Direct Support Professional - Part-time

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Rock Island, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Arc of the Quad Cities Area is seeking a Direct Support Professional in Rock Island, IL to provide supervised care and support to designated individuals. You will deliver personal care, monitor safety, and assist with daily activities as outlined in individual service plans.

Responsibilities include maintaining accurate documentation, assisting with medication administration when required, and collaborating with supervisors, guardians, and staff to ensure wellbeing and progress of the

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma, GED or equivalent required.
• Driving: Valid driver’s license in good standing and vehicle with appropriate auto insurance required.
• Strength: Lift minimum of 50 lbs and assist in lifting individuals heavier than 100 lbs.
• Flexibility: Kneel, bend, and position for patient care.
• Standing: Stand 90% of shift.
• Sitting: Sit as needed for documentation.
• Experience: Direct service in human services preferred.
• Technology: Basic MS applications; willingness to learn documentation tools.
• Communication: Clear verbal and written communication.
• Certifications: Direct Service Provider certification preferred or obtainable within 120 days.

Responsibilities

• Actively support and further the Mission of The Arc.
• Provide supervision and personal care training including medication administration when needed.
• Prepare and provide progress reports and input for staffing and plans.
• Maintain documentation per agency and regulatory standards.
• Keep a safe, clean work environment and proper PPE usage.
• Maintain agency property and request supplies as needed.
• Promote self-advocacy and informed choice for individuals.
• Participate in staff training and support onboarding of new staff.
• Drive agency or personal vehicle for outings and duties as required.
• Communicate effectively with individuals, guardians, and staff; represent the agency positively.

Skills

Driving

Strength

Flexibility

Standing

Sitting

Experience

Technology

Communication

Certifications

Education

High School diploma, GED or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Details

Job DetailsJob Location: Legal Address - Rock Island, IL 61201Salary Range: $19.85 - $19.85 Hourly

THE ARC OF THE QUAD CITIES AREA

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: DirectSupportProfessional

JOBFUNCTION:Deliverdirectservicestodesignated individuals

REPORTSTO:ProgramSupervisoror otherdesignated supervisor

PROGRAM: AssignedProgram

LOCATION: AssignedLocation

CORE JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Actively support and further the Mission of The Arc.
• Ensure and Provide supervision, personal care training and active treatment including medication administration when necessary as outlined in individuals service plan and implementation strategies, and ensure safety and wellbeing of designated individuals at all times.
• Provide programmatic input and preparatory information for individual staffing, including progress reports, assessments, baseline data, individual interests or preferences and recommendations.
• Maintain documentation in compliance with agency and regulatory standards (e.g. individual data sheets, incident reports, payroll, etc.). Provide input of individual progress and needs for programmatic purposes.
• Maintain a safe, clean work environment including use of good body mechanics, universal precautions, and personal protective equipment as necessary.
• Maintain agency property/equipment. Request supplies and repairs as necessary.
• Ensure self-advocacy training for individuals and ensure informed choices are being offered.
• Participate in staff training, conferences, and other meetings as required. Assist in on the job training of new staff.
• Drive agency and/or personal vehicle for outings, errands, and as otherwise required per agency policy and procedure.
• Act as a positive role model to individuals and other staff. Communicate effectively with the individuals we serve, their guardians, the community, family members, staff, and others. Represent the agency in a positive manner.
• Assist/cover shifts/fill in at other sites as assigned.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by supervisor.

QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS

• Education: High School diploma, GED or equivalent required. Demonstrated ability to read at an 8th grade reading level.
• Driving: Valid driver’s license in good standing and vehicle with appropriate auto insurance required. Must be approved by Agency’s Auto insurance carrier for driving agency vehicles.
• Strength: Ability to lift minimum of 50 lbs. Ability to assist in the lifting and transferring of individuals weighing more than 100 lbs.
• Flexibility: Ability to kneel on the floor, bend at the waist and knees, go from standing to the floor while assisting an individual who may be falling, or get into any position that may be required to provide individual related care.
• Standing: Ability to stand/work on feet for 90% or more of the scheduled shift.
• Sitting: Ability to sit periodically throughout the shift to complete required documentation; Sitting may be required for less than 5% of the scheduled shift
• Experience: Direct service in the human service field preferred (not required).
• Technology: Knowledge of Microsoft applications preferred (not required). Ability and willingness to learn computer applications as they may become required for documentation.
• Communication: Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and to interact professionally. Ability to perform written documentation clearly, accurately and completely.
• Certifications: Direct Service Provider certification preferred or the ability to obtain within 120 days of employment.

PROGRAM SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Certifications: Demonstrated ability to pass TABE test in order to be trained in medication administration. Must acquire and maintain medication administration authorization.