Job Coach/Caregiver - Up to $21/hr

Marklund

Elgin (IL)

On-site

USD 28,000 - 29,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Company Paid Life Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

PTO Cash-In & Conversion Twice PerYear

Tuition Reimbursement

Extended Sick Bank

Job summary

Marklund is a nonprofit organization in Elgin, IL providing residential, educational and therapy services to individuals with severe developmental disabilities. We seek a dedicated Job Coach to join our team and support residents with training, daily care, and community activities.

This role offers full-time daytime hours, paid on-site training, and a range of benefits. You will work within a warm, inclusive culture that values growth and ongoing training as we help residents live safe,

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent is required or preferred.
Caregiver and behavioral experience is helpful but not required; paid on-site training is provided for DirectSupport Professional certification.
Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job and meet environmental requirements.

Responsibilities

Work directly with clients in the implementation of training programs and service plans.
Assist clients with personal care needs including grooming, toileting, feeding meals, showering and dressing.
Monitor progress in goals with monthly data evaluation.
Maintain a clean and safe environment for clients.
Observe and implement Behavior Management plans with proactive and reactive strategies.
Assist in vocational and recreational group activities and community outings.
Assist clients with volunteer and paid work on-site and in the community.

Skills

Caregiver experience

Behavioral experience

On-site training provided

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Marklund is built on our mission of making everyday life possible forindividuals with profound disabilities. Our services are designed toenhance the lives of our residents in a meaningful way, but we can’tdo it alone.

We are seeking a dedicated Job Coach to join our diverse teamin Elgin and be a part of our life-changing mission. Thehours of this position areMonday- Friday, 8 AM - 4 PM.

Thestarting base rate is $20/hr. With at least of acouple years of behavioral experience we could offer an experienced rate of up to $21.00/hr.

Joining Marklund is about being part of something bigger. It’s aboutbelonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of eachperson, and works together tocreate happy, safe and purpose-filledlives for those individuals that we serve.

Marklund is a place where you can thrive professionally, and growinyour career.Whether you seek work variety, scheduling consistency orcareer advancement, you will find your home here. Your journeyincludes innovative benefits, flexible opportunities, and extensivetraining to help new caregivers launch your career.

According to one of our Caregivers, Jessica, Marklund stands aboutfrom other facilities:

"When I first started at Marklund,I had no clue what toexpect. I thought it would just be a job and nothing more. As Istarted working I got much more out of Marklund than just a job, Igot a second family. I enjoy every day coming to work and caring forall the residents. Days when I work I walk in to my name beingshouted with joy by some of the residents and that's an amazingfeeling to know they are happy to see me. It may be hard worksometimes, but it's more than rewarding. Every day I see the smileson the resident's faces and I know I'm doing a good thing. Marklundis way more than just a job, it's a fun place to work."

Who We Are:

Marklund is a nonprofit organization that provides residential,educational and therapy services to infants, children, teens andadults with serious and profound developmental disabilities andspecial healthcare needs. With two residential locations – theMarklund Hyde Center in Geneva and the Marklund Wasmond Center inElgin, it is currently home to nearly 178 residents. The Marklund DaySchool offers Multi-Needs and Life Skills programs for children andyoung adults with multiple medical needs, and those diagnosed on theautism spectrum. In addition, our Community Day Services program ateach site is a therapeutic day program for adults who reside atMarklund and those who come in from the community.

You will make a difference in the lives of our residents who haveintellectual and/or developmental disabilities in the following ways:

Work directly with clients in the implementation of trainingprograms and service plans
Assist clients with personal care needs including grooming(brushing hair, brushing teeth, shaving), toileting, feeding meals,showering and dressing
Monitor progress in goals including continuous data evaluationseach month
Maintain a clean and safe environment for our clients
Observe and properly Implement Behavior Management plans includingproactive and reactive strategies
Assist in the implementation of vocational and recreational groupactivities and community outings
Assist clients with volunteer as well as paid work onsite and inthe community

Please note that this job summary is not designed to cover or containa comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilitiesthat are required of the employee for this job. Duties,responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

As an equal opportunity employer, Marklund respects andsupports diversity, equity and inclusion as part of our work environment.

Are you ready to contribute to Marklund’s mission and vision, andbecome an integral part of enhancing the lives of the individuals we serve?

Experience and Skills

Caregiver Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent

Caregiver and behavioral experience helpful, but not required(we provide paid on-site training for your DirectSupport Professional certification)

Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job and tomeet its functional and environmental requirements

An ideal candidate will have an exceptional work ethic, positiveattitude, and strong commitment to providing excellent care to ourresidents along with the ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamicenvironment, and the desire to contribute to a strong culture wherethe entire team works together for the good of each resident.

When you join the Marklund team, you receive the following:

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