Direct Support Professional-ChicagoLand South Suburban locations
Company: Envision Unlimited
Location: Schiller Park
Posted on: October 10, 2024
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Job Description:
Description: Envision Unlimited is a full spectrum of care
organization serving people with disabilities from infants to 80
years old regardless of race, gender, religion, or ability to pay.
Founded in Chicago in 1948, Envision Unlimited has a legacy of
evolving care delivered with empathy, every time and everywhere.
Innovative services offered across Chicagoland and Central Illinois
include community living options, novel day programs, behavioral
health services, employment programs, respite for families, and
foster care for children with disabilities. Purpose: The Direct
Support Professional will evaluate and provide training to
residents in daily living and social skills in order to assist them
in achieving and maintaining their maximum level of functioning
with independent community living. Essential Responsibilities:
Monitor and assist residents with personal grooming and appearance
as necessary Transport and accompany residents to appointments and
other services, including day program sites, as needed Supervise
and assist residents in taking their medication in accordance with
program guidelines Assist residents in preparation of daily
schedules to include performance of household chores, social
activities, and other meetings and appointments Perform cleaning
and housekeeping duties such as, but not limited to: vacuuming,
dusting, sweeping, and mopping, monitor and assist residents with
daily bedroom maintenance Respond to medical and behavioral
emergencies following appropriate Health and Safety, Aggression
Management, First Aid, CPR, and other procedures as necessary Plan
menus and assist with meal preparation as required. Monitor and
observe residents with special dietary needs. Essential
responsibilities per the needs of the program Must be able to pass
Safety Care training, demonstrating physical ability to perform
stability holds and leg wraps. 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 harassment based on religious, marital,
ethnic, racial, gender, sexual orientation, or other differences.
Employees share the responsibility of creating and maintaining a
welcoming and supportive work environment. Requirements: EDUCATION,
SKILLS, and/or EXPERIENCE: High School Diploma/GED (required proof)
Be able to pass a background check Reliable transportation DSP
experience preferred Drivers License required 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. MUST pass Safety Care course with
physical techniques that include but not limited to: stability
holds, leg wraps, floor drops. 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. NOW WITH A $1000 SIGN ON BONUS Envision Unlimited 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. 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 insurance, AD&D,
Life, Critical Illness, Short Term Disability) 12 Paid Holidays
Paid vacation, sick time and personal days 403B plan In house
training and CEU's Employee Assistance Network Support for pursuing
clinical licensure (financial and time off) Opportunity for career
growth & development This is a unionized position Multiple job
positions available throughout Chicagoland South Suburban area.
This is a unionized position PI71e7cfab98df-31181-30640750
Keywords: Envision Unlimited, Skokie , Direct Support Professional-ChicagoLand South Suburban locations, Other , Schiller Park, Illinois
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