Direct Support Professional

Description :

Envision Unlimited is a full spectrum of care organization serving people with intellectual, developmental and psychiatric disabilities.

Our mission is to provide quality services that promote choice, independence, and inclusion. Founded in Chicago in 1948, Envision Unlimited has a legacy of evolving care delivered with empathy, every time and everywhere.

Our innovative services include community living options; novel day programs; employment, respite and mental health services, and foster care for children with disabilities.

Beyond our day-to-day efforts supporting members and their caregivers in Illinois, we are advocates, and Envision Unlimited's impact is far-reaching.

Through outreach, evaluation, and service planning, we help thousands of people become part of the community, transition to safe homes, and access support services so they can live their lives to their greatest potential.

Purpose : The DSP 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 for Direct Support Professional include but are not limited to :

• 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
• Coach members to utilize coping strategies during moments of distress, delivering support to facilitate de-escalation.

Requirements : OTHER EXPECTATIONS :

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.

EDUCATION, SKILLS, and / or EXPERIENCE :

• High School Diploma / GED (required proof)
• Be able to pass a background check
• Reliable transportation
• Valid Driver's license

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

WORK LOCATION :

Positions available in the following neighborhoods :

• Hermosa
• Roger's Park
• Edison Park
• Jefferson Park
• Morton Grove
• Forest Park
• Humboldt Park

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.

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