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Direct Support Professional

Highland Park, IL · On-site

$20.25 - $22.75/hr

Keshet is seeking caring, energetic individuals who have a passion for helping adults lead meaningful, independent lives within their communities. We have several Direct Service Professionals (DSP ...

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Paraeducator

Skokie, IL · On-site

$35K - $40K/yr

Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 3:30 pm (RSY), 8:00 am - 12:30 pm (ESY), 8:00 am - 4:00 pm PD Days Join Keshet's Therapeutic Day School as a Paraeducator and make a daily impact supporting students with ...

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Accounts Receivable Specialist

Northbrook, IL · On-site

$50K - $60K/yr

The Accounts Receivable Specialist supports Keshet's day-to-day receivable and billing operations, helping maintain accurate financial records while providing excellent customer service to families ...

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Special Education Teacher

Skokie, IL · On-site

$60K - $70K/yr

Keshet Therapeutic Day School / Northbrook and Skokie, IL SUPERVISOR: Director of Education WAGES: $60,000 - $70,000 Annual JOB STATUS: Full-time / 12-month Contract / Salary / Exempt POSITION ...

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QIDP

Highland Park, IL · On-site

$20.75 - $27/hr

The primary purpose of the QIDP is to provide case management services to the amazing residents of Keshet's Highland Park homes! The QIDP is responsible for developing and overseeing the ...

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QIDP

Highland Park, IL · On-site

$60K - $65K/yr

The primary purpose of the QIDP is to provide case management services to the amazing residents of Keshet's Highland Park homes! The QIDP is responsible for developing and overseeing the ...

KESHET

Residential House Manager

Highland Park, IL · On-site

The Keshet House Manager will ensure the development and delivery of services designed to further the residents' independence. The House Manager coordinates residents' daily lives, all house ...

KESHET

QIDP

Highland Park, IL · On-site

$60K - $65K/yr

The primary purpose of the QIDP is to provide case management services to the amazing residents of Keshet's Highland Park homes! The QIDP is responsible for developing and overseeing the ...

KESHET

Director of Camp and Recreation

Northbrook, IL · On-site

$80 - $100/hr

Keshet @ Solomon Schechter Day School - Northbrook, IL 60062 Position Type: Full Time Education Level: 4 Year Degree Salary Range: $85,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year Travel: Up to 50% Shift: Day ...

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Direct Support Professional

Highland Park, IL • On-site

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$20.25 - $22.75/hr

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Key responsibilities

  • Support adults in achieving their personal plan goals and promote independence and dignity.

  • Teach daily living skills, assist with personal care, and help maintain current skills.

  • Drive clients to and from community outings, field trips, and appointments.

Job description

Are you looking for meaningful weekend work supporting adults with disabilities? Keshet is seeking caring, energetic individuals who have a passion for helping adults lead meaningful, independent lives within their communities. We have several Direct Service Professionals (DSP) openings in Keshet's Adult Services, a community-base program. Flexible Hours. Opportunities in Highland Park. Free on the job training!
POSTION SUMMARY: The Direct Support Professional is responsible for delivering direct services to adults in Keshet's Residential Program in a manner that respects the person's needs as well as enhances their independence and dignity within their environment and community. These services provide opportunities to experience a meaningful life while also promoting independence and respecting choice. Keshet's core values are the driving force behind the culture and impact of this organization and consist of positivity, patience, integrity, communication, respect and teamwork.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Support adults to achieve his/her desires outlined in their individualized Personal Plan- Be their champion!
  • Teach new daily living skills and help maintain current skills.
  • Assist with personal care needs.
  • Drive daily carpool, as well as, to and from field trips and community outings.
  • Assist with personal care needs.
  • Contribute towards providing a stable environment that promotes respect and dignity, individual choice and input, and health and safety at all times.
  • Participate in tracking progress towards Personal Plan outcomes and ensure this is recorded timely, consistent, and accurately.
  • Assist individuals with food prep, personal health and hygiene needs, banking, laundry, grocery shopping, purchasing of personal items and clothing, housekeeping, personal hygiene, recreation and other appropriate skills related to increased independent living and life skills while maintaining their privacy and dignity.
  • Apply interventions and use techniques learned during Keshet training in emergency and/or crisis situations.
  • Apply training in everyday and emergency situations.
  • Communicate with co-workers and work as a team.
  • Be reliable and punctual in reporting for scheduled work.
  • Be respectful and follow Jewish culture and guidelines set forth in the personnel manual.
  • Complete DSP required training- CPR, First Aid, Safety Care, Rule 50, Fire Safety, Bloodborne Pathogens and continuing professional development assigned by Program Managers or Directors.
  • Adhere to Keshet policies and procedures outlined in the policy manual, Employee Handbook, and other employee policies.
  • Other job duties as assigned

Skills Required:
  • Ability to relate to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and their families.
  • Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with others.
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Must be at least 21 years old
  • Valid Driver's License and safe driving record
  • Ability to relate to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and their families.
  • Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with others.
  • Self-directed but willing to work in a team orientation setting.
  • Understands and demonstrates ethical behavior and practices.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Patient, reliable, compassionate, able to work independently, and adaptable.
  • Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.
  • Good problem-solving skill
  • Ability to prepare written reports using proper punctuation, spelling and grammar.
  • Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.
  • Problem Solving - assess problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions and make recommendations and/or resolve the problem.
  • Adaptability - demonstrate a willingness to be flexible, versatile and/or tolerant in a changing work environment while maintaining effectiveness and efficiency.
  • Strong critical thinking and analytical skills.
  • Exceptional teaching and organizational skills.
  • Be respectful and follow Jewish culture and guidelines set forth in personnel manual.
  • Proficient computer skills (e.g. email, word processing, basic data entry).
  • Ability to represent program participants and program services in a professional manner.
  • Physically assist people to perform various tasks (e.g. mobility, daily living skills).
  • Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Preferred:
  • Experience with people with disabilities in the community or in a relevant field
  • DSP or CNA training and experience a plus!
  • CPR and First Aid Certification *Will provide FREE training if not already certified

Keshet offers a robust Employee Benefit Program which includes:
  • Affordable healthcare plans
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Short-term and long-term disability
  • Life insurance
  • 401k plan with employer matching contributions
  • Holiday Pay
  • Paid Sick Time
  • PTO
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

ABOUT KESHET: Keshet is a one-of-a-kind organization that brings classroom experiences, camps, sports, social and vocational activities, and residential opportunities to 600 people with disabilities and special needs each year.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM: Keshet's Adult Community Day Services Program is designed to support and promote choice, independence, employment and meaningful days for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Community-based programming is paramount and activities include a balance of vocational/life

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