Direct Support Personnel (Full-Time)

This is a wonderful opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities! CCAR Industries is hiring one permanent, full-time (40 hour per week) Direct Support Personnel (DSP) in our Residential Program.

AGENCY MISSION/ PHILOSOPHY

The employee will support the agency’s mission to empower lives through individual care and inclusive community support. In addition, the employee will:

Treat everyone with dignity and respect

Honor and support rights and confidentiality

Promote the best possible health with protection from abuse, neglect and exploitation

Engage with honesty, integrity, and ethical standards in actions and communications

Comply with applicable laws and regulations to prevent fraud, waste, conflict of interest, and inaccuracy in record-keeping

SCHEDULE

This is 40 hours per week. It will be Midnight - 8 am on Sunday through Thursday OR Tuesday through Saturday, depending upon the employee's preference at the time of hire.

Must be available to work one shift during two of three holiday seasons: Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's.

REQUIREMENTS

Possess a valid driver’s license with the ability to drive in the daytime or at night

Must be at least 18 years old

Provide proof of a high school diploma (via transcripts from an accredited school) or GED

Must pass a criminal background check, as required by the Healthcare Worker Background Check Act (225 ILCS 46), and a DCFS Child Abuse and Neglect background check

Successfully complete and maintain American Heart Association or American Red Cross CPR/First Aid certification

Successfully complete Direct Support Person training in accordance with IDHS requirements

Pass the Short Test of Functional Health Literacy in Adults (S-TOFHLA)

Successfully complete medication administration training and annual recertifications to maintain medication administration status

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Support individuals in self-advocacy and making informed choices

Assist with bathing, showering, toileting, feeding, meal preparation, grooming/hygiene, wound-care, mobility, and laundry

Provide emotional support to the individuals served

Prepare food items according to dietary needs and preferences

Pass medications in accordance with IDHS Rule 116

Transport individuals using agency-owned vehicles

Assist in obtaining, counting, documenting, and returning (as required) money used by the individuals served

Complete house safety checks and communicate house safety concerns to your supervisor as they arise

Keep the common living areas of the homes clean and assist individuals, as requested, to maintain their personal living areas

Provide and document services, supports, health-related concerns, and medication administration in accordance with agency policies

Treat the individuals served, co-workers, guardians, and all others in the workplace in a professional manner that reflects the agency’s Code of Conduct

Clock in and out for all shifts and enter requested time off using the MITC system

Show up on time and as scheduled for all assigned shifts

Complete all required in-service material reviews

Attend all in-service meetings, trainings, and house meetings

Report abuse and neglect in accordance with OIG Rule 50

Abide by CCAR’s Code of Conduct, Confidentiality, and Corporate Compliance policies at all times

WAGES

This position starts at $18.75/hour as staff members receive paid training.

When the initial DSP training is completed, the employee will earn $19/hour

Once all training (including medication administration) is complete, the wage will increase to $19.25/hour.

PAY SCHEDULE

Every two weeks with direct deposit available upon request

BENEFITS AVAILABLE

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Offered: Health Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account option

Profit-Sharing

Employee Assistance Program

403 (b) Investment Plan option

QUESTIONS

Text: (501) 203-9636 or 401-203-5862

Call: (217) 348-0127