Empowering Life Skills Coach | DSP Training & Benefits

Bridgeway; Macomb (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short/(

Long Disability Insurance

Holiday Pay

Bereavement Pay

401(k) Contribution and 401(k) Match

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Bridgeway is hiring as a Life Skills Coach/Direct Support Professional in Macomb, IL. The role supports individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities, guiding them to make life choices and participate in their communities. You will provide on-site training, advocacy, and support such as transportation as needed.

Minimum requirements include a HS diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license. Certification in CPR/First Aid is offered, and prior DSP/CNA/EMT experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver license and reliable transportation.
• Direct Support Professional (DSP), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), or Emergency Medical Tech (EMT) experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Challenge individuals to grow in an independent world.
• Provide on-site job training and support services, service plan implementation, advocacy, linkage, and transportation as needed.
• Attend to personal care needs, such as bathing, hygiene, toileting, grooming etc.
• Ensure communication with supervisor and other team members is clear, concise and honest.
• Complete progress notes, goal reports and other clinical documentation by assigned deadlines.
• Deal with medical and emergent needs (e.g., seizures, health concerns, allergies, severe weather).
• Help to develop cognitive, emotional and life functioning abilities for rehabilitation and positive impact.

Skills

Advocacy

Communication

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Bridgeway is hiring as a Life Skills Coach/Direct Support Professional in Macomb, IL. The role supports individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities, guiding them to make life choices and participate in their communities. You will provide on-site training, advocacy, and support such as transportation as needed.

Minimum requirements include a HS diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license. Certification in CPR/First Aid is offered, and prior DSP/CNA/EMT experience is a plus.