What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional - Rehab Instructor (Elgin, Illinois) position at ASSOCIATION FOR INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT?
Job Details
DSP - Elgin/O'Shea Center
$1,000 Sign on Bonus
(On-site)
The Association for Individual Development (AID) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to empower people with physical, developmental, intellectual, mental health challenges; those who have suffered a trauma; and those at risk, to enjoy lives of dignity and purpose. We are looking for a Direct Support Professional Rehab Instructor who demonstrates this mission and wants to work for an organization that makes a difference in the community.
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Regular Hours: M-F 8:-3:30 p.m (35 hours per week)
What you will be doing?
The DSP – CDS Instructor is responsible to provide meaningful activities, training, and classes under the direction of the Program Manager. The DSP – CDS Instructor is responsible to utilize the person’s Implementation Strategy or Individual Plan and Behavior Support Strategies and implement the supports, care, and goals or objectives within.The DSP – CDS Instructor will support people in conformance with the agency’s mission, as assigned by the Program Manager, Director, or designee, and according to the needs of the person, program, and/or the agency as a whole.The DSP – CDS Instructor maintains all applicable documentation, records, and reports related to provided services and supports, and functions as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team. The DSP – CDS Instructor provides input and information to the IDT as needed. The DSP – CDS Instructor is responsible for the accuracy and quality of all assigned sub-contract work performed, if assigned.The Community Day Service program and the DSP – CDS Instructor provides services for people from diverse backgrounds, embraces differences in individuals, and promotes a positive attitude with peers and community members.
What will we provide Full Time employees. Benefits_Summary.pdf
- $1000 sign on bonus for full-time
- 21 Days of Paid Time Off plus 10 Paid Holidays
- Paid training
- Tuition reimbursement
- Benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, Critical Illness and accident insurance
- 401K with a 3.5% company contribution after one year.
What will you bring to the table?
Education:
- High School graduate/GED transcript and five years experience working directly with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities
OR
- An Associate’s Degree in a Human Services or related field and three years experience working directly with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities
OR
- A Bachelor’s Degree in a Human Services or related field and one year experience working directly with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities
License/certifications:
- Completed DHS-approved Direct Support Person (DSP) training and included on the Illinois Health Care Worker registry preferred
Experience:
- Experience working with people requiring specialized behavioral and/or medical supports preferred
Other Requirements:
Physical:
- Requires significant walking and standing daily, with occasional running for short periods of time
- Must be able to push, pull, reach, stoop, and bend
- Must be able to lift or move up to 50 lbs, with no physical or medical restrictions
- Must be able to assist individuals with their physical needs and personal care, including a two-person lift or transfer, with no physical or medical restrictions
- Must be able to intervene physically using applied CPI techniques and/or restraints after training, with no physical or medical restrictions
Equipment:
- Using a PC computer and printer
- Using household appliances competently and safely, such as stove, microwave, washer/dryer, vacuum
- Using a phone and voicemail system
- Using office equipment such as copy machines, calculators, shredder or fax machine
- Using adaptive equipment as assigned, such as Hoyer lift, iPad, communication devices, scales, or other assistive devices
- Using a walkie talkie or intercom system when assigned
Additional Requirements:
- Minimum age requirement is 18 years old
- Valid, unexpired, Illinois driver’s license and good driving record as defined by AID’s driver eligibility requirements
- Minimum liability insurance as defined by AID’s personnel policy
- Ability to transport clients in agency and/or personal vehicle as assigned
- Complete DHS-approved Direct Support Person (DSP) training within 120 days of hire OR have already completed DSP training and appears on the Health Care Worker Registry
- Complete and maintain assigned trainings and certifications as required by program location, including, but not limited to: CPR/FA, CPI, Positive Behavior Supports, AID’s Health Curriculum and others as assigned
- Ability to complete job requirements with minimal supervision
- Ability to provide crisis intervention when needed, and work as part of a team to support individuals with complex needs
- Attend in-service trainings as required
- Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills
- Demonstrate proficient computer skills
- Good interpersonal skills, and maintain professional interaction with co-workers and supervisory staff
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