Direct Support Professional (DSP)

We are seeking compassionate individuals to join our team as Direct Support Professionals. As a Direct Support Professional, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals with developmental disabilities in their daily lives. Education/Certification High School Diploma or equivalent Valid Illinois Driver's license and verified safe driving record Successful completion of new employee orientation and the State of Illinois Department of Human Services required Direct Support Person pre-service training within 120 days of initial employment Maintain current CPR and First Aid certification throughout employment Experience Demonstrated experience with persons with disabilities is preferred Qualifications Duties/Responsibilities Ensure safety, dignity and well-being of individuals served in the Developmental Training Program at all times Provide instruction to individuals in the area of self-care, cognition, mobility, communication, recreation, independent living skills in accordance with their Personal Plan Provide training and other support services to individuals as specified in their Personal Plan Assist individuals in social skills, consumer skills, problem-solving, self-help skills and the activities of daily living Complete case record documentation including, but not necessarily limited to, data collection, summary of goals and progress, assessment protocol and Emergency Interventions Reports, seizure Reports and Incident/Accident Reports in an accurate and timely manner Participate in community Support Team Meetings and behavior team meetings as appropriate Maintain a clean, organized, safe and attractive community day services environment Report Individual, programmatic and safety concerns to supervisor in a timely and appropriate manner Participate in staff meetings and staff development/training as appropriate Conduct self in a manner that promotes the right and dignity of the disabled individuals served and provided a positive image of the agency Skills Verbal and written communication skills Ability to work independently Basic knowledge of the characteristics and training needs of persons with disabilities, active treatment, community inclusion, least restriction and behavior intervention techniques and their impact. Salary/Benefits 401(k) matching Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance District Name UCP Center for Disability Services Building Name United Cerebral Palsy-Center for Disability Services Address 311 S. Reed Street Joliet, IL 60436 Phone View phone number on click.appcast.io Fax View phone number on click.appcast.io IASA Region Three Rivers County Will Employment Type Full-time permanent Job Category Adult Education Grade Level Other #J-18808-Ljbffr The Illinois Association of School Administrators