Direct Support Specialist: Empower Lives & Independence

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 in Rock Island, IL is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide essential care and support to individuals with disabilities.

You will assist with daily living activities, document progress, ensure safety, and collaborate with a team to implement individual service plans while adhering to agency policies and regulatory standards.

Valid driver’s license, ability to lift 50 lbs, and willingness to obtain Direct Service Provider certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma, GED or equivalent required.
• Technology: Knowledge of Microsoft applications preferred.
• Certifications: Direct Service Provider certification preferred or ability to obtain within 120 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Actively support and further the Mission of The Arc.
• 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.

Skills

Communication

Microsoft Office

Flexibility

Education

High School diploma or GED

Direct Service Provider certification

TABE test for medication administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Arc of the Quad Cities Area in Rock Island, IL is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide essential care and support to individuals with disabilities.

You will assist with daily living activities, document progress, ensure safety, and collaborate with a team to implement individual service plans while adhering to agency policies and regulatory standards.

Valid driver’s license, ability to lift 50 lbs, and willingness to obtain Direct Service Provider certification are preferred.