Direct Support Professional - Rehab Instructor (Elgin, Illinois)

DSP/Rehab instructor

$1,000 Sign on Bonus

(On-site) Elgin, IL

The 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 Rehab Instructor who demonstrates this mission and wants to work for an organization that makes a difference in the community.

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Regular Hours:  Monday through Friday, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm  

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

Additional Job Responsibilities:

• Complete trainings as assigned, including, but not limited to:
• DSP training within 120 days of hire or sooner
• Obtain and maintain current certification in CPR/FA
• Obtain and maintain current certification in CPI
• Complete annual OIG Rule 50 training
• Complete other annual trainings assigned including Sexual Harassment, Infection Control, Hazard Communication, and/or HIPPA
• Complete other training as assigned by program
• Abide by the AID Code of Ethics
• Adhere to all AID program policies and procedures
• Transport clients in personal and/or agency vehicles as needed, including IDOTs and other large vans
• Provide culturally competent and sensitive service and interactions with clients and families
• Works collaboratively with other community groups as well as volunteering contacts and other program’s staff members
• Complete and/or maintain Medication Administration training and authorization in order to pass medication if required at regular base location
• Transport clients to and from base CDS location as assigned for both community outings or regular transportation purposes
• Accept reassignment to another AID location or client(s) and/or cross-training as assigned due to programmatic needs or program closure
• Additional job-related tasks as assigned by supervisory personnel

What will we provide Full Time employees. Benefits_Summary.pdf 

• $1000 sign on bonus for full-time
• 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?

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