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Hss1

Direct Support Professional - Hecker IL

Hss1, Chicago, Illinois, United States

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We need awesome people!! The Mission of Human Support Services is to help all people live their best lives - we envision a community in which ALL abilities are embraced, and EVERYONE is encouraged to pursue their greatest potential! HSS is seeking compassionate caregivers to serve as Direct Service Providers (DSP) in our Community Integrated Living Arrangement (CILA) homes. This role is perfect for emotionally mature professionals who are passionate about supporting people living with developmental disabilities. As a DSP, you’ll be able to end every workday knowing you’ve made a positive difference in the lives of those you serve. If you’re ready to make an impact, please apply today!!

Human Support Services is a private, non-profit, community resource agency located in Monroe County, IL. It is our goal to offer competitive compensation and affordable benefits to all eligible employees. HSS currently offers the following to all full-time employees...

BENEFITS

Generous Paid Time Off

Paid training

Health Insurance

Dental and Vision

Life insurance

401(K) with company contribution 4%

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Referral Bonus

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF WORK

Directly relates to the CILA Site Manager for administration and program issues

Works with the QIDP for clinical issues

Is responsible for the clients while they are in the CILA home to see that they are safe and following their treatment plan

Also responsible for overseeing the CILA homes

ILLUSTRATIVE DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Provide direct service care as required

Assist clients with implementing their Individual Treatment Plan in their homes, community and other environments

Assist clients with the administration and training of medications by taking direct orders from certified medical personnel

Make sure that the home is a safe and clean environment, i.e. – assisting in emergency drills, checking safety equipment

Assist clients in purchasing and preparing food and other items as needed for them in their home

Assist clients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting

Transport clients in agency vehicles to appointments and activities in the community as outlined in their Treatment Plan

Must be able to safely move clients into beds and wheelchairs when they can’t do so on their own. For bedridden clients, this may include turning or repositioning patients for comfort and prevention of bedsores.

Noting observations of client behavior, including complaints, or physical symptoms to and forwarding to appropriate lines of communication

Follow all safety procedures

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

Follow policies and procedures of the CILA Site and Human Support Services

Follow and implement all medication procedures as assigned

Participate in the planning of consumers’ Individual Treatment Plan

Do related progress notes per the goals assigned to you for billing purposes and provide all the services indicated in the treatment plan and all other documentation necessary in a timely manner

Provide necessary information regarding consumer care to site manager and/or appropriate staff in a timely manner

Requirements TRAINING AND JOB REQUIREMENTS

CNA certification is highly preferred but not required

Meet with CILA Site Manger monthly at scheduled site meetings to assist with consumer monitoring and planning

Attend full CSN trainings quarterly to stay updated on consumer care and/or changes affecting CSN and Human Support Services

Successfully complete all required certifications of CSN, HSS and the State of Illinois that relate to your position as scheduled

Attend trainings outside required monthly trainings that relate to your position as mutually agreed upon

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be 18 years of age

Must have valid driver’s license

Have adequate transportation to be able to move from site to site

Ability to drive a regular size and larger size van or willing to be trained

Drive in large cities

Present High School diploma or GED

Able to lift 50 pounds and walk flights of stairs

Must be able to stay on feet for long periods of time

Have normal or corrective eyewear and hearing devices

Have clarity of speech to be understood

Good hearing

Able to handle body excrements

Must be emotionally stable enough to react appropriately to a consumer in crisis

OTHER

Be available to fill shifts as needed

Successfully complete orientation program

Work within agency structure and accept supervision

Work constructively using team approach with peers

Work with providers in the community

Must feel confident to report abuse and neglect of consumers/staff to supervisor

Must be flexible and open-minded

Do other duties as assigned and/or as mutually agreed upon

Community Services Network (CSN) is a residential setting. Our main focus is to provide the best care, treatment and training possible for each specific individual to help them achieve their own goals. Each consumer’s own personal success is our goal.

This entails physical as well as mental requirements. There are training requirements, constructive work abilities required, as well as required paperwork. The position also requires compassion and understanding of those consumers dealing with their own disabilities.

Please Be Advised Research tells us that some candidates, especially women and people of color, may hesitate to apply unless they meet every listed qualification. If this sounds like you, we still encourage you to apply! We’re committed to building a team with diverse skills, experiences, and perspectives—and you might be exactly who we’re looking for.

Drug Free Workplace Human Support Services is dedicated to maintaining a safe, healthy, and productive environment for our clients and employees. As part of this, a strict drug-free workplace policy is maintained.

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