Direct Support Professional - Part Time - 1st/2nd shift

Job Description

Job Description

Join Our Team as a CILA Direct Support Professional!

 

Are you searching for a rewarding career that offers a great work-life balance and the opportunity to make a real difference?

At The Arc of Iroquois County , we empower individuals with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) to learn, grow, and thrive in their communities. This means your job involves getting paid to participate in fun, meaningful activities! You'll be instrumental in helping our individuals build a better life by:

• Engaging in their hobbies.

• Visiting exciting community locations, attending parades, festivals, sporting events, and more.

• Assisting with skill-building and personal development.

Where else can you work and get paid to have fun while truly impacting someone's life?

The Role: What You'll Be Doing

As a CILA Direct Support Professional (DSP) at The Arc of Iroquois County , you will be responsible for providing compassionate, hands-on support to individuals in our Community Integrated Living Arrangement (CILA) homes. We are currently hiring for Part-Time or   Full-Time, 1st or 2nd Shift positions. Please note that working every other weekend is required.

Compensation & Benefits Highlights

We value our team and offer highly competitive pay and differentials:

• Starting Wage: $18.05 per hour.

• Differential - 2nd Shift: An additional $0.50 per hour.

• Differential - Weekends: An extra $1.00 per hour for shifts worked between Friday at 3:00 PM and Monday at 6:00 AM.

• Pay Increase: Eligible for a $0.25 increase upon successful completion of Medication Administration Training.

• 1st Year Increase: Eligible for an increase of up to 5% after your first year of service.

• Paid Training: All required training, including online coursework and on-the-job training, is paid time.

Who We're Looking For (Minimum Requirements)

If you are motivated, reliable, and excited to assist others while having a great time, we want to hear from you!

• Must be at least 18 years of age .

• Possess a High School Diploma or GED .

• Hold a valid Driver's License .

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The Arc of Iroquois County is the place for you to start your rewarding career!

Ready to make a difference? Apply today!

 

CILA Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Primary Job Objective

The CILA Direct Support Professional (DSP) plays a vital role in ensuring a safe and supportive environment for people receiving CILA (Community Integrated Living Arrangement) services. The DSP is responsible for empowering individuals to achieve their personal and professional goals, promoting independence, and fostering meaningful community and work integration.

Key Responsibilities & Essential Duties

The CILA DSP will complete the following duties and assist people supported with the activities outlined below:

Direct Support & Daily Living Skills

• Assist with personal care and daily living skills (e.g., hygiene, dressing, cooking) at the level of support needed.
• Implement Outcome Plans (OPs) , assisting individuals to improve on their goals and accurately documenting results.
• Utilize current evaluations and best practices to improve individual supports and services.
• Assist people supported with documentation (e.g., medications, outing releases).

Health & Safety

• Provide basic first aid care and CPR .
• Administer medications, treatments, and specialized care (e.g., ostomy care) as ordered and trained.
• Take and record vital signs (blood pressure, weights, temperatures).
• Ensure healthy meals are prepared/provided, strictly adhering to all dietary requests/orders.
• Maintain a safe and sanitary environment by assisting with the cleaning checklist.
• Complete Disaster Preparedness & Fire Drills accurately per schedule.
• Perform daily safety checks, including water temperature checks and nightly safety monitoring.

Community Engagement & Transportation

• Provide transportation as requested or assigned, ensuring all necessary items (e.g., lunch, money, meds, communication logs) are taken along.
• Actively assist people supported in integrating into the community through meaningful activities, outings, and visits.
• Assist people supported in maintaining important family and community contacts .
• Facilitate grocery and personal shopping trips.

Compliance & Documentation

• Accurately and consistently document results of Outcome Plan (OP) progress.
• Properly clock in and out using myMITC at the beginning and end of each shift.
• Document pertinent information in the communication log at the beginning of each shift.
• Complete and file Incident Reports (IRs) and document them in the Unusual Notification Binder (UNB) when necessary.
• Fulfill team responsibilities by submitting input for the annual service plan meeting and ensuring recommendations are implemented.
• Check mailbox, bulletin boards, and communication logs each shift for messages.

Qualifications

Required

• Intense desire to work with and for people with developmental disabilities and their support systems.
• High school diploma or GED (must be at least 18 years old).
• Ability to read at an 8th-grade level (verified via the STOFHLA assessment).
• Clearance through the Illinois Department of Public Health Nurse Aid Registry .
• Ability to successfully pass a criminal background check through the Illinois State Police or have a Department of Public Health Waiver.
• Possess and maintain a valid Driver's License with a clean driving record .
• Provide proof of current insurance on your vehicle.
• Physical Demands : Must be able to lift over 50 lbs without a doctor-ordered lifting restriction.

Training Requirements (Post-Hire)

• Successfully complete the 120-hour DSP Training within three (3) months of employment.
• Successfully complete Medication Administration Training within six (6) months of employment (if qualified).
• Complete all mandated training, including CPR, First Aid, and Positive Behavior Supports .

Schedule & Employment Classifications

Schedule Requirements

• Mandatory Rotating Schedule : DSPs are required to work every other weekend as part of a 2-week rotating schedule.
• Call-Off and PTO Policy : Employees are responsible for securing their own substitute when calling off or requesting Paid Time Off (PTO).

Employee Classifications

• FULL-TIME (FT) : 36 to 40 hours per week.
• PART-TIME W/BENEFITS (PT-B) : 30 to 35 hours per week.
• PART-TIME (PT) : 15 to 29 hours per week.
• SUBSTITUTE (SUB) : Must work at least two full shifts per pay period, including one weekend shift (Friday 3p to Monday 6a).
• TEMPORARY (TEMP) : Works for a limited period (e.g., college breaks).

Job Expectations

The CILA DSP is expected to:

• Recognize the importance of family, friends, and community relationships and actively support relationship-building for the people we serve.
• Demonstrate strong professional relationships with co-workers and promote a cordial work climate that fosters teamwork.
• Be self-motivated, receptive to constructive criticism, and consistently seek strategies for organizational improvement.
• Utilize effective communication skills and basic counseling strategies to enhance self-determination and self-esteem .
• Know and consistently follow emergency/safety procedures to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of all people supported, staff, and property.
• Professionally and effectively respond to all behavioral incidents.