Direct Support Professional (Part -Time) at ILC, LLC in La Crosse, Wisconsin

Job Description:

Who We Are

At ILC, LLC, we live by a simple yet powerful idea: 'Empowering Abilities, Enriching Lives.' We're not just about providing a place to live; we're all about creating a community where everyone, residents and team members alike, can truly thrive.

Imagine this: our residential services and work experiences are like the ingredients that go into making your favorite dish—each element carefully chosen to bring out the best in everyone. We're not just doing a job; we're on a mission to uncover and amplify the unique strengths of each person in our community.

And here's the real magic: it's not just about the services we offer. It's about the everyday moments, the small victories, and the smiles that light up the room. That's what 'Empowering Abilities, Enriching Lives' is all about—making a positive impact that resonates in the little things.

ILC, LLC isn't just a business; we're a dedicated organization  committed to positive change. Our slogan isn't just words; it's a genuine promise to make every day a little brighter for our community, one enriched life at a time

Job Summary:

The Direct Support Professional  assists individuals with developmental, cognitive, and/or physical disabilities with daily living activities, both at home and in the community. Daily living supports include general housekeeping, meal preparation, transportation, assistance with personal cares, basic healthcare-related tasks, and administration of medications.

Essential Duties:

• Perform housekeeping duties, such as cleaning or laundry
• Perform bedside or personal care, such as personal hygiene assistance or physical transfer
• Perform basic healthcare-related tasks, such as blood sugar level-testing, monitoring of vital signs, catheter care, pressure sore care, or administration of first aid
• Document participant condition, services performed, and other participant-related information
• Report changes in participant condition to the Program Director
• Administer medications to participants, documenting the medication administration
• Prepare nutritious, well-balanced meals for participants
• Provide transportation for participants to doctor appointments, outings, or community events
• Advise participants on matters such as hygiene, finances, or nutrition
• Adhere to participants’ individual support plans, behavioral intervention plans, and protocols, and assist participants in achieving their goals
• Complete other duties at the request of the Program Director

 

Knowledge:

• Personal Service ~ Knowledge of the principles for providing personal services
• Psychology ~ Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders
• Public Safety and Security ~ knowledge of relevant equipment and strategies to promote effective security operations for protection of people
• English Language ~ knowledge of the structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar
• Transportation ~ knowledge of the principles and methods for transporting people

Skills:

• Customer Service Orientation ~ actively looking for ways to help people
• Social Perceptiveness ~ being aware of others’ reactions and the potential reasons behind those reactions
• Critical Thinking ~ using logic and reasoning to identify approaches and solutions to problems
• Judgment and Decision-Making ~ considering potential actions and choosing the most appropriate one
• Coordination ~ adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions
• Computers ~ using computer programs and websites to access information and record documentation

Abilities:

• Problem Sensitivity ~ ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong
• Inductive Reasoning ~ ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions, including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events
• Deductive Reasoning ~ ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce solutions that make sense
• Flexibility ~ ability to adapt to changes in the environment or nature of the work
• Written Comprehension ~ ability to read and understand information in written form
• Communication ~ ability to communicate effectively, in both oral and written form
• Self-Direction ~ ability to complete work in a timely manner, with minimal direct supervision
• Stress Management ~ ability to effectively handle a high-stress environment or situation

Minimum Qualifications:

Direct Support Professionals must be at least 18 years of age. A high school diploma or GED certificate is required. Some education, training, and/or experience in providing community supports to individuals with disabilities, or in a related human service field, is preferred. A valid driver license, personal automobile insurance, and a clean driving record preferred, which allow the Direct Support Professional to be covered by ILC, LLC.

Working Conditions:

• Requires working up to 40 hours per week
• Requires working every other weekend
• May require working some holidays
• May require working some asleep or awake overnight shifts
• Requires working mostly indoors in a home setting
• Requires some driving and/or working outdoors for short periods
• Requires working with one to four participants at a time
• Requires working primarily alone
• May involve exposure to communicable disease or violent or aggressive behavior

 

Physical Requirements:

Approximate physical position requirements:

• Sitting ~ 20% of time
• Standing ~ 40% of time
• Walking ~ 40% of time
• Lying down ~ 0% of time (excluding sleep time during asleep overnight shifts)

Approximate frequency of physical requirements:

Continuous:

• Balancing ~ maintaining balance to prevent falling while performing body movements, including when working with uncontrolled, intermittent movements, or another person

Frequent:

• Bending/stooping ~ bending the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist
• Carrying/lifting ~ raising, lowering, or transporting an object or person from one level to another using hands, arms, and shoulders. Except in event of emergency the assistance of another staff member is used when moving a person
• Climbing stairs and ramps, ladders, step stools
• Crouching ~ bending the body downward and forward by bending the legs and spine
• Reaching ~ extending the hands and arms in any direction, including above the shoulder level
• Pushing/pulling ~ exerting force to move an object away or towards the body
• For driving positions ~ operating foot controls

Occasional:

• Kneeling
• Squatting ~ bending the body downward by bending the legs with the spine straight

Part -Time Benefits

• Part-time hours
• Flexible scheduling - we accommodate all walks of life, including college students, service members, and working families
• Competitive wages based on experience, no experience starting at $15/hr* (*overnight wages vary)
• Paid time off
• Internship credit and/or recommendations for student employees
• A variety of rewards and incentives

 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

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