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Riverside Foundation
DSP for CILA Home
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What they do
A Residential Assistant or Advisor works in a residential mental health, long-term care, or substance abuse treatment facility and provides support for patients, including resolving conflicts, helping them adjust to their environment, and alleviating concerns. Performs inspections and assists with move-ins and facility programming.
$38,806 / year median in Illinois
+4% projected growth
Job Description
Riverside offers a pleasant working environment, interesting work, and an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of residents who have intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
We offer:
partially funded medical, dental, and vision insurance! Free Life Insurance! Paid Time Off! 401K with Employer match! Tuition Reimbursement! Riverside Foundation has an entry-level positions available for a Direct Support Professional in our Mundelein home! A great opportunity for a candidate who strives to lead and make a difference! The successful applicant must be able to pass a criminal background check, complete the TABE, and successfully pass the Medication Administration course. At least one year of experience as a DSP working with individuals with IDD. Good attendance, a valid Illinois driver's license, and a clean driving record are also required. Candidates must be at least 21-years-old.Base pay:
$22.75 with an additional 1% for each year in the field. Overtime paid for any hours over 40 hrs/week.Schedules:
(Full-Time) Monday 3p-11p, Tuesday 3p-11p, Friday 7:30a-3:30pSaturday:
8a-9pSunday:
8a -3p OR Wednesday -Sunday:
3p-11p Duties include:- Provide assistance to clients in areas of need
- CILA setting supporting 4-5 men with focus on community opportunities and increasing independence
- When assigned, attend Interdisciplinary Team meetings, and provide relevant information on client status in training programs and areas of need
- Monitor and supervise clients to ensure safety and well-being
- Communicate clients' needs to the
CILA QIDP
- Drive and supervise clients on community outings
- Encourage client participation in the greater community
- Assist clients with food preparation, laundry, and other household tasks
- Medication administration .