Impactful Direct Support Professional | Community Care

Association For Individual Development; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

21 Days of Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Paid training

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD,/LT

401K with company contribution after 1

Job summary

Association For Individual Development seeks a Direct Support Professional to implement individualized plans and document services for clients with developmental and intellectual challenges. You will support daily living activities, oversee rights and safety, and assist across multiple sites as needed.

Training includes CPR, First Aid, infection control, CPI, and disability-specific care. The role requires lifting up to 50 pounds, reliable transportation, and evening/weekend/holiday availability

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Maintain daily documentation of client services per program procedures.
• Implement individualized strategies under supervision of a Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional.
• Attend to client rights, dignity, and privacy while ensuring a safe environment.
• Provide transportation and assist with daily living activities as needed.
• Participate in meetings, trainings, and orientation for new staff.

Skills

CNA

Autism Certificate

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CNA or Autism Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

Teams

Zoom

SharePoint

Job description

Association For Individual Development seeks a Direct Support Professional to implement individualized plans and document services for clients with developmental and intellectual challenges. You will support daily living activities, oversee rights and safety, and assist across multiple sites as needed.

Training includes CPR, First Aid, infection control, CPI, and disability-specific care. The role requires lifting up to 50 pounds, reliable transportation, and evening/weekend/holiday availability