Direct Support Specialist - Community Day Services (CDS)

Association for Individual Development; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

STD

LTD

401K

Critical Illness

Job summary

The Association for Individual Development (AID) is seeking a Part time Direct Support Professional – Community Day Services in Aurora, IL. You will work with individuals who have developmental or medical supports, delivering meaningful activities and implementing plans under supervision.

Responsibilities include supervision, documenting attendance, safety, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to support daily goals. Must have a High School diploma and be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.

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

Education

High School or GED

Job description

The Association for Individual Development (AID) is seeking a Part time Direct Support Professional – Community Day Services in Aurora, IL. You will work with individuals who have developmental or medical supports, delivering meaningful activities and implementing plans under supervision.

Responsibilities include supervision, documenting attendance, safety, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to support daily goals. Must have a High School diploma and be able to lift up to 50 lbs.