CDS DSP - NonPace

CDS DSP
- Non Pace

Countryside Center
- Schaumburg, IL

Salary Range $18.75 - $19.25 Hourly Position Type Full Time Job Shift 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Monday
- Friday Education Level HS or GED|1 YR EXP| DSP

Little City is a nonprofit organization that serves youth, teens, and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as those diagnosed on the Autism Spectrum and adults with special healthcare needs.

Little City is seeking highly motivated and mission-centered individuals for the position of Direct Support Professionals (DSP/Caregiver/CNA). We currently have a variety of shifts (full-time and part-time).

Salary:
Base wage $18.75./ Hr

CNAs receive additional .50/HR

Plus $ 1.00 - Weekend Shift Differential

Overtime Rates: $28.12/hr/- $28.87/Hr- when working over 40/hr per week. CURRENT STAFF MAKE $30K, $40K, $50K+ w/overtime!!!

PURPOSE: The CDS Direct Support Professional (Non-PACE) is responsible to ensure the right to courtesy, dignity, privacy, confidentiality and respect of all individuals served and promote independence, personal growth, community participation and integration, economic growth potential and education experiences through facilitation of a variety of meaningful experiences, consistent with choices reflected in the Individual Service/Personal Plans.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The list of essential duties and responsibilities, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the task to be performed. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein is such duties are a logical assignment to the position.

• Begin normal workdays at/in a Little City Community Day Service environment.
• Support individuals served to abide by public health guidance related to physical distancing, face covering and personal hygiene.
• Prepare CDS environment/s for the day including but not limited to: a. gathering required supplies, learning materials, technology and other items necessary to execute the activities scheduled b. adjusting learning space/s to accommodate expected census and needs of individuals served c. ensuring the days scheduled activities are known
• Assist in arrival and departure transitions, ensuring safe and efficient movement from one setting or activity to the next.
• Facilitate the engagement of individuals served in a variety of activities by following the area or activity specific schedule. May include a combination of community based and facility based instruction and engagement.
• Communicate need for additional / replacement program supplies necessary to execute activities and personal care.
• When providing services which require transportation, follow all safety procedures (proper use of safety/seat belts or tie-downs, driving practices, vehicle checks)
• Account for all individuals before, during and upon return from all activities & locations.
• Prepare individuals served for transitions between scheduled classes, programs or activities.
• Provide direct (in person and virtual), appropriate and approved engagement opportunities following a prescribed schedule created in accordance with the Individual Service/Personal Plans of individuals served.
• Implement associated / assigned LCF CDS curriculum & adhere to schedules.
• Facilitate accomplishment of personal goals and objectives of individuals served through adherence to Individual Service Plans, Personal Plans, Implementation Strategies / Positive Behavior Support Plans or Medical Plans.
• Communicate feedback and changes, in a manner consistent with the support needs of all persons served, frequently - ensuring consistency and allowing for adequate processing of instruction.
• Document, in accordance with program and licensure / certification entities and within the proper system/s, the outcomes of services rendered including but not limited to: a. daily individual or group progress notes b. achievement of defined goals / objectives c. individual and group attendance d. critical, unusual or medical incidents e. transportation records f. other related record keeping
• Provide feedback to agency representatives which furthers development of functional outcomes and program enhancements related to individuals served.
• Implement Positive Behavior Support strategies, and document as required.
• Abid by all agency policy and procedure related to maintaining the health, safety and welfare of individuals served.
• Administer emergency or immediate first aid care and techniques during an emergency and/or quickly respond to accidents to ensure that injuries or illnesses are efficiently and promptly dealt with before a trained medical professional arrives or until appropriate personal arrive.
• Support choice making and independence of individuals served through frequent and appropriately styled communication.
• Provide assistance (defined in the Individual Service Plan, Personal Plan, Implementation Strategy, Positive Behavior Support Plan or Medical Plan and in accordance with cultural and…