Direct Support Professional Community Day Services (CDS) Instructor (57267)

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Keeler Center 220 - Aurora, IL 60506Position Type: Full-TimeEducation Level: High School or GEDSalary Range: $21.75 - $21.75 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 Instructor who demonstrates this mission and wants to work for an organization that makes a difference in the community.

Schedule Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30a-3:30p 

What you will be doing?

The DSP – CDS Instructor is responsible to provide meaningful activities, training, and classes under the direction of the Program Manager. The DSP – CDS Instructor 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 Instructor 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 Instructor 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 Instructor provides input and information to the IDT as needed.  The DSP – CDS Instructor 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 Instructor provides services for people from diverse backgrounds, embraces differences in individuals, and promotes a positive attitude with peers and community members.  

Essential Job Responsibilities 

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 
Initiates, plans, and executes activities and events for assigned clients within programmatic guidelines 
Compute daily attendance counts and accurately document to enter into the payroll system as assigned (where applicable) 
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 as requested  
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 and five years experience working directly with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities 

OR 

An Associate’s Degree in a Human Services or related field and three years experience working directly with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities 

OR 

A Bachelor’s Degree in a Human Services or related field and one year experience working directly with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities 

License/certifications: Completed DHS-approved Direct Support Person (DSP) training and included on the Illinois Health Care Worker registry preferred 

Experience:  Experience working with people requiring specialized behavioral and/or medical supports preferred 

Physical: 

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 

Other Requirements: 

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.