Direct Support Professional - Community Day Services

Association for Individual Development; Batavia (IL); On-site; USD 21,025 - 29,945; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$1,000 sign-on bonus

21 days of paid time off plus 10 paid holidays

Paid training

Tuition reimbursement

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company contribution

Job summary

The Association for Individual Development is seeking a full-time Direct Support Professional in Batavia, Illinois. This role focuses on empowering individuals with developmental challenges through direct support and engagement in community activities. The position offers a $1,000 sign-on bonus, paid training, and comprehensive benefits.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and at least one year of experience in supporting individuals with disabilities. Join us in making a meaningful impact in the community!

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience working with people with disabilities.
• Valid Illinois driver's license and good driving record.
• Complete DHS-approved Direct Support Person training within 120 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide enhanced support and supervision as per client's needs.
• Engage and teach clients in daily activities.
• Maintain a safe environment for clients.

Skills

Experience working with individuals with disabilities

Effective communication skills

Ability to provide crisis intervention

Vehicle transportation capability

Ability to complete job requirements with minimal supervision

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

Level: Experienced

Job Location: Batavia Center 250 - Batavia, IL 60510

Position Type: Full-Time

Education Level: High School or GED

Salary Range: $18.50 - $18.50 Hourly

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Health Care

Sign on Bonus: $1,000

Job Overview

The Association for Individual Development (AID) is a non‑profit organization whose mission is to empower people with physical, developmental, intellectual, mental health challenges, those who have suffered trauma, and those at risk, to enjoy lives of dignity and purpose. We are looking for a Direct Support Professional who demonstrates this mission and wants to work for an organization that makes a difference in the community.

Regular Hours: Monday‑Friday 8:30am‑3:30pm or 7am‑3pm (Shared 65% CDS/35% IDD residential Aurora)

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 (where applicable).
• 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.
• Demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills in order to provide appropriate instruction to clients, and as well as accurate documentation.
• Understand and implement objectives, support needs, and personal goals from Implementation Strategies or Individual Plans for clients as assigned.
• Facilitate programming or activities as directed, including client swim programs, outdoors, and outside of base location or elsewhere.
• Complete and submit all required documentation in a timely manner, including data sheets, incident reports and attendance sheets.
• Remain informed of assigned clients medical and dietary support needs and provide those supports daily and consistently.
• Understand and implement Behavior Support Strategies as assigned, and respond to emergency behavioral incidents should they occur.
• Participate as an active member of the interdisciplinary team, giving input and information to the team in order to provide insight, feedback, and recommendations to meet the client’s needs effectively.
• Works cooperatively and respectfully with others.

Benefits

• $1,000 sign‑on bonus for full‑time.
• 21 days of paid time off plus 10 paid holidays.
• Paid training.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, STD, LTD, critical illness and accident insurance.
• 401(k) with 3.5% company contribution after one year.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience working with people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
• Experience working with people requiring specialized behavioral and/or medical supports preferred.
• Minimum age 18.
• Valid, unexpired Illinois driver’s license with good driving record.
• Minimum liability insurance as defined by AID’s personnel policy.
• Ability to transport clients in agency and/or personal vehicle as assigned.
• Complete DHS‑approved Direct Support Person (DSP) training within 120 days of hire or already completed DSP training and appears on the Health Care Worker Registry.
• Maintain required trainings and certifications (CPR/FA, CPI, Positive Behavior Supports, AID’s Health Curriculum, etc.).
• Ability to complete job requirements with minimal supervision.
• Ability to provide crisis intervention when needed, and work as part of a team.
• Attend in‑service trainings as required.
• Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrate proficient computer skills.
• Good interpersonal skills, maintain professional interaction with co‑workers and supervisory staff.
• Pass S‑TOFHLA literacy test.

Physical and Equipment Requirements

• Significant walking and standing daily, occasional running.
• Must be able to push, pull, reach, stoop, bend.
• Must lift or move up to 50 lbs, no restrictions.
• Assist individuals with physical needs and personal care, including two‑person lift or transfer.
• Intervene physically using applied CPI techniques and/or restraints after training.
• Use PC, printer, household appliances, phone, copy machines, calculators, shredder, fax, adaptive equipment, walkie‑talkie, and intercom system as assigned.

How to Apply

If we seem like a good fit, consider joining our growing team of compassionate, hardworking, and caring individuals, and start your path toward a fulfilling career that you can be proud to work.