Direct Support Specialist – Empower Adults with Disabilities

COMMUNITY WORKSHOP & TRAINING; Pekin (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

COMMUNITY WORKSHOP & TRAINING in central Illinois is seeking a Direct Support Person to train and supervise residents and maintain a clean, home-like environment. This role supports individuals with disabilities by assisting with daily living activities and ensuring safety and well-being.

Responsibilities include hygiene, meals, mobility, transportation, medication administration, and required paperwork. The position requires mandatory training and the ability to coordinate medical appointments

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 18 years of age.
• Valid drivers’ license and current auto insurance (if shift requires).
• Experience working with adults with disabilities helpful.
• Must be able to successfully complete DSP classes and pass, complete and maintain Medication Administration authorization.

Responsibilities

• Assist or perform programming to help residents with disabilities obtain Discovery Plan goals.
• Assist residents with maintaining personal hygiene by assisting with bathing, brushing hair and teeth or other self-care needs.
• Changing and washing soiled linens and/or clothing and assisting with laundry as needed.
• Participate on activities with residents including transportation of residents.
• Assist residents with mobility as needed.
• Assist with the preparation of or prepare meals for residents.
• Assist residents in maintaining a safe and sanitary bedroom and/or bathroom including making beds, putting personal items away and keeping floors clean and free of tripping hazards.
• Teach daily living skills, such as cooking, cleaning and shopping.
• Daily cleaning of facility, laundry, bed checks (if shift requires) and water temperature checks (if required).
• Medication administration.
• Complete required paperwork completely and accurately.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

18 years of age

Medication Administration authorization

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

COMMUNITY WORKSHOP & TRAINING in central Illinois is seeking a Direct Support Person to train and supervise residents and maintain a clean, home-like environment. This role supports individuals with disabilities by assisting with daily living activities and ensuring safety and well-being.

Responsibilities include hygiene, meals, mobility, transportation, medication administration, and required paperwork. The position requires mandatory training and the ability to coordinate medical appointments