PRN -DSP

POSITION TITLE :

• Direct Support Professional   REPORTS TO :                                  Program Coordinator   POSITION OBJECTIVE :                To provide supported services to assigned consumers                                                                       under the direction of a Program Coordinator as appropriate.                                                               QUALIFICATIONS :                        High school graduate Required.
• Prefer one year experience as a direct care working with people with developmental disabilities.
• Must demonstrate successful completion of a direct care staff competency evaluation program that addresses all of the State requirements.
• Must be in good standing with the state aide registry if currently required to be entered on that registry.
• Conduct a State criminal background check for all the Direct Care Staff.
• Demonstrates knowledge and competency performing supportive service procedures.
• Exhibits ability to follow care plans.
• Documents client care per Agency policy and procedures.
• Recognizes the needs and concerns of people and maintains constructive working relationships when dealing with them.
• Willing to work towards the good of the team.  Participates in quality improvement activities.
• Must have access to valid Illinois motor vehicle operator’s license and have access to reliable automobile with current automobile insurance coverage.

Must be able to safely perform the essential functions of the position without posing a direct threat to the health and / or safety of him or herself, or others, in the workplace.   ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

Evaluates own professional needs and provides suggestions to meet those needs such as in-services or other continuing education.   MARGINAL FUNCTIONS :

Participates in quality improvement activities as requested.  Assists Program Coordinator in training new Direct Support Staff to the team and to their role in the agency.    RESPONSIBILITIES :

Must be willing to be responsible for, and to maintain job-related supplies and equipment according to agency policies and expectations.   ESSENTIAL HAZARDOUS           PHYSICAL EXPOSURES :

Potentially exposed to infectious diseases, needle sticks, etc.   CHEMICAL OR HAZARDOUS    MATERIALS EXPOSURES :

Potential exposure to substances within office environment including copy machine toner, VDT emissions and cleaning solvents.                         PERSONAL PROTECTIVE          EQIPMENT REQUIRED :

I understand that if an offer of employment is made, the following must be successfully completed as a condition of employment :