DSP / Residential Trainer - Overnight

DSP / Residential Trainer

Location: Pontiac, IL, 61764

Job Description

The Direct Support Person (DSP) assists and supports adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities. This position is responsible for documentation of individual progress, goal progress, behavioral/physical health, and service hours. The DSP plans, initiates, and supports persons served in a variety of social, educational, wellness, and vocational training experiences. This role promotes health and safety, self-advocacy, and community inclusion.

Full-time overnight position. 3 nights one week and 4 nights the other week. Every other weekend.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Direct Support Person/Residential Trainer
  • Assist in the transportation of individuals. Safely transport and monitor the wellbeing of passengers.
  • Assist in the personal care and hygiene of persons served.
  • Engage and support persons served in daily activities and experiences.
  • Initiate and follow individual outcomes as identified in person-centered/individual service plans and as directed by QIDP.
  • Complete documentation of goal outcomes.
  • Assist in the planning and development of program curriculum, experiences, and activities that address the needs and desired outcomes of persons served.
  • Follow behavior support plans as identified in individual service plans.
  • Be accountable for the location and activity of assigned individuals.
  • Assist and support individuals at meal times, promoting independence, safety, and wellness.
  • Document required transportation information and adhere to transportation policies.
  • Complete documentation daily on individuals' progress and participation.
  • Complete documentation of behavioral and physical health.
  • Be alert to safety/medical needs of individuals, provide first aid, and contact supervisor as needed.
  • Communicate behavioral incidents to supervisor and/or QIDP.
  • Communicate physical health concerns to Health Services Manager.
  • Complete appropriate incident/injury, critical incident, and seizure reports within the timeframe directed by supervisor.
  • Meet regularly and communicate with supervisory staff, sharing information and ideas to address individual needs and contribute to the functioning of the CILA program.
  • Assure that necessary chores related to the routine care and maintenance of the home are completed.

Other Responsibilities

• Attend trainings to meet annual requirements: First Aid, CPR, CPI, Safety, and OIG.
• Attend agency and house meetings regularly.
• Accurately complete and approve timecards by the deadline.
• Respect persons served and promote a positive image of persons with disabilities.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The work environment may vary depending on the location of individuals needing assistance. The employee may encounter exposure to various bodily fluids, environmental temperature extremes, potentially violent behavioral situations, and/or various infectious agents.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly required to talk or hear.
• Frequently required to walk and use hands.
• Frequently required to stand for a minimum of an hour.
• Occasionally required to stand, sit, bend, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move, push and/or pull up to 50 pounds.
• Must have the ability to walk a moderate distance, greater than 250 feet.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Illinois Driver's License.
• Maintain minimum insurance requirement.
• Pass physical function test.
• Must have or be able to obtain DSP classification and medication training.
• Must have or be able to obtain CPR, Heimlich Maneuver, and First Aid certifications.
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills.

This position is a full-time, hourly, non-exempt position. Hours will vary based on the individual needs of the residence. Evening and weekend hours are to be expected. This individual reports directly to the Residential Home Coordinator.