Direct Support Professional DSP

Envision Unlimited; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Life and LTD Insurance

11 Paid Holidays

Paid vacation, sick time and personal

403B plan

In house training and CEU’s

Employee Assistance Network

Job summary

Envision Unlimited is seeking a Direct Support Professional to assist residents in community living under CILA guidelines in Chicago, IL. You will provide direct service, coordinate schedules, and help maintain a safe, supportive home environment.

Responsibilities include training residents in daily living skills, implementing programs, supervising routines and medications, and ensuring timely completion of reports.

Qualifications

• Two years of college or one year of college plus two years of full-time related work experience or high school diploma or equivalent plus five years full-time related work experience required.
• Must have proof of Direct Service Professional (DSP) training and pass TABE test within 120 days of hire.
• Must have a valid driver's license and ability to drive agency vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and provide training to residents in daily living skills including personal hygiene, housekeeping, meal planning, money management, socialization, and recreation/leisure activities.
• Assist residents in achieving their maximum level of independent functioning per Independent Habilitation Plan.
• Implement group and individual programs to promote growth toward independent living skills.
• Assist residents in preparing daily schedules, household chores, social activities, and appointments.
• Complete timeliness of documents and forms such as daily progress reports, MAR sheets, and incident reports.
• Monitor facility safety, cleanliness, and health, including daily room maintenance.
• Monitor wellness and safety of residents and enforce curfew if required.
• Supervise residents' schedules to ensure timely arrival to programs or work sites.
• Supervise and assist residents in taking medications per guidelines.
• Attend IHP staffing and staff meetings; assist in planning recreational activities.
• Plan menus and assist with meal preparation; observe residents with special dietary needs.
• Respond to medical/behavioral emergencies per Health and Safety procedures.

Skills

Direct care

Scheduling coordination

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Ensure that community living services are performed at a level that meets or exceeds client and Agency expectations. This position supports the goals and objectives of the CILA by providing direct service support and administrative coordination to the clients who reside in the CILA. Coordinate the scheduling of service activities to ensure timely execution of client appointments. Review reports to ensure adequate supply levels are maintained.

Qualifications:

Two years of college or one year of college plus two years of full-time related work experience or high school diploma or equivalent plus five years full-time related work experience required. Must have proof of Direct Service Professional (DSP) training and pass TABE test within 120 days of hire. Must have a valid driver's license and ability to drive agency vehicles.

Requirements

• Evaluate and provide training to residents in daily living skills including, but not limited to: personal hygiene and grooming (which may involve physically assisting individuals to complete the tasks), housekeeping, laundry and clothing care, meal planning and preparation, money management and budgeting, socialization, and .recreation leisure activities.
• Assist residents in achieving their maximum level of independent functioning in regards to goals stated in the Independent Habilitation Plan.
• Implement group and individual programs which promote growth and development toward independent living skills for residents.
• Assist residents in preparation of daily schedules to include performance of household chores, social activities, and other meetings and appointments.
• Complete and insure the timeliness of all assigned documents and forms to inclu e daily progress reports, CILA shift reports, van log sheets, incident reports, MAR sheets, etc.
• Monitor maintenance of living facility to assure safe, clean and healthy environment for individuals. Perform cleaning and housekeeping duties such as, but not limited to: vacuuming, dusting, sweeping, and mopping, monitor and assist residents with daily bedroom maintenance.
• Monitor residents to insure wellness and safety, enforcing facility curfew if required.
• Supervise resident's schedules and activities to insure timely arrival to day program or job site and other appointments.
• Supervise and assist residents in taking their medication in accordance with program guidelines.
• Attend and participate in all IHP staffing's.
• Assist in planning and supervising recreational and social program activities.
• Plan menus and assist with meal preparation as required. Monitor and observe residents with special dietary needs.
• Attend and participate in all staff meetings.
• Respond to medical and behavioral emergencies following appropriate Health and Safety, Aggression Management, First Aid, CPR, and other procedures as necessary.
• Monitor and assist residents with personal grooming and appearance as necessary.
• Immediately report any medical/behavioral issues or emergencies or other unusual incidents to Program Director, Associate Director and/or Division Director.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

No supervisory responsibilities. If yes, list positions that will report to this position.

OTHER EXPECTATIONS

Employees shall respect the diversity of all individuals (e.g., clients, co-workers, stakeholders) and refrain from any form of discrimination and/or based upon a person’s legally protected characteristics or conduct, including but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression.

Employees share the responsibility of creating and maintaining a welcoming, supportive, and inclusive work environment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all employees so classified.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

EDUCATION, SKILLS, and/or EXPERIENCE

• Must have a Valid Driver's License
• Must have a valid high school diploma or GED from an accredidated instutution
• Must be eligible on thehealth care work registry
• Must be 18 years or older

Other Responsibilities:

• Transport and accompany residents to appointments and other services, including work centers, as needed.
• Check all rooms upon arrival to insure that all residents are home and regularly monitored to insure wellness and safety.
• Check and secure all doors and windows to insure building safety and activate alarm system nightly.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Envision Unlimited offers competitive salaries and a generous benefit package to our professionals:

Blue Cross/Blue Shield Medical Coverage: HMO, PPO

Dental and Vision Insurance Options

Company paid Life and LTD Insurance

Voluntary plans (Pet insurance, AD&DD, Life, Critical Illness, Short Term Disability)

11 Paid Holidays

Paid vacation, sick time and personal days

403B plan

In house training and CEU’s

Employee Assistance Network

Support for pursuing clinical licensure (financial and time off)

Opportunity for career growth & development

ENVISION UNLIMITED provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.