Team Lead Direct Support Professional Job at Challenge Unlimited Inc, Godfrey, IL

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  • Challenge Unlimited Inc
  • Godfrey, IL

Job Description

Description:

We’re seeking someone who is wanting to make a difference in someone’s life as a Team Lead Direct Support Professional (DSP) at Challenge Unlimited, Inc/Residential Options in Godfrey  IL. 

Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities need people in their lives who provide them with assistance and instruction on completing tasks most people take for granted. The people who provide this help and training are called Direct Support Professionals, or DSPs. At Residential Options, our DSPs work in residential settings helping our clients learn new skills, reach life goals, and turn houses into homes.

Position Summary:

  • Shift:  Full Time 
  • Schedule:  Flex 
  • Hours:  Varies (6am-2pm, 7am-3pm, 10am-6pm, 12pm-8p, 2pm-10p, 3pm-11pm) schedule is made to meet the need of the home
  • Salary: $22 per hour 
  • Location:  Godfrey, IL

Responsibilities:

  • Reports to the Residential Site Manager 
  • Ensure clients receive their medication on time.
  • Support clients who can’t move on their own.
  • Help clients dress, bathe, eat, hygiene etc.
  • Assist clients with physical therapy exercises.
  • Cook meals according to the customer’s restrictions.
  • Supervise group  home staff in absence of the Residential Site Manager (RSM). 
  • Assist with on the job training and safety training for the group home staff. 
  • Do necessary housekeeping to maintain a clean environment.
  • Provide emotional support.
  • Inform supervisors about uncommon events, concerns, needs, health, safety, building and  staff issues. 
  • Review and  complete daily documentation for services provided, progress, behaviors, and  incidents in the Resident files. 
  • Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency.

Requirements:

  • Education : High school diploma or equivalent
  • Experience : At least 6 months of experience working with people with developmental disabilites and/or mental health. Supervisor experience highly preferred. . 
  • Must pass a criminal background check
  • Must pass a child abuse & neglect background check
  • Must pass a motor vehicle background check
  • Must be at least 21 years old
  • Have a valid driver’s license
  • Must pass state required CASAS literacy assessment prior to employment.
  • Certifications : CPR, 1st Aid, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), Med Passing and DSP  training provided by the company must be successfully completed within the first 4 months and annually thereafter to maintain the position

Benefits:

  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan 401K
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Holidays)
  • Funeral Leave 
EOE Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. 

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Holiday work, Full time, Flexible hours, Shift work,

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