DSP Training Mentor

AGENCY MISSION/ PHILOSOPHY

The employee will support the agency’s mission to empower lives through individual care and inclusive community support. We strive to:

• Treat everyone with dignity and respect
• Honor and support rights and confidentiality
• Promote the best possible health with protection from abuse, neglect and exploitation
• Engage with honesty, integrity, and ethical standards in actions and communications
• Comply with applicable laws and regulations to prevent fraud, waste, conflict of interest, and inaccuracy in record-keeping

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

The DSP Training Mentor will assist Direct Support Personnel (DSPs) in our Residential Program as they develop their workplace skills. The Training Mentor will provide guidance during the first six months of the DSPs' employment with additional training as needed.  This position will work closely with other program staff to coordinate training and mentoring opportunities.

SCHEDULE

This is a permanent, full-time position on Tuesday - Saturday from Midnight until 8:30 am or Noon until 9 pm with rotating on-call responsibilities

*The DSP Training Mentor is assigned a cellular phone to use for on-the-clock, work-related purposes.*

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be able to provide proof of a GED or high school diploma from an accredited institution
• A valid driver’s license
• At least two years of experience as a Direct Support Person or possess comparable experience in the I/DD field
• Previous supervisory, teaching, or training experience is preferred
• Must pass a criminal background check, as required by the Healthcare Worker Background Check Act (225 ILCS 46), and a DCFS Child Abuse and Neglect background check
• Must reside in the Charleston/Mattoon area or within 20 miles of Charleston.
• Successfully complete and maintain American Heart Association or American Red Cross CPR/First Aid certification
  
• Must pass the Short Test of Functional Health Literacy in Adults (S-TOFHLA)
• Successfully complete medication administration training and annual recertifications to maintain medication administration status

JOB DUTIES

Initial Mentoring 

• Provide an initial orientation to the DHS-DDD mandated DSP training curriculum and schedule OJT assignments
• Collaborate with the Residential team to provide on-the-job training within the group homes
• Develop a rapport with the new employees through contacts such as worksite visits
• Observe new employee performance and review documentation

 On-Going Mentoring 

• Respond to DSP requests for additional training and support 
• Aid DSPs in problem-solving ways to meet work expectations to maintain employment 
• Schedule and/or provide training based upon identified needs from quality assurance processes 
• Assist the Scheduling/Training Coordinator with scheduling DSPs for training
• Work as part of the Residential team to facilitate the immersion of new DSPs into the agency culture 

 Improving Quality of the Training Experience 

• Obtain input from DSPs regarding the relevancy of current DSP training and how the training can be modified to better meet their needs
• Provide training resources that are relevant to the changing needs of individuals

 Program Responsibilities and Duties 

• May be assigned to fill a shift working as a DSP in the homes as needed or to occasionally assist in scheduling staff
• Carry the on-call cell phone for the Program in a rotation with other program staff, staying within the Charleston-Mattoon area when on-call

WAGES

$20.25 per hour with a $0.50 per hour increase after training

PAY SCHEDULE

Every two weeks with direct deposit available upon request

BENEFITS

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Health, Disability, and Life Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance (optional)
• Flexible Spending Account (optional)
• Profit-Sharing
• Employee Assistance Program
• 403 (b) Investment Plan (optional)
  

QUESTIONS?

Text us at (501) 203-9636 or call (217) 460-9119 with questions.