Training Counselor/Direct Support Professional

Envision Unlimited; Homewood (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Envision Unlimited seeks a Training Counselor to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This role involves helping clients engage with their community, promoting skill development and independence. Ideal candidates are compassionate, creative, and eager to contribute positively to the lives of others.

Benefits

Blue Cross/Blue Shield Medical Coverage

Dental and Vision Insurance Options

Company paid Life and LTD Insurance

Paid vacation, sick time, and personal days

403B retirement plan

Opportunities for career growth & development

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities is preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Hobbies in art, dance, or crafts are considered desirable.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate member participation in community programs.
• Conduct individual and group activities.
• Support members in achieving independence.

Skills

Compassion

Creativity

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Training Counselor/Direct Support Professional

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Description

Make a Lasting Impact as a Training Counselor at Envision Unlimited

Do you have a passion for creativity, teaching, and helping others reach their full potential? At Envision Unlimited, we believe in the power of support, compassion, and innovation to transform lives.

As a Training Counselor in our Community Transition Program, you’ll work hands-on with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, helping them build skills, express themselves, and achieve greater independence. Whether you're guiding a group activity, providing one-on-one support, or sharing your hobbies to enrich someone’s day, your role makes a real difference.

We’re looking for caring, energetic, and creative individuals who are ready to grow a career with purpose. If you're ready to be part of a team that values connection, diversity, and progress—join Envision Unlimited today.

Summary

Envision Unlimited Options Day Program empowers members with intellectual and developmental disabilities to engage in the community, build external support networks, and develop personal interests and vocational skills. Most of this assignment / position is based in community settings providing member support, fostering inclusion and belonging beyond the member’s homes. Options Training Counselors/Direct Support Professionals facilitate member participation in community programs, enhance neighborhood integration, and promote city exploration with enthusiasm and purpose.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Responsibilities, Include But Are Not Limited To

• Serve as an Interdisciplinary Team Member for members assigned by the Options Program Director
• Provide input regarding the member for Discovery, PCPs, Implementation Strategies, Behavior Plans, etc.
• Attend all pertinent training as assigned by Envision Unlimited and the Options Program Director (trainings include but are not limited to: Implementation Strategies, Behavior Plans, Principles of Person Centered Thinking, etc.)
• Apply methods described in Implementation Strategies, Behavior Plans and other plans pertinent to the member
• Follow Settings Rule requirements at all times
• Support members in accessing the community, including 31C objectives
• Support members achieve independence in all activities
• Conduct individual/group activities at the Options Program Director’s request
• Conduct individual/group activities independently
• Ensure members control their own schedule, participation in activities of their choice
• Support members in assessing their own progress and the progress of others
• Support members in completing their own paperwork such as monthly summaries
• Support members in using Quantum
• Support members in gaining/keeping employment
• Support members in utilizing the community daily
• Support participation in Options, Adventures, Expeditions and Neighbors programming
• Respond to medical and behavioral emergencies following appropriate Health and Safety, Safety Care, First Aid, CPR, event/CIRAS reporting and other procedures as necessary
• Successful completion of all required training for certification as Direct Support Professional (DSP)
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Other Expectations

Employees shall respect the diversity of all individuals (e.g., clients, co-workers, stakeholders) and refrain from any form of discrimination and/or based upon a person’s legally protected characteristics or conduct, including but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression.

Employees share the responsibility of creating and maintaining a welcoming, supportive, and inclusive work environment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all employees so classified.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, physical requirements may include standing, walking, and sitting; seeing; hearing and listening; clear speech; dexterity and use of hands and fingers.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment described here is representative of that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. The work environment may include any or all of the following: working alone; working with others, verbal contact with others and face-to-face contact

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

EDUCATION, SKILLS, And/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma, Bachelor's degree preferred
• Valid drivers license
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Six months or more experience working with the I/DD population.
• College course work in related field (social work/psychology/sociology/special education/rehabilitation/human services etc.
• Registration on the Illinois Health Care Worker Registry as a DSP (Direct Service Professional.)
• Hobbies and / or skills in the area of dance, arts & crafts, theater, gardening, sewing etc. are desirable qualities in the ideal candidate.
  
  

Envision Unlimited offers competitive salaries and a generous benefit package to our professionals:

Blue Cross/Blue Shield Medical Coverage: HMO, PPO

Dental and Vision Insurance Options

Company paid Life and LTD Insurance

Voluntary plans (Pet discount program, AD&D, Life, Critical Illness, Short Term Disability)

12 Paid Holidays

Paid vacation, sick time and personal days

403B retirement plan

In house training and CEU’s

Employee Assistance Network

Opportunity for career growth & development

Salary Description

$23.25 Per Hour

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

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• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations

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