Empowering Direct Support Specialist - Evening Shift

Association for Individual Development; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

21 Days PTO

10 Paid Holidays

Paid training

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, L

401K with company contribution

Job summary

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) at the Association for Individual Development provides support to clients under the guidance of a Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional. Responsibilities include documenting services, promoting client rights and safety, and assisting with daily living activities across multiple sites as needed.

The DSP may assist with complex behaviors and intensive care tasks.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CNA or Autism Certificate preferred.
• Experience with developmentally disabled adults preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement client Individualized Strategies under supervision.
• Document daily services including activities of daily living.
• Ensure client rights, dignity and privacy; maintain a safe environment.
• Provide transportation for clients as needed.
• Attend meetings, shifts and trainings as scheduled.

Skills

Attendance

Punctuality

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) or Autism Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

Teams

Zoom

Job description

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) at the Association for Individual Development provides support to clients under the guidance of a Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional. Responsibilities include documenting services, promoting client rights and safety, and assisting with daily living activities across multiple sites as needed.

The DSP may assist with complex behaviors and intensive care tasks.