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

About the role

The Association for Individual Development (AID) seeks a Direct Support Professional (DSP) who embodies our mission to empower individuals with diverse needs to lead dignified and purposeful lives. We offer flexible scheduling options, including Sunday, Monday, Saturday 1-9 pm, Tuesday and Wednesday 6am-2pm; or Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 2-10pm or Tuesday 2-10 pm - Saturday 8-4.

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 according to program procedures.
• Familiarize and adhere to all agency and program rules and regulations.
• Report concerns or issues to the supervisor promptly.
• Plan and prepare meals following menus and recipes, ensuring compliance with dietary requirements.
• Attend to the self-care needs of clients, including toileting, bathing, grooming, and medication administration.
• Ensure safe environments by reporting and addressing safety concerns, conducting safety drills, and assisting clients in home maintenance.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary environment by performing daily cleaning tasks and using appropriate cleaning supplies.
• Respond appropriately to emergency situations and follow program and agency policies.
• Provide transportation for clients as needed.
• Monitor and relay medical information during appointments.
• Participate in meetings, trainings, and client meetings as scheduled.
• Assist in the orientation and training of new staff.
• Conduct monthly client input meetings and facilitate training activities.
• Complete required training and documentation as assigned.
• Comply with Home and Community Based Settings Rules and apply principles in client interactions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) or Autism Certificate preferred.
• Experience working with developmentally disabled adults preferred.
• Physical requirements include climbing stairs daily, lifting up to 50 pounds, and significant walking and standing.
• Must pass S-TOFHLA literacy test.
• Must complete required DSP and Medication Administration Training, including CPR, First Aid, Infection Control, OIG Rule 50, and CPI.
• Must maintain medication administration authorization by following all policies and procedures.
• Must complete additional on-the-job certification for enteral nutrition tasks.
• Must maintain certification by following all policies and procedures as well as performing enteral nutrition tasks a minimum of twice a month.
• Evening, weekend, overnight, and holiday hours required.
• Must have a valid Illinois driver's license and meet IDOT approved driver status.
• Must have access to a personal cell phone with secure messaging capabilities.

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 after one year, and 21 days of paid time off plus 10 paid holidays. Tuition reimbursement and paid training are also available. Please refer to Benefits_Summary.pdf for more details.