Afternoon Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Are you ready for a job that is rewarding and fulfilling? Look no further! Friendship House offers a fantastic culture, as well as great benefits (even for part time employees), and the opportunity to improve the quality of life for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

We are hiring for:

**Part-time**

*Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 4pm-8pm, Saturday 9am-1pm

No experience or degree necessary, we will train you!

40 hour online training, paid. 80 hour paid on the job training.

POSITION: Direct Support Professional

DSP DEPARTMENT: Residential Program

REPORTS TO: QIDP House Manager

CLASSIFICATION: Part-Time

RESPONSIBILITY: To assist an individual with a disability to lead a self-directed life and contribute to the community, assists with activities of daily living and encourage attitudes and behaviors that enhance community inclusion. A DSP may provide support to a person with a disability at home, work, school, church, and other community places. A DSP also acts as an advocate for the disabled individual, in communicating their needs, self-expression, and goals.

QUALIFICATIONS: Satisfactory Criminal Background Check

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Communicate in English via telephone, verbally and in writing to converse with staff, consumers Required to walk or stand for extended periods of time To reach with arms and hands Lift and move objects up to 50 pounds Able to climb stairs Must be able to perform essential job functions of this job, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable the performance of essential functions.

JOB DUTIES: Residential Duties:

Implementation of residential goals, laundry, cleaning, cooking, personal hygiene, etc.

Plan monthly meals with the residents using nutritional guidelines CILA Assist the residents with weekly grocery shopping CILA Assist the residents with meal preparation Monitor household safety practices Assist residents as needed in all safety drills or emergency evaluations.

Assist in skills assessment of the residents Report any physical problems with the houses to the maintenance staff

Complete all documentation as required, incident, seizure, and progress towards goals Transport residents to the bank, grocery store and appointments as needed

Transport residents to community functions

Supervise and document the self-administration of a medication training program for residents of the CILA Maintain residential files on specialized diets to assure that they are current and they are being followed

Quality and quantity of work: Work meets the agencies standards of accuracy and neatness Able to meet deadlines

Dependability: Arrives at work on time Use benefits appropriately Able to work independently with minimal supervision

Working relationships: Coordinate programming and services with day programs and other agencies in a manner to promote harmonious and effective delivery of services

Treat consumers with dignity and respect

Willingness to work with co-workers

Ability to accept constructive criticism

Tactful and courteous in dealing with co-workers, supervisors, and residents

Uses appropriate lines of communication with House Manager and Residential Director

Works with supervisors and coworkers in a manner to promote teamwork and efficient completion of agency work

Adhere to company rules: Follow policies and procedures regarding safety, security, and a harassment-free environment

Maintain confidentiality concerning personnel matters, all consumer matters, and contact information

Training and certification: Participate in staff training as required by the agency Maintain certification in CPR and First Aid

Other Duties as Directed'
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Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Evening shift

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Ottawa, IL 61350 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Ottawa, IL 61350: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19