Program Aide (DSP) Needed

Program Aide/DSP Job Description DSP/ Program Aide 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. Riverside cares about our employees! We offer paid time off, medical, dental and vision insurance. Free life insurance! Sign-on Bonus! $300/Full-Time $150/Part-Time after 6 months in good standing! Salary: $15.50 $1/hr. differential pay on the weekends! Job Description DSP/Program Aide: Riverside Foundation has entry-level, full-time and part-time positions available for Program Assistants. This position offers an excellent opportunity to work directly with adults who have intellectual or developmental disabilities. The full-time schedule is Sunday-Thursday, 3 pm-11 pm or Saturday-Wednesday, 3 pm-11 pm (7-3 is also available on the weekends). Part-time hours are also available Monday -Wednesday: 3 pm-11pm. Saturday & Sunday: 7-3 or 3-11. Part-time employees must work at least one weekend day, and a minimum of 16 hours per week. The successful applicant must be able to pass a criminal background check. Good attendance, a valid Illinois driver's license, and a clean driving record are also required. This is a rewarding long-term position, or an ideal position for applicants who need one year of experience before moving into case management. Salary is based on education and experience. Duties include: · Implement training programs · Provide assistance to clients in areas of need · Assist clients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) · 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 Program Coordinator · When assigned, drive and supervise clients on community outings · Encourage client participation in the greater community · Provide intervention for client maladaptive behaviors as trained and assigned