What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Direct Support Professional (CDSP) - Group Respite Program position at Horizon House of Illinois Valley Inc.?
Our Group Respite Program is looking for a fun, energetic person to plan small group activities for people that reside in the community! Schedule can be very flexible based on activities/events planned such as swimming, movies, exercise and community exploration!
PURPOSE: The Community Direct Support Professional is responsible for coordination, supervision, documentation, and provision of personal support to participants in community-based support programs. This includes demonstrating initiative to create, manage, and maintain a flexible schedule that reflects needs and requested support hours of the persons receiving services on assigned caseload.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Must present suitable role modeling for person served and guide their own behavior in a professional, empathetic, and caring manner.
- Demonstrate initiative to problem solve and employ sound independent judgement while providing community-based services.
- Requires high level of organization and reliability to ensure documentation and communication is accurate and completed in a timely fashion.
- Requires regular communication with your supervisor despite being a field-based worker.
- Responsible to create, manage and maintain a work schedule based on needs and requests of persons served.
- Provide protective oversight balanced with the dignity of risk to support opportunities for growth and development.
- Report abuse and/or neglect of persons receiving services per policy and procedures.
- Perform safety and emergency procedures accurately and calmly, including First Aid/CPR.
- Consistently practice infection control measures.
- All interactions with others should demonstrate a supportive, therapeutic and cooperative attitude.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist person receiving services in providing input into the development of the supports and services plan and schedule.
- Willing to work a flexible schedule to meet individuals needs that may include nights, weekends and holidays.
- Be responsible for implementation of plan outcomes and documentation. Must be able to complete data entry using a tablet, laptop, or basic desktop computer.
- Support persons receiving services in and across environments, home and community, in order to assist them in maintaining maximum independence.
- Assistance to identify and participate in various community-based activities individually or in small groups.
- Cross training on other caseload support needs, schedules and activities is required.
- Maintain and be responsible for accuracy and promptness of all requested documentation, including billing notes, support documentation, travel logs, accidents, illness, incidents, health monitoring, etc.
- Complete training as assigned by supervisor.
- Demonstrate knowledge and adherence to agency policies, procedures, persons served rights, concepts of normalization and respect for human dignity.
- Be an advocate and empower self-determination, skill development and community connections.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED (no online High School Diplomas will be accepted).
- Valid driver's license.
- Pass a physical, drug screen, and fingerprint background check.
Benefits:
- Sign on Bonus: Earn up to one thousand dollars in nine months!
- $100 Training bonus
- Voluntary Dental and Vision Insurance
- 403(b) retirement plans
- Paid holidays (12 per year)
- Vacation, Personal and Sick Time