Residential Support Specialist — IDD Care & Behavior

EP!C; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

EP!C in Peoria, IL is seeking a Residential Support Specialist to provide person-centered supports to individuals with IDD in a small 3-4 resident group home. The role emphasizes independence, health and safety, and community integration while ensuring compliance with DHS regulations and agency policies.

The position involves delivering structured programming, coaching staff, coordinating with a multidisciplinary team, and documenting care in electronic health records to support meaningful

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Complete CPR, First Aid, CPI training and maintain these certifications.
• DSP training per state regulations and maintain Health Care Worker’s Registry status.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centered supports in a small 3-4 resident group home.
• Promote independence, community integration, health and safety.
• Ensure compliance with Illinois DHS regulations, agency policies, and accreditation standards.
• Support behavioral programming and document care in electronic health records.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Ethical conduct

Communication skills

Staff coaching/training

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

EP!C in Peoria, IL is seeking a Residential Support Specialist to provide person-centered supports to individuals with IDD in a small 3-4 resident group home. The role emphasizes independence, health and safety, and community integration while ensuring compliance with DHS regulations and agency policies.

The position involves delivering structured programming, coaching staff, coordinating with a multidisciplinary team, and documenting care in electronic health records to support meaningful