Training Counselor

Oak-Leyden Developmental Services, Inc.; Oak Park (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K

Paid time off

Sick time

Job summary

Oak-Leyden Developmental Services, Inc. is seeking a Training Counselor/Direct Support Professional for our Lifelong Learning Center adult day programs.

You will assist individuals with developmental disabilities with daily living and activities, and help implement the People Centered Plan during a fixed 35-hour week (8:00am-3:00pm). Requirements include a High School Diploma/GED, DSP certification, 1 year of relevant experience, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• DSP certification is required.
• 1 year experience with adults with developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living and other activities for individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Implement the People Centered Plan and supervise subcontract work.
• Instruct in daily living, leisure, academic and pre-academic, economic, safety, hygiene, job, behavioral and health skills.

Skills

DSP certification

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

The Training Counselor is a Direct Support Professional at our Lifelong Learning Center Adult day programs. This position is a DSP who works with individuals with Developmental Disabilities by assisting with daily living and other activities. This position is responsible for the implementation of the People Centered Plan; to provide supervision for subcontract work, and to provide instruction in Daily Living Skills, Leisure Time Activities; Academic and Pre-academic Skills, Economic Skills, Safety Skills, Hygiene Skills, Job Skills, Behavioral Development and Health and Wellness. This will be a full time, benefit eligible position 8:00am-3:00pm (35 hours/week). Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED
• DSP certification is required.
• 1 yr experience with Adults with Developmental Disabilities
• Current Valid Driver's License, ability to be insured under Oak-Leyden Ins.
• 21 yrs of age or older for insurance purposes
• Ability to pass drug test/physical, & background and required tests.
• Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position including having the ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to walk, run, climb stairs, and be able to safely ambulate throughout the entire house.

Oak Leyden provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Pay: $21.05 per hour
Benefits for full time (30+ hours/week) include accrued PTO, sick time, Medical, Dental Vision, Disability, accident, critical illness, life insurance and 401K.