Direct Service Professional: Independent Living Support

Envision Unlimited; Palos Park (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Envision Unlimited is seeking a Direct Support Professional to assist residents in community living services and coordinate client activities. The role includes training, scheduling, and administrative tasks to meet client and agency expectations.

Responsibilities cover daily living support, medication assistance, and emergency response, with emphasis on safety and independence within the CILA program.

Qualifications

• Two years of college or equivalent plus five years related experience.
• DSP training completed; TABE test within 120 days of hire.
• Valid driver's license and ability to drive agency vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and provide training in daily living skills (hygiene, grooming, housekeeping, meals, budgeting, socialization, recreation).
• Assist residents to achieve independent functioning per the IHP goals.
• Implement group and individual programs for development of living skills.
• Prepare daily schedules including chores, activities, and appointments.
• Complete and ensure timeliness of documents (progress reports, shift logs, MAR, etc.).
• Monitor facility maintenance to ensure a safe, clean environment.
• Monitor residents' wellness and safety; enforce curfews when required.
• Supervise residents' schedules ensuring timely attendance to programs and jobs.
• Supervise and assist residents with medication administration per guidelines.
• Attend IHP staffing and plan supervisory activities for recreation.
• Plan menus and assist with meal prep; observe dietary needs.
• Attend staff meetings and respond to medical/behavioral emergencies per procedures.
• Report medical/behavioral issues or emergencies to leadership promptly.

Skills

DSP training

TABE test within 120 days

Driver's license

Education

Two years of college or equivalent

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Envision Unlimited is seeking a Direct Support Professional to assist residents in community living services and coordinate client activities. The role includes training, scheduling, and administrative tasks to meet client and agency expectations.

Responsibilities cover daily living support, medication assistance, and emergency response, with emphasis on safety and independence within the CILA program.