Direct Support Professional Lead -2nd Shift - #1334574
Association For Individual Development
The Association for Individual Development (AID) has been serving people with disabilities since 1961. We are a nonprofit organization providing direct client care services for people with developmental, intellectual, and behavioral health needs AID is always on the looking for the best talent, and we offer a variety of aide positions, schedules, and opportunities for career advancement. Positions require a high school diploma or equivalent, and we provide paid training opportunities to help further your career.
Job Type: Full-Time in Aurora, IL
Shift: 2nd Shift
Schedule: 2:00pm-10:00pm
What will we offer?
- Starting Hourly Wage: $17.50/hour, shift differentials may apply plus an additional $2.00 per hour for weekend and/or evening shifts
- 21-31 Days of Paid Time Off plus 8 Paid Holidays
- Full-time or part-time schedules
- Paid training
- Tuition reimbursement
- Full Benefit package for employees working 30+ hours/week
- 401K with up to 3.5% company match
- CNAs can work at AID and maintain their certification as a Certified Nurse Assistant.
What will you be doing?
- Helping to plan goals for clients with the help of a case manager
- Making daily reports of service for clients
- Assuring client rights, dignity, and privacy
- Keeping a clean and safe space for clients
- Following policies to make sure quality care is given
- Assisting with or preparing meals
- Assisting clients with self-help skills
- Taking clients on community outings
- Assisting clients with medication
What will you offer?
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
- A valid Illinois driver’s license and car insurance
- Previous experience working with people with disabilities (preferred)
- For some DSP positions, a combination of education and experience is required
What are the other requirements?
- Use of stairs
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to successfully pass the S-TOFHLA
- Keeping up on training and certificates, as required
- The use of your personal vehicle or agency vehicles to transport clients
- Completion of DHS-approved DSP training, if not already obtained (provided by AID)
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