Child Welfare Specialist

Job Description:

Support children with developmental disabilities or complex medical needs by assisting with personal care, daily living tasks, and social skill development. Follow the individualized Service Plan to help each child make consistent progress toward greater independence at home and in the community.

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you will play a vital role in providing compassionate assistance to individuals with developmental and other disabilities, empowering them to live self-directed lives, reach personal goals, and actively participate in their communities. Promote inclusive attitudes and behaviors that foster community integration.

Qualifications and Abilities:

• Demonstrate effective visual and auditory skills necessary for reading, writing, completing required documentation, operating assigned equipment or vehicles, and supporting individuals served through observation, assistance, and training.
• Maintain cognitive and reasoning abilities to:
  • Make sound judgments in situations that may impact the health, safety, and well-being of individuals served
  • Organize and manage tasks efficiently
  • Respond appropriately to challenges and develop necessary documentation and plans
• Exhibit strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Obtain and apply First Aid, CPR, and behavior/aggression management techniques as required by the program and needs of individuals served
• Follow instructions accurately
• Communicate clearly and confidently with individuals served, their families, and staff using proper English, and acquire alternative communication methods when needed

 

UCP Seguin of Greater Chicago is a charitable not-for-profit agency serving individuals with disabilities in metropolitan Chicago and beyond; one of the top social service agencies in Illinois. UCP Seguin believes in a world where children and adults with disabilities achieve their potential, advance their independence and act as full members of the community. We strive to make this world a reality--in Illinois and beyond, for people at every stage of life--by leveraging technology to provide innovative training and educational programs, family support, employment, life-skills training and residential services.