Direct Support Professional

Anixter Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

STD

LTD

Life

401k

Job summary

Anixter Center is hiring a Direct Support Professional to provide direct support to individuals with disabilities in residential or day programming settings. You will assist with daily living activities, coordinate transportation, and help clients access community resources.

Responsibilities include medication administration, maintaining documentation, and supporting clients in developing independence and social skills. The role may involve rotating shifts, weekends, and overnights.

Qualifications

• Requires ability to read, write and comprehend English.
• Ability to multi-task in a high-stress environment.
• Must interact effectively with clients, families, staff and partners.
• Willingness to complete required trainings and certifications.

Responsibilities

• Engage and assist clients with daily living activities.
• Administer medications and document activities per policies.
• Perform housekeeping duties and maintain clean environments.
• Document health and behavioral concerns to supervisor and nurse.

Skills

Reading/Writing English

Multi-tasking

Working under pressure

Diversity & inclusion

Communication with stakeholders

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred

DSP certification within 6 months

CPR/AED and First Aid cert within 6 months

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Direct Support Professional

Full Time Clerical 3450 N Avondale, Chgo, 60618, Chicago, IL, US

Direct Support Professional

Join us - anddo work that matters.

We're a passionate team of change-makers, diverse thinkers, and problem-solvers. Our purpose: ensuring full access to quality living and championing the power of inclusivity. We proudly serve over 7,000 individuals with disabilities and behavioral health challenges, including those who are Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing.

If you're not looking for just any job - if you're ready to build a career where you create truly transformational change - Anixter Center is the place for you.

• *We offer a competitive benefit package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Life, & 401k*

SUMMARY

Provide direct support to clients in either residential setting or day programming to enhance quality of life, promote independence, and foster community access. Working hours are dependent upon program needs. Position may have rotating shifts that include weekdays, weekends, and overnights.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Engage and assist clients with completing all daily living activities, including personal, medical, community, hygiene, financial, recreation and general safety.
• Administer medications and document all related activities in accordance with related Medication Policies and Procedures.
• Complete and/or assist all housekeeping tasks including cleaning bathrooms, kitchen, and client rooms; washing dishes/ doing laundry; dusting surfaces; cleaning refrigerator/stove, and all other duties assigned by manager(s) and director.
• Report and document issues with clients regarding overall heath, medication, dental and mental health concerns to manager(s) and/or the agency nurse.
• Implements dynamic, person-centered client programming across multiple domains, including but not limited to independent living skills, social/emotional development, communication, problem-solving, vocational development, and safety.
• Assists in planning and directly implementing ongoing community-based activities for all clients, in accordance with individual client goals and preferences.
• Ensures timely completion of all client paperwork.
• Ensures adherence to all mandated reporter, OIG guidelines, and DHS guidelines.
• Implements positive and proactive behavior management techniques and interventions as identified in clients’ behavior intervention plans.
• Collaborates with co-workers (shift-to-shift) and/or manager(s) regarding clients’ needs and concerns daily.
• Maintains a neat, orderly, and safe work environment.
• Participates in all required on- and off-site training upon hire and as routinely required.
• Maintains professional communication with co-workers and manager(s) as well as clients’ parents/guardians, employers, staff, and other stakeholders, as needed.
• Maintain agency mandated crisis intervention and other related trainings deemed mandatory or relevant by Anixter Center.
• Provide transportation in agency vehicle and attend client health care appointments, if necessary.
• Be flexible and able to change tasks if needed, including working as day program staff, 1:1 staff, or house staff.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

Skills/Abilities

• Demonstrated proficiency in reading, writing, and comprehending English including the ability to pass a literacy test.
• Ability to multi-task in a high stress environment.
• Ability to interact with diverse personalities, including, but not limited to, clients, parents/guardians, staff, employers, funding representatives, etc.
• Ability to participate in and meet all Department of Human Services and related training requirements.
• Ability to perform all functions necessary to obtain agency required crisis intervention certification.
• Ability to promote and adhere to agency values.
• A commitment to a diverse, inclusive, and equitable work environment

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associates or bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.
• DSP certified preferred; must be able to obtain DSP certification within six months of employment (provided by agency).
• CPR/AED and First Aid certification; must be able to obtain certification within six months of employment (provided by agency).

Vehicle/Transportation Requirements:

• Valid driver’s license required.
• Must meet all requirements to drive agency vehicles.
• Capable of navigating the use of public transportation system (CTA/RTA/Metra).

Come Join Us!

Anixter is an Equal Opportunity / Aff

Our company is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Aff