Direct Support Professional — Empower Independent Living

Envision Unlimited; Chicago (IL); Híbrido; USD 25.000 - 36.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Envision Unlimited in Chicago provides direct service and administrative coordination to residents living in CILA settings. The role ensures daily living skills training, safety, and timely documentation to meet client and agency expectations.

The position requires coordination of schedules, transport to appointments, and support to help residents achieve independence while maintaining a safe and healthy living environment. Strong teamwork with staff is essential.

Formación

• Two years of college or one year of college plus two years of full-time related work experience or high school diploma or equivalent plus five years full-time related work experience required.
• Must have proof of Direct Service Professional (DSP) training and pass TABE test within 120 days of hire.
• Must have a valid drivers license and ability to drive agency vehicles.

Responsabilidades

• Evaluate and provide training to residents in daily living skills including personal hygiene, housekeeping, laundry and clothing care, meal planning and budgeting, socialization, and recreation/leisure activities.
• Assist residents in achieving their maximum level of independent functioning in regards to goals stated in the Independent Habilitation Plan.
• Plan and supervise group and individual programs which promote growth and development toward independent living skills.
• Assist residents in preparation of daily schedules to include performance of household chores, social activities, and other meetings and appointments.
• Complete and ensure timeliness of all assigned documents and forms including daily progress reports, CILA shift reports, MAR sheets, incident reports, etc.
• Monitor maintenance of living facility to assure safe, clean and healthy environment; perform cleaning and housekeeping duties.
• Monitor residents to ensure wellness and safety, enforcing facility curfew if required.
• Supervise residents schedules and activities to ensure timely arrival to day program or job site and other appointments.
• Supervise and assist residents in taking their medication in accordance with program guidelines.
• Attend and participate in all IHP staffings.
• Assist in planning and supervising recreational and social program activities.
• Plan menus and assist with meal preparation; monitor dietary needs.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings.
• Respond to medical and behavioral emergencies following Health and Safety procedures.
• Monitor and assist residents with personal grooming and appearance.
• Immediately report any medical/behavioral issues or emergencies to Program Director, Associate Director and/or Division Director.
• Transport and accompany residents to appointments and other services, including work centers, as needed.
• Check rooms upon arrival to ensure residents are home and monitored for wellness and safety.
• Check and secure doors and windows and activate alarm system nightly.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Direct Service

Training Residents

Documentation

Driving

Educación

Two years of college or equivalent plus experience

Descripción del empleo

Envision Unlimited in Chicago provides direct service and administrative coordination to residents living in CILA settings. The role ensures daily living skills training, safety, and timely documentation to meet client and agency expectations.

The position requires coordination of schedules, transport to appointments, and support to help residents achieve independence while maintaining a safe and healthy living environment. Strong teamwork with staff is essential.