Direct Support Professional; DSP

We are seeking compassionate individuals to join our team as Direct Support Professionals. As a Direct Support Professional, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals with developmental disabilities in their daily lives.

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid Illinois Driver's license and verified safe driving record
• Successful completion of new employee orientation and the State of Illinois Department of Human Services required Direct Support Person pre-service training within 120 days of initial employment
• Maintain current CPR and First Aid certification throughout employment

• Demonstrated experience with persons with disabilities is preferred

• Ensure safety, dignity and well-being of individuals served in the Developmental Training Program at all times
• Provide instruction to individuals in the area of self-care, cognition, mobility, communication, recreation, independent living skills in accordance with their Personal Plan
• Provide training and other support services to individuals as specified in their Personal Plan
• Assist individuals in social skills, consumer skills, problem-solving, self-help skills and the activities of daily living
• Complete case record documentation including, but not necessarily limited to, data collection, summary of goals and progress, assessment protocol and Emergency Interventions Reports, seizure Reports and Incident/Accident Reports in an accurate and timely manner
• Participate in community Support Team Meetings and behavior team meetings as appropriate
• Maintain a clean, organized, safe and attractive community day services environment
• Report Individual, programmatic and safety concerns to supervisor in a timely and appropriate manner
• Participate in staff meetings and staff development/training as appropriate
• Conduct self in a manner that promotes the right and dignity of the disabled individuals served and provided a positive image of the agency

• Verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently
• Basic knowledge of the characteristics and training needs of persons with disabilities, active treatment, community inclusion, least restriction and behavior intervention techniques and their impact.

• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

District Name UCP Center for Disability Services Building Name United Cerebral Palsy-Center for Disability Services Address 311 S. Reed Street
Joliet, IL 60436 Phone  Fax  IASA Region Three Rivers County Will

Employment Type

Full-time permanent Job Category Adult Education Grade Level Other