Job description
DSP Direct Support Professionals for Day Training
Mount St. Joseph is committed to supporting and advocating for people with developmental disabilities. MSJ works to cultivate caring communities to ensure that all ladies we serve have the opportunity to thrive, and no one is left behind.
What is your dream job? Is it working with a team of people who share your passion to serve those who are often overlooked? Is it having a positive effect on those around you? Do you like encouraging others to reach their goals, find their strengths, follow their passions? Do you want to make a difference? Mount St. Joseph is looking for you! Join our team of caring Direct Service Professionals!
Overall essential responsibilities:
- Responsible for carrying out the mission and core values of the organization through relationship building activities internally and externally as well as skills training acquired because of the implementation of the individual plan.
- Facilitate individual's active participation in classroom-based activities.
- Implement daily activities which encourage the spiritual, moral, and physical development of residents
- Responsible for specific direct care of residents
- Maintain good social interaction with residents Complete and update all necessary paperwork
- Maintain good communication with Housemother, QIDP, Nursing staff and cottage staff
- Other duties as assigned
Secondary Position Functions:
· Implement and follow all policies and procedures
· Take residents into the community
Critical Knowledge, Skills, and Expertise Needed Specific to this Position:
· A high school degree or equivalent
· Valid Illinois driver's license
· Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the predominant language of the residents (English)
· Must maintain a current CPR and First Aid certification and demonstrate ability to respond appropriately in an emergency
5. Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
· Must be able to speak, hear, and see (with or without reasonable accommodations) to conduct the essential job functions for this position
· Must be able to get around within the facility safely(with or without reasonable accommodations) in order to complete the essential job functions for this position
· May be required to lift, push or pull equipment.
· Must be able to do frequent bending and lifting; be able to stand 8 hours at a time
· May be required to assist in non-mechanical lift, movement and/ or transportation of residents
· May be required to deal effectively with maladaptive behaviors
· May be required to handle hazardous materials/substances in accordance with established policies and procedures (i.e. using universal precautions or precautions specific to hazard)
- Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $16.75 - $17.75 per hour
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Referral program
Work Location: In person
