Direct Support Professional (Alsip) - Community Day Services

Responsibilities

• Communicates well with consumers, using their preferred form of communication, to determine their likes, interests, strengths, wants, and needs.
• Treats consumers with dignity and respect, while providing them with the support needed to become as independent as possible.
• Provides support to consumers to obtain outcomes that will allow them to live their best lives possible as documented in their Personal Plan/Implementation Strategy.
• Provides training and assistance to consumers by completing tasks with the consumer, instead of for the consumer.
• Supports consumers to participate fully in their community and promotes community inclusion by assisting consumers in developing natural supports.
• Encourages consumers to make choices throughout their daily life by providing opportunities and education to learn problem solving skills and take responsibility for their choices.
• Assesses and plans for risks to allow consumers to make informed choices when taking risks to participate in new experiences.
• Protects the rights of consumers by understanding their rights, educating them on their rights, and ensuring their rights are not violated.
• Documents all supports provided in a timely manner to include, but not limited to, daily progress notes, incident reports, injury/illness reports, daily attendance, etc. utilizing the Human Services Management System (HSMS).
• Works cooperatively with all staff, outside providers, and family members/guardians to ensure high quality services.
• Follows all agency Policies and Procedures.
• Transports consumers to and from CDS programs and community based activities.
• Provides support to consumers working on the production line to become as proficient as possible in learning various job skills.

Qualifications

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively work with coworkers and consumers.
• Knowledge of working with individuals with disabilities.
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license and meet agency driving requirements when required to provide transportation.
• Obtain Pace certification within 3 months of hire; Maintain while working in the CDS program.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off
• 13 Paid holidays
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
• Employer Paid Insurance: Basic Life/AD&D and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition assistance
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Ongoing training and development opportunities