Direct Support Professional 24HC (DSP/CNA) -Aurora, Illinois

About the role

The Association for Individual Development (AID) seeks a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to join our team. AID empowers individuals with diverse needs to lead dignified and purposeful lives. We are seeking a DSP who embodies our mission and values.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a team approach in working with clients, staff, and external agencies.
• Implement specific programs from the Individual Plan or Implementation Strategy, and document services provided.
• Familiarize and adhere to all agency and program rules and regulations.
• Report concerns or issues to the supervisor promptly.
• Plan and prepare meals according to menus and recipes, ensuring compliance with dietary requirements.
• Attend to the self-care needs of clients, including toileting, bathing, grooming, and medication administration.
• Assure safe conditions inside and outside the home, including maintenance and housekeeping tasks.
• Provide transportation for clients as needed.
• Monitor and relay medical information during appointments.
• Participate in meetings, trainings, and client meetings.
• Assist in the orientation and training of new staff.
• Conduct monthly client input meetings and facilitate training activities.
• Complete required training and maintain medication administration authorization.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• CNA certification or Autism Certificate preferred.
• Experience working with developmentally disabled adults preferred.
• Physical requirements: climb stairs daily, no medical restrictions preventing lifts/transfers, significant walking/standing.
• Equipment: computer, software, household appliances, alarm systems, telephone, office equipment, adaptive equipment, agency vehicles.
• Additional requirements: valid Illinois driver's license, access to a personal cell phone with secure messaging capabilities, IDOT-approved driver status, and meet all other specified criteria.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Licenses/Certifications: CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) or Autism Certificate desired.
• Experience: Experience working with developmentally disabled adults preferred.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, significant walking/standing, and perform daily housekeeping tasks.
• Equipment: Computer and software, household appliances, alarm systems, telephone, office equipment, adaptive equipment, agency vehicles.
• Additional Requirements: Valid Illinois driver's license, access to a personal cell phone with secure messaging capabilities, IDOT-approved driver status, and meet all other specified criteria.

Benefits

We offer full-time employees benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, Critical Illness, and accident insurance, a 401K with a 3.5% company contribution, 21 days of paid time off plus 10 paid holidays, paid training, tuition reimbursement, and more.