Anixter Center·Chicago, Illinois
Provide direct support to clients in residential or day programming settings to enhance their quality of life and promote independence. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, administering medications, and implementing person-centered programming.
Anixter Center is a growing, community focused 501(c)(3) organization with a $17M budget, 22 locations, and 200 staff, located throughout Chicagoland. We have proudly supported hundreds of thousands of people in the area since 1919 and are dedicated to serving people with disabilities, behavioral health challenges, and who are Deaf/DeafBlind/Hard of Hearing.
*We offer a competitive benefit package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Life, & 401k
Love what you do! SUMMARY Provide direct support to clients in either residential setting or day programming to enhance quality of life, promote independence, and foster community access. Working hours are dependent upon program needs. Position may have rotating shifts that include weekdays, weekends, and overnights. ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Engage and assist clients with completing all daily living activities, including personal, medical, community, hygiene, financial, recreation and general safety.
Administer medications and document all related activities in accordance with related Medication Policies and Procedures.
Complete and/or assist all housekeeping tasks including cleaning bathrooms, kitchen, and client rooms; washing dishes/ doing laundry; dusting surfaces; cleaning refrigerator/stove, and all other duties assigned by manager(s) and director.
Report and document issues with clients regarding overall heath, medication, dental and mental health concerns to manager(s) and/or the agency nurse.
Implements dynamic, person-centered client programming across multiple domains, including but not limited to independent living skills, social/emotional development, communication, problem-solving, vocational development, and safety.
Assists in planning and directly implementing ongoing community-based activities for all clients, in accordance with individual client goals and preferences.
Ensures timely completion of all client paperwork.
Ensures adherence to all mandated reporter, OIG guidelines, and DHS guidelines.
Implements positive and proactive behavior management techniques and interventions as identified in clients’ behavior intervention plans.
Collaborates with co-workers (shift-to-shift) and/or manager(s) regarding clients’ needs and concerns daily.
Maintains a neat, orderly, and safe work environment.
Participates in all required on- and off-site training upon hire and as routinely required.
Maintains professional communication with co-workers and manager(s) as well as clients’ parents/guardians, employers, staff, and other stakeholders, as needed.
Maintain agency mandated crisis intervention and other related trainings deemed mandatory or relevant by Anixter Center.
Provide transportation in agency vehicle and attend client health care appointments, if necessary.
Be flexible and able to change tasks if needed, including working as day program staff, 1:1 staff, or house staff.
Performs all other duties as assigned.
Come Join Us! Anixter is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer
Our company is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and as such affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment without regard to gender, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry age, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, citizenship, military or protected veteran status, gender expression and/or identity, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. People with disabilities and those with personal experience with disability are highly encouraged to apply.
Market context
Direct Support Professional openings in Illinois often draw candidates with prior direct support experience, especially when the role includes certification and driving requirements. This position is competitive because it asks for a high school diploma or GED, at least one year of DSP experience with 1,000 hours of direct support work, a valid driver’s license, and passing scores on a reading comprehension test and the NADD DSP certification exam. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your experience and credentials match before applying.
