Direct Support Personnel (Full-Time)

CCAR; Charleston (IL); Sur place; USD 26 000 - 27 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Health Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Profit Sharing

Employee Assistance Program

403(b) Plan

Résumé du poste

CCAR Industries is hiring a permanent, full-time Direct Support Personnel (DSP) for our Residential Program in Illinois. The DSP will support individuals with developmental disabilities, assist with daily living activities, administer medications, and transport clients as needed.

The role is in-person with two shift options and requires background checks, CPR/First Aid certification, and IDHS training. The position starts at $18.75/hour with paid training, increases after training, and offers

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid driver’s license and ability to transport individuals to appointments, activities, and day program. Driving record must meet insurability standards.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Provide proof of a high school diploma or GED ( transcripts from accredited school ).
• Must pass a criminal background check as required by law and a DCFS background check.
• CPR/First Aid certification through American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Complete Direct Support Person training per IDHS requirements.
• Pass the Short Test of Functional Health Literacy in Adults (S-TOFHLA).
• Complete medication administration training and annual recertifications.

Responsabilités

• Support individuals in self-advocacy and informed choices.
• Assist with bathing, grooming, mobility, meals, and daily living activities.
• Provide emotional support to individuals served.
• Prepare meals according to dietary needs and preferences.
• Pass medications in accordance with IDHS rules.
• Transport individuals in the community using agency vehicles.
• Document services, health concerns, and medication administration.
• Keep common living areas clean and assist residents with personal spaces.
• Maintain safety checks and report concerns to supervisor.
• Attend trainings, meetings, and house meetings as required.

Connaissances

Valid driver\'s license

CPR/First Aid

Background check clearance

18+ years old

Medication administration training

Direct Support Person training

S-TOFHLA

Formation

High School diploma or GED

Description du poste

This is a wonderful opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities! CCAR Industries is hiring one permanent, full-time (40 hour per week) Direct Support Personnel (DSP) in our Residential Program.

AGENCY MISSION/ PHILOSOPHY

The employee will support the agency’s mission to empower lives through individual care and inclusive community support. In addition, the employee will:

• Treat everyone with dignity and respect
• Honor and support rights and confidentiality
• Promote the best possible health with protection from abuse, neglect and exploitation
• Engage with honesty, integrity, and ethical standards in actions and communications
• Comply with applicable laws and regulations to prevent fraud, waste, conflict of interest, and inaccuracy in record-keeping

SCHEDULE

• The employee will work 40 hours per week with the option of Midnight - 8 am on Sunday through Thursday or Midnight - 8 am on Tuesday through Saturday, depending upon the employee's preference at the time of hire.
• Must be available to work one shift during two of three holiday seasons: Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's.

REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess a valid driver’s license with the ability to drive day or night to transport people served to appointments, to activities of their choosing, to/from the day program, and to transport household supplies when needed. Driving record must meet the agency's insurability standards.
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Provide proof of a high school diploma (via transcripts from an accredited school) or GED
• Must pass a criminal background check, as required by the Healthcare Worker Background Check Act (225 ILCS 46), and a DCFS Child Abuse and Neglect background check
• Successfully complete and maintain American Heart Association or American Red Cross CPR/First Aid certification
• Successfully complete Direct Support Person training in accordance with IDHS requirements
• Pass the Short Test of Functional Health Literacy in Adults (S-TOFHLA)
• Successfully complete medication administration training and annual recertifications to maintain medication administration status

This is an in-person position. Duties cannot be performed on a remote basis.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support individuals in self-advocacy and making informed choices
• Assist with bathing, showering, toileting, feeding, meal preparation, grooming/hygiene, wound-care, mobility, and laundry
• Provide emotional support to the individuals served
• Prepare food items according to dietary needs and preferences
• Pass medications in accordance with IDHS Rule 116
• Transport individuals in the community using agency-owned vehicles
• Assist in obtaining, counting, documenting, and returning (as required) money used by the individuals served
• Complete house safety checks and communicate house safety concerns to your supervisor as they arise
• Keep the common living areas of the homes clean and assist individuals, as requested, to maintain their personal living areas
• Provide and document services, supports, health-related concerns, and medication administration in accordance with agency policies
• Treat the individuals served, co-workers, guardians, and all others in the workplace in a professional manner that reflects the agency’s Code of Conduct
• Clock in and out for all shifts and enter requested time off using the MITC system
• Show up on time and as scheduled for all assigned shifts
• Complete all required in-service material reviews
• Attend all in-service meetings, trainings, and house meetings
• Report abuse and neglect in accordance with OIG Rule 50
• Abide by CCAR’s Code of Conduct, Confidentiality, and Corporate Compliance policies at all times

WAGES

• This position starts at $18.75/hour as staff members receive paid training.
• When the initial DSP training is completed, the employee will earn $19/hour
  
• Once all training (including medication administration) is complete, the wage will increase to $19.25/hour.
  

PAY SCHEDULE

• Every two weeks with direct deposit available upon request
  

BENEFITS AVAILABLE

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Offered: Health Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account option
• Profit-Sharing
• Employee Assistance Program
• 403 (b) Investment Plan option

QUESTIONS

Text: [phone] or 401-203-5862

Call: [phone]