Direct Support Professional (DSP)

The Illinois Association of School Administrators; Joliet, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

The Illinois Association of School Administrators is seeking Direct Support Professionals to assist individuals with developmental disabilities in daily activities and personal plans. The role emphasizes safety, dignity, and individual well-being in a community-based setting.

Responsibilities include teaching self-care, mobility, communication, and daily living skills, with documentation and participation in team meetings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Valid Illinois driver’s license with a safe driving record is required.
• Completion of the DHS Direct Support Person pre-service training within 120 days is required.
• CPR and First Aid certification must be maintained throughout employment.
• Experience with persons with disabilities is preferred.
• Strong communication and ability to work independently are essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety, dignity and well-being of individuals in the Developmental Training Program at all times.
• Provide instruction in self-care, cognition, mobility, communication, recreation, and independent living skills per Personal Plan.
• Provide training and support services per Personal Plan.
• Assist individuals in social, consumer, problem-solving, and daily living skills.
• Complete case records including data collection, goals/progress, assessments, and incident reports accurately.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Disability knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Driver's license

CPR & First Aid

Pre-service training

Job description

We are seeking compassionate individuals to join our team as Direct Support Professionals. As a Direct Support Professional, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals with developmental disabilities in their daily lives.

Education/Certification

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid Illinois Driver's license and verified safe driving record
• Successful completion of new employee orientation and the State of Illinois Department of Human Services required Direct Support Person pre-service training within 120 days of initial employment
• Maintain current CPR and First Aid certification throughout employment

Experience

• Demonstrated experience with persons with disabilities is preferred

Qualifications

Duties/Responsibilities

• Ensure safety, dignity and well-being of individuals served in the Developmental Training Program at all times
• Provide instruction to individuals in the area of self-care, cognition, mobility, communication, recreation, independent living skills in accordance with their Personal Plan
• Provide training and other support services to individuals as specified in their Personal Plan
• Assist individuals in social skills, consumer skills, problem-solving, self-help skills and the activities of daily living
• Complete case record documentation including, but not necessarily limited to, data collection, summary of goals and progress, assessment protocol and Emergency Interventions Reports, seizure Reports and Incident/Accident Reports in an accurate and timely manner
• Participate in community Support Team Meetings and behavior team meetings as appropriate
• Maintain a clean, organized, safe and attractive community day services environment
• Report Individual, programmatic and safety concerns to supervisor in a timely and appropriate manner
• Participate in staff meetings and staff development/training as appropriate
• Conduct self in a manner that promotes the right and dignity of the disabled individuals served and provided a positive image of the agency

Skills

• Verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently
• Basic knowledge of the characteristics and training needs of persons with disabilities, active treatment, community inclusion, least restriction and behavior intervention techniques and their impact.

Salary/Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

District Name UCP Center for Disability Services Building Name United Cerebral Palsy-Center for Disability Services Address 311 S. Reed Street
Joliet, IL 60436 Phone [phone] Fax [phone] IASA Region Three Rivers County Will Employment Type Full-time permanent Job Category Adult Education Grade Level Other