Empowering DSP Instructor — Community Day Services

Association for Individual Development; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

21 days paid time off

Paid training

Tuition reimbursement

Health, dental, vision, life, STD, LTD

401(k) with company contribution

Job summary

Association for Individual Development (AID) is hiring a Direct Support Professional Community Day Services Instructor in Aurora, IL. The role supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, delivering activities and training per Individual Plans.

Responsibilities include implementing Behavior Support Strategies, documenting progress, and coordinating with the IDT. Requires HS diploma or GED; various degree paths welcomed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; 5 years’ experience with intellectual/developmental disabilities preferred.
• Associate’s or higher in Human Services or related field with relevant experience also acceptable.
• Must be able to work with individuals needing behavioral and medical supports; CPI/CPR training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide meaningful activities, training, and classes under the Program Manager.
• Use Individual Plans and Behavior Support Strategies to implement supports and goals.
• Maintain documentation and participate as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT).
• Ensure accurate and timely sub-contract work and reporting where applicable.
• Assist clients with personal care tasks and teach independence where possible.
• Facilitate programming and activities, including swimming programs, outdoors, and off-site activities.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Crisis intervention

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate’s degree in Human Services or related

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related

Tools

Hoyer lift

iPad

Communication devices

Scales

Job description

Association for Individual Development (AID) is hiring a Direct Support Professional Community Day Services Instructor in Aurora, IL. The role supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, delivering activities and training per Individual Plans.

Responsibilities include implementing Behavior Support Strategies, documenting progress, and coordinating with the IDT. Requires HS diploma or GED; various degree paths welcomed.