Direct Support Professional (DSP)

JOB TITLE: Direct Support Professional (DSP)

JOB STATUS: Non-exempt (hourly)

BASIC FUNCTION: Works in a direct care capacity with adults diagnosed with developmental and intellectual disabilities to teach daily living skills as a certified Direct Support Professional (DSP) registered with Illinois’ Department of Human Services (IDHS).

SCOPE: Provides direct care to and promotes independence of individuals served in all areas of community life through ongoing advocacy, support, active treatment, teaching, and training.

JOB DUTIES

• Participates in implementing basic care needs of individuals served, including all activities of daily living(ADLs), e.g. hygiene, medication administration, meal preparation/cooking, etc.;
• Maintains a clean, orderly, and safe work environment at all times by following daily and weekly cleaning/care of environment tasks and participating in regulatory life safety practices (i.e. safety drills);
• Ensures active treatment is being provided on a daily basis through implementing assigned curriculum/activity schedules to help individuals achieve their Implementation Strategy (IS) outcomes and objectives (i.e. planning/coordinating community integration activities; following Glidepath Curriculum/Day Program curriculum, etc.);
• Properly documents the implementation of each individual’s IS by completing outcome tracking, daily logs, progress notes, behavior tracking, incident reports, 1:1 logs, daily attendance sheets.
• Operates and maintains the cleanliness of Glenkirk vehicles and completes necessary paperwork associated with vehicle trips. Demonstrates the ability use vehicle tie downs and lifts, as needed.
• Maintain certification in required trainings;
• Maintain regular and consistent work attendance;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education: High school diploma or equivalent; valid Illinois driver's license (meet and maintain driver eligibility). Must be 18 years old or older.

Experience: Some experience in the human services field is preferred.

Knowledge: Working with individuals who have intellectual and developmental disabilities is preferred.

Physical Requirements: Able to lift 44lbs; able to lift and move non- & semi-ambulatory individuals with the assistance of mechanical devices (i.e. Hoyer lift, gait belt, etc.); able to assist individuals on/off the bus/van; able to move boxes and/or furniture for cleaning, climb ladder or step stool as required. Able to be trained in and implement all modules of Safety Care crisis intervention training.