Residential Direct Support Professional

Overview Job Location: Highland Park Location - Highland Park, IL 60035 Position Type: Full Time Education Level: High School Salary Range: $20.25 - $22.75 Hourly Travel Percentage: Less than 25% Job Shift: Any Job Category: Health Care Are you looking for meaningful experience supporting adults with disabilities? Keshet is seeking caring, energetic individuals who have a passion for helping adults lead meaningful, independent lives within their communities. We have several Direct Service Professionals (DSP) openings in Keshet’s Adult Services, a community-based program. Flexible Hours. Opportunities in Highland Park. Benefits for eligible employees. Free on the job training! Responsibilities Assist individuals with food prep, personal health and hygiene needs, banking, laundry, grocery shopping, purchasing of personal items and clothing, housekeeping, personal hygiene, recreation and other appropriate skills related to increased independent living and life skills while maintaining their privacy and dignity. Aid, support, and supervision in the learning of residential skills including cooking, menu planning, banking, laundry, grocery shopping, purchasing of personal items and clothing, housekeeping, personal hygiene, recreation and other appropriate skills related to increased independent living and life skills. Teach, mentor and help develop continued growth in daily living skills according to goals. Participate in tracking progress towards Personal Plan outcomes and ensure this is recorded timely, consistent, and accurately. Be their champion! Provide information, reports and updates to parents or guardians on their resident on a weekly or bi-weekly basis. Contribute towards providing a stable environment that promotes respect and dignity, individual choice and input, and health and safety at all times. Assist residents in the planning of and participation in social, recreational and educational activities, both within the My Life facility and the greater community. Maintain an environment in which relationships may develop and in which men and women are actively helped with problems and concerns. Apply interventions and use techniques learned during Keshet training in emergency and/or crisis situations. Participate in monthly staff meetings and other staff in services as scheduled. Maintain consistency in all areas by continuing good communication systems with other staff by reading log books, administrative memos, staff meeting minutes. Light housekeeping of the common areas. Be reliable and punctual in reporting for scheduled work. Be respectful and follow Jewish culture and guidelines set forth in the personnel manual. Complete DSP required training—CPR, First Aid, Safety Care, Rule 50, Fire Safety, Bloodborne Pathogens and continuing professional development assigned by Program Managers or Directors. Adhere to Keshet policies and procedures outlined in the policy manual, Employee Handbook, and other employee policies. Other job duties as assigned. Physical Demands/Working Conditions Requires concentrated visual and auditory attention; requires frequent standing and walking; lifting and transferring individuals, carrying, reaching, pushing, and pulling; ability to work in environments that could include changes in temperature/humidity, dust, odors, noise, various allergens (both chemical and food related); ability to work with individuals with disabilities, a variety of illnesses, and medical conditions; working indoors, outdoors, and in vehicles; works around and with others, and alone; may have to walk on slippery and/or uneven walking surfaces; expected to assist individuals receiving services with entering and exiting the vehicle, toileting, cleaning, bathing, cooking and other basic life skills. Qualifications Ability to relate to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and their families. Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with others. High school diploma or equivalent Must be at least 21 years old Valid Driver’s License and safe driving record Self-directed but willing to work in a team orientation setting. Understands and demonstrates ethical behavior and practices. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Patient, reliable, compassionate, able to work independently, and adaptable. Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness. Good problem-solving skill Ability to prepare written reports using proper punctuation, spelling and grammar. Problem solving: assess problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions and make recommendations and/or resolve the problem. Adaptability: demonstrate a willingness to be flexible, versatile and/or tolerant in a changing work environment while maintaining effectiveness and efficiency. Strong critical thinking and analytical skills. Exceptional teaching and organizational skills. Be respectful and follow Jewish culture and guidelines set forth in personnel manual. Proficient computer skills (e.g. email, word processing, basic data entry). Ability to represent program participants and program services in a professional manner. Physically assist people to perform various tasks (e.g. mobility, daily living skills). Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 lbs. Preferred Experience with people with disabilities in the community or in a relevant field DSP or CNA training and experience a plus! CPR and First Aid Certification Benefits Keshet offers a robust Employee Benefit Program which includes: Affordable healthcare plans Dental Vision Short-term and long-term disability Life insurance 401k plan with employer matching contributions Holiday Pay Paid Sick Time PTO Tuition reimbursement Employee Assistance Program (EAP) About Keshet Keshet is a one-of-a-kind organization that brings classroom experiences, camps, sports, social and vocational activities, and residential opportunities to 600 people with disabilities and special needs each year. About the Program Keshet’s Adult Community Day Services Program is designed to support and promote choice, independence, employment and meaningful days for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Community-based programming is paramount and activities include a balance of vocational/life. #J-18808-Ljbffr KESHET