Elgin, Illinois, United States · On-site
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Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
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Concord, Illinois, United States · On-site
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Woodridge, Illinois, United States · On-site
$19/hr–$19/hr
Become a valued member of our caregiving team at Abcor Home Health! At Abcor, you’ll be part of a supportive work environment where your service is valued and celebrated. Why Choose Abcor? Competitive pay. $19.25- $19.75…
Skills: Bathing assistance, Dressing assistance, Grooming, Mobility assistance, Meal preparation
Rockford, Illinois, United States · On-site
$19/hr–$19/hr
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Skills: Activities of daily living, Bathing, Dressing, Grooming, Mobility assistance
Freeport, Illinois, United States · On-site
$19/hr–$19/hr
Become a valued member of our caregiving team at Abcor Home Health! At Abcor, you’ll be part of a supportive work environment where your service is valued and celebrated. Why Choose Abcor? Competitive pay. $19.00- $19.75…
Skills: Bathing assistance, Dressing assistance, Grooming, Mobility assistance, Meal preparation
Galena, Illinois, United States · On-site
$19/hr–$19/hr
Become a valued member of our caregiving team at Abcor Home Health! At Abcor, you’ll be part of a supportive work environment where your service is valued and celebrated. Why Choose Abcor? Competitive pay. $19.00- $19.75…
Skills: Activities of daily living, Bathing, Dressing, Grooming, Mobility assistance
Wheeling, Illinois, United States · On-site
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Grayslake, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
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Grayslake, Illinois, United States · On-site
$50k–$64k/yr
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Arlington Heights, Illinois, United States · On-site
$20/hr–$21/hr
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Rockford, Illinois, United States · On-site
$19/hr–$19/hr
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Rockford, Illinois, United States · On-site
*Join our compassionate and dependable team at Abcor Home Health today! Become a valued member of our caregiving team at Abcor Home Health! At Abcor, you’ll be part of a supportive work environment where your service is …
Skills: Activities of daily living, Bathing, Dressing, Grooming, Mobility assistance
Downers Grove, Illinois, United States · On-site
$19/hr–$19/hr
Become a valued member of our caregiving team at Abcor Home Health! At Abcor, you’ll be part of a supportive work environment where your service is valued and celebrated. Why Choose Abcor? Competitive pay. $19.25- $19.75…
Skills: Activities of daily living assistance, Bathing, Dressing, Grooming, Mobility assistance
Elizabeth, Illinois, United States · On-site
$19/hr–$19/hr
Become a valued member of our caregiving team at Abcor Home Health! At Abcor, you’ll be part of a supportive work environment where your service is valued and celebrated. Why Choose Abcor? Competitive pay. $19.00- $19.75…
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Hampshire, Illinois, United States · On-site
$19/hr–$19/hr
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Crystal Lake, Illinois, United States · On-site
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Rockford, Illinois, United States · On-site
$19/hr–$24/hr
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Springfield, Illinois, United States · On-site
$25/hr–$32/hr
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Jacksonville, Illinois, United States · On-site
$25/hr–$32/hr
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Elgin, Illinois, United States • On-site
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Provide one-to-one support and supervision for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, implementing specialized medical and behavioral support strategies. Facilitate meaningful daily activities and community outings while maintaining accurate documentation and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.
Requires a high school diploma or GED and a valid Illinois driver's license. Preferred candidates have experience working with developmental disabilities and autism certification.
Job DetailsLevel: EntryJob Location: Elgin Bowes OShea Center - Elgin, IL 60123Position Type: Full-TimeEducation Level: High School or GEDSalary Range: $19.50 - $19.50 HourlyJob Shift: DayJob Category: Health CareThe Association for Individual Development (AID) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to empower people with physical, developmental, intellectual, mental health challenges; those who have suffered a trauma; and those at risk, to enjoy lives of dignity and purpose. We are looking for a Direct Support Professional Community Day Services who demonstrates this mission and wants to work for an organization that makes a difference in the community.
Schedule Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
What you will be doing?
The DSP – Community Day Services (CDS) is assigned to work directly with someone who has an identified, specialized medical support need or behavior support need. The DSP – CDS is responsible to provide meaningful activities, training, and classes under the direction of the DSP – CDS Instructor and/or Program Manager. The DSP – CDS is responsible to utilize the person’s Implementation Strategy or Individual Plan and Behavior Support Strategies and implement the supports, care, and goals or objectives within. The DSP – CDS is responsible for the implementation of the Behavior Support Strategies as assigned, providing support to clients with maladaptive behaviors. Some behaviors may be serious or require intervention, and may include (but is not limited to) physical aggression, verbal aggression, self-injurious behavior, property destruction, and/or elopement. The DSP – CDS will support people in conformance with the agency’s mission, as assigned by the Program Manager, Director, or designee, and according to the needs of the person, program, and/or the agency as a whole. The DSP – CDS maintains all applicable documentation, records, and reports related to provided services and supports, and functions as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team. The DSP – CDS provides input and information to the IDT as needed. The DSP – CDS is responsible for the accuracy and quality of all assigned sub-contract work performed, if assigned. The Community Day Service program and the DSP – CDS provides services for people from diverse backgrounds, embraces differences in individuals, and promotes a positive attitude with peers and community members.
Provide one-to-one support and supervision as defined in the client’s Implementation Strategies or Individual Plan and Behavior Support Strategies
Actively engage, teach, and involve clients in daily, meaningful activities in a variety of settings, including in the community
Participate in all program activities alongside clients, including volunteering, outdoor activities, swimming (where applicable) and community outings
Maintain a safe environment for self and clients, and react appropriately to emergency situations, whether at the base location or elsewhere
Assist clients with personal care tasks, and implement training programs for individuals to learn to complete personal care tasks independently, as assigned
Demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills in order to provide appropriate instruction to clients, and as well as accurate documentation
Understand and implement objectives, support needs, and personal goals from Implementation Strategies or Individual Plans for clients as assigned
Facilitate programming or activities as directed, including client swim programs, outdoors, and outside of base location or elsewhere
Complete and submit all required documentation in a timely manner, including data sheets, incident reports and attendance sheets
Remain informed of assigned clients medical and dietary support needs and provide those supports daily and consistently
Understand and implement Behavior Support Strategies as assigned, and respond to emergency behavioral incidents should they occur
Participate as an active member of the interdisciplinary team, giving input and information to the team in order to provide insight, feedback, and recommendations to meet the client’s needs effectively
Works cooperatively and respectfully with others
What will we provide Full Time employees. Benefits_Summary.pdf
21 Days of Paid Time Off plus 10 Paid Holidays
Paid training
Tuition reimbursement
Benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, Critical Illness and accident insurance
401K with a 3.5% company contribution after one year.
What will you bring to the table?
Education: High School graduate/GED transcript required
License/certifications: Autism training/certification preferred
Minimum of one (1) year experience working with people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities preferred
Experience working with people requiring specialized behavioral and/or medical supports preferred
Requires significant walking and standing daily, with occasional running for short periods of time
Must be able to push, pull, reach, stoop, and bend
Must be able to lift or move up to 50 lbs, with no physical or medical restrictions
Must be able to assist individuals with their physical needs and personal care, including a two-person lift or transfer, with no physical or medical restrictions
Must be able to intervene physically using applied CPI techniques and/or restraints after training, with no physical or medical restrictions
Equipment
Using a PC computer and printer
Using household appliances competently and safely, such as stove, microwave, washer/dryer, vacuum
Using a phone and voicemail system
Using office equipment such as copy machines, calculators, shredder or fax machine
Using adaptive equipment as assigned, such as Hoyer lift, iPad, communication devices, scales, or other assistive devices
Using a walkie talkie or intercom system when assigned
Minimum age requirement is 18 years old
Valid, unexpired, Illinois driver’s license and good driving record as defined by AID’s driver eligibility requirements
Minimum liability insurance as defined by AID’s personnel policy
Ability to transport clients in agency and/or personal vehicle as assigned
Complete DHS-approved Direct Support Person (DSP) training within 120 days of hire OR have already completed DSP training and appears on the Health Care Worker Registry
Complete and maintain assigned trainings and certifications as required by program location, including, but not limited to: CPR/FA, CPI, Positive Behavior Supports, AID’s Health Curriculum and others as assigned
Ability to complete job requirements with minimal supervision
Ability to provide crisis intervention when needed, and work as part of a team to support individuals with complex needs
Attend in-service trainings as required
Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills
Demonstrate proficient computer skills
Good interpersonal skills, and maintain professional interaction with co-workers and supervisory staff
If we seem like a good fit, consider joining our growing team of compassionate, hardworking, and caring individuals, and start your path toward a fulfilling career that you can be proud to work.
Empowering individuals for a better tomorrow since 1961
AID is a nonprofit, community-based organization that serves over 5,700 individuals with developmental, behavioral and crisis needs across Kane, Kendall, DeKalb, DuPage, Will, McHenry and suburban Cook County communities. AID is a United Way partner agency and accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF).
Offices: 309 New Indian Trail Ct, Aurora, 60506, US
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