Looking for full time only. Shifts needed are:
*Saturday/Sunday 7am-5pm Monday/Tuesday 11pm-9am (This is one shift)
Purpose
Ensure that community living services are performed at a level that meets or exceeds client and Agency expectations. This position supports the goals and objectives of the CILA by providing direct service support and administrative coordination to the clients who reside in the CILA. Coordinate the scheduling of service activities to ensure timely execution of client appointments. Review reports to ensure adequate supply levels are maintained.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Evaluate and provide training to residents in daily living skills including, but not limited to: personal hygiene and grooming (which may involve physically assisting individuals to complete the tasks), housekeeping, laundry and clothing care, meal planning and preparation, money management and budgeting, socialization, and .recreation leisure activities.
- Assist residents in achieving their maximum level of independent functioning in regards to goals stated in the Independent Habilitation Plan.
- Implement group and individual programs which promote growth and development toward independent living skills for residents.
- Assist residents in preparation of daily schedules to include performance of household chores, social activities, and other meetings and appointments.
- Complete and insure the timeliness of all assigned documents and forms to inclu e daily progress reports, CILA shift reports, van log sheets, incident reports, MAR sheets, etc.
- Monitor maintenance of living facility to assure safe, clean and healthy environment for individuals. Perform cleaning and housekeeping duties such as, but not limited to: vacuuming, dusting, sweeping, and mopping, monitor and assist residents with daily bedroom maintenance.
- Monitor residents to insure wellness and safety, enforcing facility curfew if required.
- Supervise resident's schedules and activities to insure timely arrival to day program or job site and other appointments.
- Supervise and assist residents in taking their medication in accordance with program guidelines.
- Attend and participate in all IHP staffing's.
- Assist in planning and supervising recreational and social program activities.
- Plan menus and assist with meal preparation as required. Monitor and observe residents with special dietary needs.
- Attend and participate in all staff meetings.
- Respond to medical and behavioral emergencies following appropriate Health and Safety, Aggression Management, First Aid, CPR, and other procedures as necessary.
- Monitor and assist residents with personal grooming and appearance as necessary.
- Immediately report any medical/behavioral issues or emergencies or other unusual incidents to Program Director, Associate Director and/or Division Director
Other Responsibilities:
- Transport and accompany residents to appointments and other services, including work centers, as needed.
- Check all rooms upon arrival to insure that all residents are home and regularly monitored to insure wellness and safety.
- Check and secure all doors and windows to insure building safety and activate alarm system nightly.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Additional Details: The ideal candidate would travel to the member homes/locations as needed. The ideal candidate would also have to have a valid driver's license and their own vehicle. The shift is Monday through Friday 10am-6pm with a weekend rotation.
Requirements
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma/GED (required proof)
- Be able to pass a background check
- Reliable transportation
- Valid Driver's license
Physical demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, physical requirements may include standing, walking, and sitting; seeing, hearing and listening; clear speech; dexterity and use of hands and fingers.
Work Environment:
The work environment described here is representative of that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. The work environment may include any or all of the following: working alone; working with others, verbal contact with others and face-to-face contact.
We offer competitive salaries and a generous benefit package to our professionals:
Blue Cross/Blue Shield Medical Coverage: HMO, PPO
Dental and Vision Insurance Options
Company-paid Life and LTD Insurance
Voluntary plans (Pet insurance, AD&D, Life, Critical Illness, Short Term Disability)
12 Paid Holidays
Paid vacation, sick time, and personal days
403B plan
In-house training and CEU’s
Employee Assistance Network
Support for pursuing clinical licensure (financial and time off)
Opportunity for career growth & development
We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.61 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you DSP certified?
- Are you interested in working mornings every weekend and overnight?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Worth, IL 60482 (Required)
Work Location: In person
