Direct Support Professional-Mid Shift

Position Overview

Under the supervision of the Residential Supervisor, the Stabilization Home Services Independent Living Coach provides supervision, guidance, and support to individuals served by Trinity Services. This position promotes independence, personal choice, skill development, and the achievement of individualized outcomes in a safe, supportive, and person-centered environment.

All supports and services must be delivered in a dignified, respectful, professional manner that honors each individual's rights, preferences, and personal goals.

Salary: $21.55–$22.25 per hour

Location: Joliet, IL

Reports To: Residential Supervisor

Hours: M-F 3pm-11pm (Rotational weekends and Holidays)

Network/Department: Network 4

Classification: Non-Exempt

Essential Functions

• Promote a safe, healthy, supportive, and respectful living environment that protects the dignity, rights, and well-being of individuals served.
• Advocate for and respect each individual's rights, choices, preferences, and needs.
• Build positive, professional relationships with individuals served through supportive, encouraging, and respectful interactions.
• Encourage independence, self-determination, and personal growth by supporting individuals in making choices and developing daily living skills.
• Implement each individual's Individual Service Plan (ISP) and support progress toward established goals and outcomes.
• Assist individuals with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, grooming, laundry, room cleaning, meal preparation, and household responsibilities.
• Support individuals in maintaining appropriate daily routines, including waking and bedtime schedules, bathing, meals, and selecting appropriate clothing.
• Promote the development and maintenance of friendships, positive relationships, and meaningful social connections.
• Assist individuals in accessing community resources, services, recreational opportunities, and activities that reflect their interests, preferences, and age-appropriate needs.
• Support participation in planned leisure and recreational activities that promote personal interests, social engagement, and community inclusion.
• Follow approved medication administration procedures and complete required documentation, as applicable.
• Monitor individuals' health and well-being, promptly report concerns, and ensure appropriate medical attention is obtained when needed.
• Provide transportation to employment, medical appointments, shopping, community activities, and other destinations as assigned.
• Maintain assigned vehicles in a safe, clean, and serviceable condition.
• Protect the privacy and confidentiality of individuals served in accordance with agency policies and applicable requirements.
• Participate as a member of the Stabilization Home Services team in the development, implementation, and review of Individual Service Plans.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete daily documentation and communicate relevant information to coworkers, supervisors, and other appropriate team members.
• Use approved verbal de-escalation techniques and physical intervention procedures when necessary, consistent with agency training, policies, and applicable requirements.
• Successfully complete required agency training upon hire, including CPR, First Aid, and Safety-Care, as applicable to the position.
• Successfully complete the NADD DSP certification exam within 60 days of hire.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals served, coworkers, supervisors, and other professionals.
• Ability to maintain a professional, respectful, and supportive demeanor in all interactions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to complete accurate, timely, and thorough documentation.
• Effective time-management and organizational skills, including reliability and punctuality.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to recognize and respond appropriately to individuals' needs, concerns, and changes in health or behavior.
• Ability to safely perform physical tasks associated with supporting individuals in daily activities.
• Ability to bend, lift, carry, push, pull, stand, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and perform repetitive movements as required by the position.
• Ability to safely perform approved physical intervention techniques following required training.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle safely and responsibly.

Physical Demands

The physical demands of this position may include, but are not limited to:

• Standing, sitting, and walking for extended periods.
• Balancing, climbing, reaching, grasping, pushing, pulling, lifting, stooping, crouching, and kneeling as needed to support individuals with daily activities.
• Assisting individuals with mobility needs, including pushing wheelchairs when necessary.
• Lifting and carrying items weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Pushing and pulling objects or equipment as required.
• Operating a motor vehicle.
• Performing approved physical intervention techniques when necessary and properly trained.
• Using a computer, telephone, and other standard office or communication equipment.

Qualifications

• At least one year of previous Direct Support Professional (DSP) experience working with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities or in the mental health field.
• High school diploma or GED required; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.

Benefits

• Health, vision, dental, and life insurance
• Educational assistance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Sick time
• Personal time
• Potential year-end bonus
• Sign-on bonus
• Financial Assistance Program (Cookie Jar)
• Employee Referral Program (Bounty Bucks)

Benefits may vary based on employment status and eligibility. Part-time employees may be eligible for a different benefit package.

DISCLAIMER

Duties and responsibilities may change, and new duties may be assigned at any time, with or without notice. This job description does not constitute a contract of employment

STATEMENT

Trinity Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Trinity Services, Inc. prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Trinity Services, Inc. conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.