Direct Support Specialist - Community Living & Growth

Envision Unlimited; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Envision Unlimited in Chicago, IL seeks a Direct Service Professional to support residents in CILA living arrangements, ensuring services meet agency expectations. You will provide direct care, coordinate scheduling of activities, and review reports to maintain adequate supply levels.

Essential duties include training, daily living support, meal planning, medication assistance, documentation, safety, and transportation.

Qualifications

• Two years of college or one year 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 driver\'s license and ability to drive agency vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and provide training to residents in daily living skills including personal hygiene, housekeeping, laundry, meal planning and budgeting.
• Assist residents in achieving maximum independent functioning per IHP goals.
• Implement programs to promote growth toward independent living skills.
• Prepare daily schedules including chores, social activities, and appointments.
• Complete timeliness of documents: daily progress reports, CILA shift reports, MAR sheets, etc.
• Monitor living facility for safe, clean, healthy environment; perform cleaning duties.
• Monitor residents for wellness and safety; enforce curfew if required.
• Supervise residents\' schedules and transportation to day programs or job sites.
• Assist residents with taking medications per program guidelines.
• Attend IHP staffing and plan recreational and social activities.
• Plan menus and assist with meal preparation; monitor dietary needs.
• Attend staff meetings and respond to medical/behavioral emergencies as needed.
• Report medical/behavioral issues to Program Director or Division Director.
• Transport residents to appointments and other services; check rooms for resident presence and safety.
• Check and secure doors/windows and activate alarm system nightly.

Skills

Direct care

Observation

Documentation

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college or related experience

Job description

Envision Unlimited in Chicago, IL seeks a Direct Service Professional to support residents in CILA living arrangements, ensuring services meet agency expectations. You will provide direct care, coordinate scheduling of activities, and review reports to maintain adequate supply levels.

Essential duties include training, daily living support, meal planning, medication assistance, documentation, safety, and transportation.