Direct Support Professionals - Community Day Services (CDS)

Association For Individual Development; Bowes (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

10 paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Association For Individual Development (AID) seeks a Part-time Direct Support Professional for Community Day Services to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You will provide structured activities, implement behavior support strategies, and collaborate with the IDT to ensure high-quality care.

The role requires empathy, reliability, and ability to follow individualized plans, with responsibilities spanning supervision, documentation, and crisis support as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one (1) year experience working with people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities preferred.
• Experience working with individuals requiring behavioral and/or medical supports preferred.
• Must demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to implement and follow through on individual plans and behavior support strategies.

Responsibilities

• Provide enhanced support and supervision per client Implementation Strategies or Individual Plans.
• Actively engage clients in daily, meaningful activities in various settings.
• Maintain accurate documentation, incident reports, and attendance sheets.
• Assist clients with personal care tasks and support needs as assigned.

Skills

Disability support experience

Behavior support

Communication skills

CPI techniques

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

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 a trauma; and those at risk, to enjoy lives of dignity and purpose. We are looking for a Part time Direct Support Professional Community Day Services who demonstrates this mission and wants to work for an organization that makes a difference in the community.Schedule Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.What you will be doing?The DSP – Community Day Services (CDS) is assigned to work directly with someone who has an identified, specialized medical support need or behavior support need. The DSP – CDS is responsible to provide meaningful activities, training, and classes under the direction of the DSP – CDS Instructor and/or Program Manager. The DSP – CDS is responsible to utilize the person’s Implementation Strategy or Individual Plan and Behavior Support Strategies and implement the supports, care, and goals or objectives within.The DSP – CDS is responsible for the implementation of the Behavior Support Strategies as assigned, providing support to clients with maladaptive behaviors. Some behaviors may be serious or require intervention, and may include (but is not limited to) physical aggression, verbal aggression, self-injurious behavior, property destruction, and/or elopement.The DSP – CDS will support people in conformance with the agency’s mission, as assigned by the Program Manager, Director, or designee, and according to the needs of the person, program, and/or the agency as a whole.The DSP – CDS maintains all applicable documentation, records, and reports related to provided services and supports, and functions as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team. The DSP – CDS provides input and information to the IDT as needed.The DSP – CDS is responsible for the accuracy and quality of all assigned sub-contract work performed, if assigned. The Community Day Service program and the DSP – CDS provides services for people from diverse backgrounds, embraces differences in individuals, and promotes a positive attitude with peers and community members.Essential Job ResponsibilitiesProvide enhanced support and supervision as defined in the client’s Implementation Strategies or Individual Plan and Behavior Support Strategies where assignedActively engage, teach, and involve clients in daily, meaningful activities in a variety of settings, including in the communityParticipate in all program activities alongside clients, including volunteering, outdoor activities, swimming (where applicable) and community outingsCompute 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 elsewhereAssist clients with personal care tasks, and implement training programs for individuals to learn to complete personal care tasks independently, as assignedDemonstrate good verbal and written communication skills in order to provide appropriate instruction to clients, and as well as accurate documentationUnderstand and implement objectives, support needs, and personal goals from Implementation Strategies or Individual Plans for clients as assignedFacilitate programming or activities as directed, including client swim programs, outdoors, and outside of base location or elsewhereComplete and submit all required documentation in a timely manner, including data sheets, incident reports and attendance sheetsRemain informed of assigned clients medical and dietary support needs and provide those supports daily and consistentlyUnderstand and implement Behavior Support Strategies as assigned, and respond to emergency behavioral incidents should they occurParticipate 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 effectivelyWorks cooperatively and respectfully with othersWhat will we provide Full Time employees. Benefits_Summary.pdf21 Days of Paid Time Off plus 10 Paid HolidaysPaid trainingTuition reimbursementBenefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, Critical Illness and accident insurance401K with a 3.5% company contribution after one year.What will you bring to the table?Education: High School graduate/GED transcript requiredExperience:Minimum of one (1) year experience working with people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities preferredExperience working with people requiring specialized behavioral and/or medical supports preferredPhysical:Requires significant walking and standing daily, with occasional running for short periods of timeMust be able to push, pull, reach, stoop, and bendMust be able to lift or move up to 50 lbs, with no physical or medical restrictionsMust be able to assist individuals with their physical needs and personal care, including a two-person lift or transfer, with no physical or medical restrictionsMust be able to intervene physically using applied CPI techniques and/or restraints after training, with no physical or medical restrictionsEquipmentUsing a PC computer and printerUsing household appliances competently and safely, such as stove, microwave, washer/dryer, vacuumUsing a phone and voicemail systemUsing office equipment such as copy machines, calculators, shredder or fax machineUsing adaptive equipment as assigned, such as Hoyer lift, iPad, communication devices, scales, or other assistive devicesUsing a walkie talkie or intercom system when assignedAdditional Requirements:Minimum age requirement is 18 years oldValid, unexpired, Illinois driver’s license and good driving record as defined by AID’s driver eligibility requirementsMinimum liability insurance as defined by AID’s personnel policyUtilize computer-based software like Microsoft Office suite and/or apps like PayCom or Relias, etc, as requiredAbility to transport clients in agency and/or personal vehicle as assignedComplete DHS-approved Direct Support Person (DSP) training within 120 days of hire OR have already completed DSP training and appears on the Health Care Worker RegistryComplete and maintain assigned trainings and certifications as required by program location, including, but not limited to: CPR/FA, CPI, Positive Behavior Support, AID’s Health Curriculum and others as assignedAbility to complete job requirements with minimal supervisionAbility to provide crisis intervention when needed, and work as part of a team to support individuals with complex needsAttend in-service trainings or staff meetings as requiredDemonstrate effective written and oral communication skillsDemonstrate proficient computer skillsGood interpersonal skills, and maintain professional interaction with co-workers and supervisory staffIf 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.