Life Skills Instructor

Little City Foundation; Palatine (IL); On-site; USD 65,904,000 - 68,770,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short/Long-Term Disability

401(k) with Employer Match

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Life Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Little City Foundation is seeking a Life Skills Instructor to provide direct care and supervision for children, adults, and seniors in our residential programs in Palatine, IL. The role includes implementing care plans, daily living assistance, and maintaining safety and care standards on shift.

Responsibilities include logging daily activities, supporting staff during crises, and adhering to all policies and training requirements to ensure high-quality services for individuals with

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED certification.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must be capable of transporting children and possess a current IL valid driver's license.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills required.
• Must pass Medication Administration training and receive clearance from Medical Team.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care, support, and intervention to children in the Residential Program.
• Maintain proper child-to-staff ratios and supervise children during shifts.
• Complete shift logs, MARs, and other required documentation daily.
• Respond to calls and assist colleagues during crises as needed.
• Attend team and Department meetings and comply with CGH program policies and safety procedures.
• Assist with housekeeping and maintain safety and reporting of incidents.
• Complete required Little City trainings and stay compliant with policies.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Patience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

HOW TO APPLY:Visit our Careers Page ; www.littlecity.org/careers/.Or Send you Resume & Cover Letter (if available) to [e-mail] Line: Open Position: Life Skills InstructorNEW Wage Rates: $23.00/hr - $24.00/hrShift Differential for working over the weekend- $ 3.00/Hr extraOvertime Rates: $34.50/hr to $36.0/hr when working over 40/hr per week. CURRENT STAFF MAKE $30K, $40K, $50K+ w/overtime!!!No experience needed. Paid in person/ virtual training from your home before starting on the job training!Join Today. Have a Positive Impact for Countless Lifetimes.Make a big difference with Little City.Little City is more than a place with a mission. It is a caring community filled with options, opportunities, hopes and dreams. We are looking for caring and compassionate individuals to join our team who want to make a difference each and every day. Bring your smiles and your heart to our children, adults, and seniors who are developmentally disabled. In return, yours will be filled with the joy that has enriched the lives of the individuals you are serving.If you are looking for a rewarding career, we offer a variety of programs to help individuals with disabilities so they can live, work and succeed within our communities. Here is your opportunity to use your natural leadership skills and help us increase our positive impact on the lives of many wonderful people. Join us as:LSI- Life Skills InstructorLittle City Main Campus, Palatine, IllinoisThe professional we select for this vital role will be responsible for providing direct care, support, and intervention to children residing in the Children's Residential Program, The Agency Behavior Treatment Plan, and the Program Plan to promote increased role functioning of children receiving services. Additional responsibilities include:Provides direct care, support, intervention and line of sight supervision of the children residing in the home during assigned shifts, including assisting with all daily living activities as needed.Maintains awareness of children's whereabouts at all times and participates in activities, supervising children at all times while maintaining the proper child to staff ratios.Provides consistent support and intervention to children as guided by Program Manager or Home Managers and House Clinicians according to the children's goals.Completes shift logs, home logbook, MARs, and other necessary documentation daily as directed by management staff.Responds to Positive Action Team (PAT) staff calls as able to provide support to colleagues in need of backup support for a child in crisis.Attends team meetings and Department meetings as assigned.Demonstrates knowledge and willingness to comply with policies and procedures which govern the daily activities of the CGH program. This includes responsibilities as a Mandated Reporter (of abuse and neglect) and maintaining awareness of safety activities in the area/reporting all incidents and safety hazards to supervisors.Maintains adequate housekeeping standards performs housekeeping duties as directed by management staff, and reports maintenance problems to management staff.Demonstrates an understanding of and follows Little City policy and procedures, including maintaining awareness of safety activities in the area and immediately reporting all accidents and safety hazards to supervisors.Exhibits financial accountability by turning in receipts, documenting mileage from outings and respecting/taking care of Little City property and clients personal items.Cooperates with reassignment to other homes for emergency staffing solutions such as ratio not met, qualifications and experience needed in other homes, and response to a crisis situation. Successfully completes Little City required training, re-training, and any additional training as required by Little City policies and practices, or as assigned by his or her immediate supervisor.Little City offers competitive salaries and benefits for eligible employees such as medical, dental, and vision insurance, short-term and long-term disability, 401(k) and Roth 401(k) retirement plans with employer match, Flexible Spending Accounts ( FSA), life insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, paid holidays, paid time off (vacation, personal, and sick time), and an employee assistance program.Required Credentials:Must have a high school diploma or GED certification.Must be at least 21 years of age.Must be capable of transporting children and possess a current IL valid drivers license.Must possess effective verbal and written communication skills.Must pass Medication Administration classroom and OJT training, demonstrate competency in passingmedication, and receive clearance by the Medical Team to become a member of the Med Pass team.Preferred CredentialsOne year's experience working with children with developmental, behavioral, and/or emotionalchallenges, preferred not required.Bachelor's Degree in Social Services, Psychology or other related disciplines, preferred not required.