Direct Service Provider

Milestone; Loves Park (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Milestone in Loves Park, IL is seeking a compassionate Habilitation Aide to support individuals with developmental/physical disabilities. The role focuses on personal care, program implementation, and daily documentation within a team setting.

Responsibilities include monitoring individuals, completing assignments, and assisting with transportation, meals, and community activities. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, pass TABE testing, and be ready for medication training and

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 18.
• Completion of Habilitation Aide Training within 30 days.
• High School diploma or GED and TABE testing.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to intervene physically in crisis.
• Safe driving record/approved driver.

Responsibilities

• Reliable, prompt attendance with flexibility to cover shifts and maintain facility coverage.
• Monitors individuals at all times and documents in logs; verbal reports as needed.
• Complete daily assignments per Team Leader / RSC/HC; perform program implementation and documentation.
• Assist with Personal Plan Implementation, Behavior Development Programs, and recreational activities.
• Provide medication training and administer medication as directed; engage individuals actively.
• Maintain a clean, safe, healthful home; log repairs and assist with personal items.
• Assist in emergencies; know fire safety, alarms, and disaster plans.
• Operate mobility equipment safely and assist with transportation per policies.
• Follow menu plans, prepare meals within budget, and submit receipts.
• Foster positive relations with individuals, families, and staff; support health appointments.
• Adhere to Milestone policies and human rights commitments; report concerns.

Skills

Reliability

Teamwork

Communication

Safety awareness

Emergency response

Education

High School diploma or GED

TABE testing

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Loves Parks, IL 61111, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: $20.00 - $21.00 Hourly, Travel Percentage: None, Service provider performs duties for the care, treatment, and safety of the individuals served with developmental/physical disabilities.This includes but is not limited to: personal care, program completion and documentation, and/or occupational and physical therapy programs.

DESCRIPTION OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reliable, prompt attendance demonstrating flexibility and cooperation with team as needed to provide adequate facility coverage and follows team (self)-scheduling guidelines.
• Monitors all individuals served at all times and communicates all information in communication log and if applicable, verbally reports to next staff scheduled.
• Completes all daily assignments as directed by Team Leader and/or Residential Services Coordinator (RSC)/Noc Home coordinator (HC);
• This includes but is not limited to:
  • Individual Service Plans/Personal Plan Implementation Strategies
  • Behavior Development Programs
  • Charting and documentation
  • Initiates recreational and social activities in the home and community as well as ensures all scheduled outings are completed, including Special Olympics practice(s).
  • Must pass all medication training to administer medication and provide active, ongoing interaction to the individuals served.
  • Maintains the home in a clean, safe, healthful condition, logging repair requests correctly.
  • Assists individuals in care of bedroom, clothing and personal items.
• Assists in all emergency situations and is knowledgeable of fire extinguishers, alarms, emergency phone numbers, and disaster plans.
• Uses all mechanical lifts, belts, chairs, and other mobility equipment in facilities where necessary, appropriately, and cleans them as necessary.This includes all wheelchairs.Utilizes good body mechanics at all times.
• Provides safe transportation of individuals served; uses safe, defensive driving skills, adhering to all policies and procedures regarding the use and care of Milestone vehicles.
• Responsible for knowledge of basic cooking skills or willingness to learn.Follows the established menu plan, adhering to prescribed diets.Develops shopping lists or items need to prepare planned meals, purchases items as needed (staying within designated budget), and submits receipts to Team Leader/RSC/HC.
• Maintains cordial and cooperative relationship with individuals served, their families and guardians and other staff members, utilizing and promoting positive problem solving skills and ensuring a positive, pleasant home environment.
• Monitors individuals’ health needs and documents such; accompanies individuals on medical/dental appointments as assigned by Team Leader/HC/RSC.
• Complies with all Milestone, Inc. policies and procedures.
• In compliance with Milestone, Incorporated’s philosophy and policies toward Human Rights; immediately intervenes on behalf of the individual(s) served and reports to the appropriate supervisor and/or agency (OIG, IDPH, DCFS.)
• Orders necessary forms and supplies from the appropriate personnel as needed.
• Other duties as needed or assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 18.
• Completion of Habilitation Aide Training within the first 30 days of employment.
• High School diploma or GED and passing of TABE testing.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to intervene physically in behavioral or health related crisis.
• Safe driving record/approved driver.