavior support

Communication skills

CPI techniques

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Association For Individual Development (AID) seeks a Part-time Direct Support Professional for Community Day Services to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You will provide structured activities, implement behavior support strategies, and collaborate with the IDT to ensure high-quality care.

The role requires empathy, reliability, and ability to follow individualized plans, with responsibilities spanning supervision, documentation, and crisis support as needed.