Developmental Trainer

Progressive Careers and Housing; University Park (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Progressive Careers and Housing is seeking a Developmental Trainer to support individuals with developmental disabilities in vocational activities in a non-residential setting.

The role involves implementing training plans, monitoring progress, and ensuring safety and dignity for participants.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Ability to read and comprehend English at an 8th grade level based on standardized testing.
• Must be a DSP, CPR/First Aid certified or willing to enroll in company-provided courses and become certified.

Responsibilities

• Be familiar with and comply with current state and federal rules and regulations.
• Ensure individuals exercise their rights and are treated with dignity and respect.
• Monitor safety and welfare of individuals at all times and maintain confidentiality of personal information.
• Document and implement individual goals and behavior intervention programs.
• Attend ISP meetings and assist in developing program plans with multidisciplinary teams.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

About the Organization We provide an array of social and life services focusing on individual enrichment, growth and independence for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Shift Days

Description

The Developmental Trainer (DT) provides support to individuals with developmental disabilities in vocational activities. Vocational programs provide assistance to individuals with developmental disabilities with gaining, retaining or improving self-help, socialization and adaptive skills in a non-residential setting, separate from the individual’s private residence or other living arrangement. This position provides transitional support, production supervision, task analysis, development and implementation of training plans. The DT at Progressive Housing, Inc. is adaptable, mission oriented, goal driven, highly organized, efficient, a positive role model, and exercises good judgment and decision making skills.

• Be familiar and comply with current state and federal rules and regulations and perform all assigned tasks in accordance with facility policy and procedures
• Ensure that individuals exercise their rights and are treated with dignity and respect
• Know the whereabouts of individuals you are directly responsible for at all times and always place their safety and welfare first
• Respect and maintain confidentiality of all individuals’ personal information
• Responsible for the implementation and documentation of individual goals and objectives and monitoring of social and personal behavioral intervention programs
• Be familiar with emergency behavior management techniques as set forth by Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), standard precautions and infection control techniques, the proper placement and use of emergency equipment and procedures, and good body mechanics to maintain a clean, safe, positive and secure environment at all times
• Attend Individual Service Plans (ISPs) meetings and assist in the development of the program plan while working closely with each individual to identify supports that will improve the quality of life and ensuring positive outcomes
• Attend in-service training as required to continue skill development and complete paperwork, as necessary, to meet PHI, federal, and state regulatory requirements
• Sign and date all documentation accurately and in a timely manner including but not limited to program data sheets, incident forms, behavior forms, daily communication logs, etc.
• Observe for and report medical concerns and accidents / incidents immediately to the Program Director, RSD/QIDP and Nurse
• Report any and all allegations of individual abuse or neglect that is reported to or witnessed to the RSD/QIDP and Office of Inspector General (OIG)
• Other miscellaneous duties as assigned
• $21.55per hour beginning rate

Position Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid Illinois driver’s license and comply with company policy for driving company vehicles
• Age 23 or older requirement for PACE certification for driving PACE vehicles
• Ability to read and comprehend English at an 8th grade level based on standardized testing
• Must be a DSP, certified in CPR/First Aid who is already on the Health Care Worker Registry OR enroll in the company provided courses, achieve passing scores and become certified
• Ability to pass a criminal background check and drug screen
• Able to lift at least 50lbs, daily standing, bending, lifting
• No experience necessary, but prior experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred

Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt

Location University Park

Shift None Specified

This position is currently accepting applications.