Direct Support Professional - FLOAT 1st/2nd shift

PHILOSOPHIES THAT GOVERN THIS JOB

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• We are client focused
• We pursue the capabilities of each individual
• We teach appropriate choice and independence
• We provide an atmosphere free of discrimination, abuse and neglect
• We treat individuals with dignity and respect.
• We promote an atmosphere of learning

GENERAL JOB DUTIES

A direct support professional assists clients served to lead a self-directed life and contribute to the community, assists with activities of daily living if needed, and encourages attitudes and behaviors that enhance community inclusion.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Teach, train and promote independence with the individuals we serve.
• Assist clients in learning to be independent.
• Assist clients with daily living skills; this includes personal hygiene, mobility and dietary.
• Assist and monitor clients with self-medication program.
• Provide vocational and life skills training individualized to client needs.
• Read and follow individual’s service plans as written with any short term or immediate changes communicated.
• Transport clients in a safe manner.
• Serve as member of the client centered team.
• Communicate client concerns and accomplishments to appropriate team members.
• Attend all required meetings, committees, and staffing.
• Complete paperwork/electronic records necessary to accomplish regulatory compliance and maximize client progress toward goals.
• Document and communicate on the computer system as required.
• Based on your specific position, evening, overnight, weekend and holiday work is required.
• May be required to obtain a CDL driver’s license (Day Services only)
• Serve as a role model of appropriate socialization, interaction and communication skills.
• Promote self-advocacy and choice.
• Enhance communication abilities.
• Adhere to all agency policies and procedures, such as Confidentiality, Abuse/Neglect and Code of Ethics.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.

ADDITIONAL JOB DUTIES

• Maintain a safe, clean work environment, free from harm or danger to self and others.
• Stay up to-date on required training.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of High School diploma or equivalent.
• Pass the T.A.B.E. (Test for Adult Basic Education) test upon hire.
• Minimum 18 years of age.
• Must have an Illinois driver’s license and an acceptable driving record and insurance in accordance with agency policy.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs of force constantly to move objects.
• Must be able to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach stand, walk push, pull, lift, finger, grasp, complete repetitive motions and communicate effectively.
• This work is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.
• At times the work environment may be noisy.
• Worker may be exposed to body waste products. This work may require worker to do first aid duties which may cause exposure to body fluids.
• Work with consumers, direct care staff, agency personnel, state monitoring agencies, families, and visitors.
• Work beyond normal working hours when necessary. May work overnight and weekend hours.
• Driving at various times of the day and night and in various weather conditions.