Direct Service Provider (DSP)

Position Summary

To achieve a home-like community integrated living arrangement (CILA) based on values of individual self-worth, dignity, equality, and respect for adults with developmental disabilities.

To assist individuals in living their best lives and maintaining maximum independence.

Duties

• Trains, coaches, and assists individuals in personal hygiene and activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, toileting, shaving, etc.
• Trains, coaches, and assists individuals in dressing.
• Trains, coaches, and assists individuals in meal preparation, eating, and clean-up.
• Trains, coaches, and assists individuals in completion of household chores including, cleaning, laundry, yard maintenance, etc.
• Trains, coaches, and assists individuals in communication skills.
• Trains, coaches, and assists individuals with mobility, including development of walking and/or use of wheelchairs, walkers, canes, or other equipment.
• Trains, coaches, and assists individuals in appropriate interpersonal interactions in social situations.
• For all of the above, uses instructional methods based on individual needs and goals in order to increase individuals’ independent functioning.
• Implements activities, experiences, and/or leisure time in accordance with daily routines, written schedules, and individuals’ interests.
• Reinforces proper behavior, communication, language, interpersonal exchanges, etc.
• Accompanies individuals on medical appointments, other appointments, and/or to community activities events.
• Performs health-related tasks including taking blood pressure, taking temperature, checking skin condition, positioning, administering medications, etc.
• Communicates with coworkers, Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP), behavior analyst, nurse, and supervisory personnel regarding individuals.
• Completes required documentation accurately and on time.
• Achieves competency or certification in first aid, CPR, Medication Administration and other required skills within prescribed timeframes.
• Substitutes for absent co-workers in performance of assigned duties with direction from supervisor.
• Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned by supervisor in order to ensure day-to-day functioning of the home.
• Submits required employee records on time.
• Attends all required trainings and meetings.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Naperville, IL 60563 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Naperville, IL 60563: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person