Duties

Overview:

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

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

How to Apply

You can apply by clicking on the link below or emailing HR at nancyh@ucp-cds.org for more information.

https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=4a6d918755216f4a&from=shareddesktop_copy

Email Address

nancyh@ucp-cds.org

School District

https://ucp-cds.org/

Position Website

https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=4a6d918755216f4a&from=shareddesktop_copy

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

District Report Card