Independent Living Skills Coach

Envision Unlimited; Mokena (IL); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Envision Unlimited is seeking a Direct Service Professional to support residents in community living arrangements and coordinate service activities. The role focuses on daily living skills, safety, and documentation to meet client and program goals.

You will assist with personal care, meal planning, transportation, and activity scheduling, while ensuring a clean and safe living environment and timely reporting. A valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Must have 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, grooming, housekeeping, laundry and clothing care, meal planning and preparation, money management and budgeting, socialization, and recreation/leisure activities.
• Assist residents in achieving maximum independent functioning per Independent Habilitation Plan.
• Implement group and individual programs promoting growth toward independent living skills.
• Assist residents in preparing daily schedules with household chores, social activities, and appointments.
• Complete and ensure timeliness of documents such as daily progress reports, shift reports, MAR sheets, and incident reports.
• Monitor living facility for safety and cleanliness; perform cleaning duties.
• Monitor residents’ wellness and safety; enforce curfews if required.
• Supervise and assist residents with medication as per guidelines.
• Attend IHP staffings and plan recreational activities; supervise menus and meal prep for dietary needs.
• Attend staff meetings and respond to medical/behavioral emergencies following Health and Safety procedures.

Skills

DSP training

Education

Two years of college / equivalent

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Envision Unlimited is seeking a Direct Service Professional to support residents in community living arrangements and coordinate service activities. The role focuses on daily living skills, safety, and documentation to meet client and program goals.

You will assist with personal care, meal planning, transportation, and activity scheduling, while ensuring a clean and safe living environment and timely reporting. A valid driver’s license is required.