Direct Support Specialist (1040 V1) Time-Based

Kirby Rehabilitation, Inc

Registered 2026

Illinois (OA)

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Work Process Schedule

Work Process Content

On the Job Training

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OJT hours

Conduct diagnostic tests to determine patient health.

Examine patients to assess general physical condition.

Develop treatment plans for patients or clients.

100

Monitor activities of individuals to ensure safety or compliance with rules.

120

Write reports or evaluations.

Maintain social services program records.

100

Visit individuals in their homes to provide support or information.

Help clients get needed services or resources.

180

Interview clients to gather information about their backgrounds, needs, or progress.

120

Present social services program information to the public.

Refer clients to community or social service programs.

Collaborate with other professionals to assess client needs or plan treatments.

Teach life skills or strategies to clients or their families.

Demonstrate activity techniques or equipment use.

Assist clients in handling details of daily life.

Explain regulations, policies, or procedures.

Advise clients or community groups on health issues.

Provide basic information to guests, visitors, or clients.

Assessing for substance abuse

200

Interviewing, self-reporting and government documentation to assess appropriate level of care.

Coordinating group sessions with clients

140

Leading didactic groups

Processing clients in crisis and determining treatment and safety plan

120

De-escalating crisis situation and creating a safety plan for recovery.

Applying compliance policies for case management and documentation

200

Using robust resources to decrease recidivism.

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