Caregiver

Trinity Services Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Supportive work environment

Job summary

A community support organization is seeking Independent Living Coaches in Chicago, IL, to assist adults with intellectual disabilities. Coaches will provide personal care, support daily activities, and help individuals achieve independence. No prior experience is needed as training will be provided. Candidates should have empathy and a strong sense of responsibility.

Qualifications

• No prior experience needed; training provided.
• Genuine desire to help individuals with intellectual disabilities.
• Strong sense of responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with personal care and daily activities.
• Motivate and encourage individuals to develop life skills.
• Facilitate daily routines and provide a safe environment.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Communication

Job description

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The Independent Living Coach (ILC) helps adults with intellectual disabilities and/or mental illness who receive services from Trinity Services, Inc. The ILC provides support and guidance to individuals in their homes and community programs, with the goal of encouraging them to learn new skills and become more independent. ILCs are essential in helping individuals set and achieve their personal goals, building their confidence and self-sufficiency.

The role involves a variety of tasks, including but not limited to assisting with personal care, household chores, medical monitoring, and addressing health care needs. ILCs also motivate, encourage, and coach individuals throughout their daily activities to help them thrive. This position requires empathy, patience, and a willingness to work closely with people with intellectual disabilities and/or mental illness, helping them to develop life skills and enhance their quality of life.

No prior experience in the field is necessary; we provide training and support to help you succeed in this rewarding role. A genuine desire to make a positive impact in people\'s lives and a strong sense of responsibility are key qualities for this position. The ILC is a vital part of our team, helping individuals with intellectual disabilities and/or mental illness lead fulfilling, independent lives within their communities.

REPORTS TO:

Team Leader or Program Coordinator

NETWORK OR DEPARTMENT:

Residential and Community Day Service Programs

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Engagement

• Foster relationships that are meaningful to the people receiving services
• Promote an environment of learning, based on respect and dignity
• Support people receiving services with priority outcomes as identified in their person-centered plans
• Provide choices to encourage independence and individuality
• Assist each person receiving services with planning meaningful, fun activities
• Remain engaged with the people receiving services at all times
• Understand, respect, and advocate on behalf of the people receiving services to help them flourish and to ensure their health, safety and wellbeing
• Arrive on time and work all shifts as scheduled to provide continuity and consistency to the people that receive services.

Services and Supports

• Facilitate and encourage daily routines including direct care and coaching where necessary
• Assist with meal prep, including following dietary needs, teaching cooking/meal skills, shopping on a budget, following menu plans, etc.
• Ensure a safe and clean environment, including providing assistance as needed with general household cleaning, laundry, disinfecting, cleaning of adaptive equipment, etc.
• Provide transportation in an agency vehicle and accompany people receiving services to appointments, activities, shopping, work, visits to family and/or friends, and community day service (CDS) programs, as well as other places identified by the person and/or team
• Carry out written instructions as documented in Implementation Strategies, Behavior Support Plans, Doctor orders and other written documents as applicable
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership staff and supervisors

Communication

• Collaborate with support team members to set attainable goals
• Monitor and report any medical and/or behavioral changes to the nurse and Team Leader or Program Coordinator in a timely manner
• Communicate effectively and thoroughly with all members of the support team, including external stakeholders (friends and family members, guardians, physicians, etc.)
• Promote environmental safety by reporting physical plant issues to the Team Leader or Program Coordinator in a timely manner
• Work collaboratively and maintain a growth mindset with all staff and stakeholders throughout the agency

Documentation

• Document activities and services provided to people receiving services
• Administer and document medications according to required training

Training

Trinity Services offers paid training to employees in all positions. Required trainings include Preservice, CPR/FA, Safety Care, Prevention of Abuse and Neglect, Sexual Harassment, and Behavior Support and Implementation Strategy training specific to the person receiving services. Additional training may be required or offered based on position, work location, or other extenuating circumstances.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Be able to lift over 40 pounds from floor to waist unassisted
• Be able to push and pull 75 pounds
• Be able to push wheelchairs up to 200 pounds
• Remain in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods
• Operate motor vehicles
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, keyboard, and telephone
• Physical activities that could be used include: driving, balancing, pulling, pushing, standing, climbing, grasping, stooping, crouching, crawling, kneeling, reaching, lifting, and repetitive motion

QUALIFICATIONS