Developmental Trainer

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois; Homer Glen, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dayforce Wallet

Competitive salary

Healthcare insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Sick time

403(b) plan

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible hours

Paid training

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois is seeking dedicated staff to assist clients with activities of daily living in a compassionate care setting. You will drive or escort clients to community outings and appointments, ensuring safe transfers and adherence to facility protocols.

The role emphasizes advocacy, support, and the implementation of individualized habilitation plans, while maintaining professional conduct with clients, families, and colleagues.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Background check clearance required.
• Ability to meet extensive physical requirements of the position.
• Ability to adequately read and write in English to complete required documentation.
• Valid driver’s license, in good standing for the state of residency required.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with activities of daily living.
• Drive or escort clients to outings and appointments.
• Safely complete client transfers per facility protocol.
• Provide advocacy and support to clients.
• Implement client habilitation plans.
• Demonstrate professional, respectful behavior with clients and staff.

Skills

Communication skills

English literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Benefits and Perks:

LSSI is growing! Come be a part of this rewarding environment, and enjoy the knowledge that you’re helping make a positive difference in the lives of others, as well as these career advantages:

• On Demand Flexible Paydays for earned wages through an app called Dayforce Wallet.
• Competitive salary based upon relevant education, experience and licensure.
• Salary $21/Hourly.
• Opportunity for advancement.
• Comprehensive benefits package for Full-Time employees includes healthcare insurance, up to 26 days of paid time off per calendar year, 11 paid holidays, sick time, 403(b) plan, Employee Assistance Program, and flexible hours.
• The paid training you need to learn, grow, and succeed!

Essential Functions:

• Assist clients with activities of daily living.
• Drive and/or escort clients to outings and appointments in the community.
• Safely complete client transfers per facility protocol.
• Provide advocacy and support to clients.
• Implement client individual habilitation plans.
• Demonstrate professional, positive behavior and carry out responsibilities with integrity treating clients, families, other LSSI workforce members, and collaborative organizations and/or individual in a dignified, respectful, honest and fair manner.

Position Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Background check clearance required.
• Ability to meet extensive physical requirements of the position.
• Ability to adequately read and write in English to complete required documentation required.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner, both verbally and in writing.
• Valid driver’s license, in good standing for the state of residency required.