Community Day Services DSP — Empower Lives Daily

Association for Individual Development; Kendall Township (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid training

Tuition reimbursement

Medical/Dental/Vision

401K

Job summary

The Association for Individual Development in Yorkville, IL is seeking a Direct Support Professional for Community Day Services (CDS). This full-time role supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, implementing personalized plans and behavior support as part of an interdisciplinary team.

You will engage clients in daily activities, assist with personal care, document progress, and help maintain a safe, inclusive environment across community and base locations.

Qualifications

• High School graduate/GED required.
• Minimum 1 year experience with people with intellectual/developmental disabilities preferred.
• Valid Illinois driver’s license and good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provide enhanced support and supervision as defined in the client’s Implementation Strategies or Individual Plan and Behavior Support Strategies where assigned.
• Actively engage, teach, and involve clients in daily, meaningful activities in a variety of settings, including in the community.
• Participate in all program activities alongside clients, including volunteering, outdoor activities, swimming (where applicable) and community outings.
• Compute daily attendance counts and accurately document to enter into the payroll system as assigned.
• Maintain a safe environment for self and clients, and react appropriately to emergency situations whether at the base location or elsewhere.
• Assist clients with personal care tasks, and implement training programs for individuals to learn to complete personal care tasks independently, as assigned.

Education

High School or GED

Job description

The Association for Individual Development in Yorkville, IL is seeking a Direct Support Professional for Community Day Services (CDS). This full-time role supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, implementing personalized plans and behavior support as part of an interdisciplinary team.

You will engage clients in daily activities, assist with personal care, document progress, and help maintain a safe, inclusive environment across community and base locations.