Direct Support ProfessionalCornerstone Services Inc. • Joliet, Illinois, United States
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Direct Support Professional
Cornerstone Services Inc.
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- Joliet, Illinois, United States
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- Joliet, Illinois, United States
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*General Functions:* Provide general oversight and supervision of the operations and activities at the clients’ home, and when accompanying clients into the community.
*Specific Functions:*
* Properly complete daily documentation: progress notes, incident reports, inspection checklists, client contact hours, program data, etc.
* Oversee and provide instruction in client routines such as housekeeping, kitchen chores, laundry, personal shopping, banking and others.
* Provide client skill training as specified in the Individualized Services Plan/Individual Habilitation Plan, and provide documentation. Skill training areas may include: cooking, meal planning, housekeeping, kitchen chores, laundry, shopping, banking, etc.
* Participate as a team member in the development of the clients' Individualized Services Plan/Individual Habilitation Plan.
* Maintain awareness of clients' physical condition and activity level and report suspected problems or symptoms to the Lead Direct Support Professional, Case Manager, Nurse, or other administrative personnel.
* Supervise the clients in the self-administration of prescribed medications and treatments, and document the procedure when applicable.
* Communicate appropriately and effectively with consultants and other staff of the agency. Respond appropriately to clients' family and friends, as well as guests of the clients.
* Be familiar with the location and the organization of the client records and files, and other record keeping systems.
* Implement behavior development programs and complete documentation, if applicable.
* Provide counseling and crisis intervention to clients in need of such assistance and guidance.
* Operate agency vehicle in accordance with established policies and procedures.
* Respond per established procedures to all emergency situations including: medical, behavioral, fire, severe weather and other hazards.
* Be familiar, and act in accordance, with established safety regulations, policies and procedures.
* Perform minor maintenance and housekeeping at the direction of the Lead Direct Support Professional or other administrative personnel.
* Supervise and assist the clients in recreational programming, medical appointments, shopping or other activities as appropriate.
* If appropriately qualified, may serve as MHP for planning and delivery of Medicaid mental health services.
* Perform other unspecified tasks and duties at the direction of the Lead Direct Support Professional, Case Manager, Coordinator of Residential Services, Associate Director of Residential Services , Director of Residential Services or other administrative personnel.
* Maintain ongoing compliance with all agency-related training and certification requirements.
* Respond per established procedures to all emergency situations including medical, behavioral, fire, severe weather, and other hazards.
* Operate agency or personal vehicle in accordance with established policies and procedures.
* Own, maintain, and use personal smartphone for company business in accordance with established policies and procedures.
* Other duties as assigned.
*Qualifications: *Must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or equivalent. Driving record in accordance with agency policy. A post offer physical and criminal background check required. Reliable transportation required. EOE.
_*ATTENTION\*\*\*\*\*For rapid consideration, please apply for this position directly on our website at cornerstoneservices.org.*_
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $18.25 per hour
Benefits:
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Mileage reimbursement
* Paid time off
* Paid training
* Referral program
* Retirement plan
* Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Work experience
- Nursing Assistant / Healthcare Assistant
Languages
- English
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