Direct Support Professional at Envision Unlimited

Homewood, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Jun, 26

Salary

21.95

Posted On

25 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Direct Support, Daily Living Support, Medication Assistance, Coaching, Mentoring, Role Modeling, Patience, Driving, Background Check Compliance, Diversity Respect, Interpersonal Communication

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Description Now Hiring: Direct Support Professionals (DSPs)! Chicago, IL | Full-Time | Community Living Services Looking to make a real difference while working with an amazing team? Join Envision Unlimited, where we empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live life to the fullest! About Envision Unlimited: Founded in 1948 in Chicago, Envision Unlimited provides a full spectrum of care for individuals with disabilities ranging in age from infancy to 80+. We serve all individuals regardless of race, gender, religion, or ability to pay. Our innovative services span Chicagoland and Central Illinois and include community living, day programs, behavioral health, employment services, family respite, and foster care. Our innovative services span Chicagoland and Central Illinois and include community living, day programs, behavioral health, employment services, family respite, foster care and Supportive Housing. Learn more at: www.envisionunlimited.org What you’ll do: Support daily living tasks (think: cooking, cleaning, self-care) Help members get to appointments and day programs Assist with medications Coach through tough moments and celebrate big wins Be a friend, mentor, and role model You should have: A high school diploma or GED (This is an essential requirement. Proof of education and transcripts must be uploaded with application) A big heart and lots of patience Valid driver’s license + reliable transportation Ability to pass a background check Perks & Benefits Medical, dental & vision (Blue Cross Blue Shield) 12 paid holidays + vacation, sick, and personal time Pet necessity Discounts & more Paid training + CEUs + support for licensure Career growth opportunities Ready to do good and feel great? Apply today and bring your compassion to Envision Unlimited! Requirements 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. 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. 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. 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 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.

Responsibilities

Direct Support Professionals will assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in daily living tasks, including cooking, cleaning, self-care, and transportation to appointments and day programs. Responsibilities also involve medication assistance, coaching through difficult moments, and serving as a friend, mentor, and role model.