Direct Support Professional
Company: Integrated Life Choices Inc
Location: Grand Island
Posted on: January 22, 2023
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Job Description:
Description:*New Hiring Rates*Full-Time Days: $16/hrFull-Time
Residential: $16.50/hrPart-Time Residential: $16/hrFull-Time &
Part-Time Supported Services: $17/hrAt ILC, we want to lead in
INNOVATION at leveling the playing field - for everyone: no matter
who you are, where you're from, or who you love. We SUPPORT and
believe that you should be you. Be who you want to be. Be your best
self. Be human. We value INTEGRITY and will represent what is
right. We will acknowledge the truth. We will always be DEDICATED
to being better. We will listen and we will be PROFESSIONAL, but we
won't be silent.Direct Support Professionals (DSP) at ILC provide
support to people with developmental disabilities in a variety of
different environments.Day Sites - Day shifts Monday through Friday
(Full-Time)DSPs who work at ILC day sites support individuals with
planned activities that encourage community inclusion and
habilitation. Whether the activities are group-based or
individual-focused, DSPs ensure that the people ILC supports are
working towards achieving their hopes and dreams while interacting
with members of their local community. These DSPs work as a team to
bring ideas to the table and create opportunities for volunteering,
exploring local activities, and teaching skills that bring value
and fulfillment. Being a DSP at an ILC day site provides an
exciting opportunity to get involved with both the person(s)
supported and your community.Employee Responsibilities:Promoting
positive social interactionsSupporting individuals, in the
community during the day, at their choice of volunteer and
habilitation opportunitiesTeaching skills to expand a person's
independenceMaintaining a clean and safe environmentAdministering
medicationsSupporting individuals with hygieneProviding
transportationEncouraging and creating a diverse team
experienceDocumenting program data at each shiftResidential Homes -
Evenings (Full-Time or Part-Time)DSPs who work in ILC residential
settings have exciting opportunities to impact the daily life of
the people they support at home. This role gives you the chance to
create a positive environment with the person(s) supported that
involves activities in the home and out in the community during the
evenings and weekends. Activities might include planning meals and
grocery shopping, completing daily household chores, and other
activities that a person supported may choose to do at home.
Community activities span from routine responsibilities like
appointments to fun things like fishing. The duties of the
overnight shifts depend on the needs of the home. Some overnight
shifts are set up to allow the employee to sleep for a certain
number of hours, getting up only as needed, other arrangements
require the employee to stay awake for the entire shift.Employee
Responsibilities:Promoting positive social interactionsSupporting
individuals, at home and in the community, in their choice of
activitiesTeaching skills to expand a person's
independenceMaintaining a clean and safe environmentAdministering
medicationsSupporting individuals with hygieneProviding
transportationEncouraging and creating a diverse team
experienceDocumenting program data at each shiftSupported Services
- Days, Evenings, Weekends - Possible Split Shifts Full-Time or
Part-TimeAs a DSP with ILC working in Supported Services, you will
be supporting people with intellectual and developmental
disabilities at their jobs, in the community, and in their homes.
The job coaching component of this position focuses on supporting
people in seeking and maintaining competitive employment, while
in-home support can be a variety of day-to-day activities in the
home and out in the community.Employee Responsibilities:Promoting
positive social interactionsSupporting individuals at their jobs,
in the community, or at homeTeaching skills to expand a person's
independenceMaintaining a clean and safe environmentAdministering
medicationsSupporting individuals with hygieneProviding
transportationDocumenting program data at each shiftThe Ideal
Candidate:Desire to work in a team environment, even when
supporting someone individuallyAbility to work independentlyA level
of integrity that motivates doing the right thing, even when no one
is watchingAbility to be flexible and handle change
wellUnderstanding of responsibility for the safety of the people
supported, their teammates, and themselvesDrive to encourage people
who are working towards goals, understanding that achieving those
goals comes in a series of ups and downs, wins and losses, etc.A
good track record of attendance and an understanding of the
importance of consistency for the people ILC
supportsBenefits:Medical, Dental, and Vision InsuranceLife
Insurance401 (k)Paid Time Off AccruedEmployee Assistance Program
(EAP)Requirements:Completion of High School Diploma or GEDPossess a
valid driver's license and current car insuranceHave a reliable
vehicle to transport people during a shiftPass all background
checksMust have a full range of motion, physical strength, and the
ability to achieve and maintain training and certificationsBasic
computer usage/knowledgeEqual Opportunity Employer
Keywords: Integrated Life Choices Inc, Grand Island , Direct Support Professional, Other , Grand Island, Nebraska
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