Support Specialist for Independent Living

1 week ago


Elk Grove Village, Illinois, United States Envision Unlimited Full time

Envision Unlimited is a leading organization in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities, offering comprehensive care services since 1948. Our mission is to empower individuals with choice, independence, and inclusion. We provide innovative solutions such as community living options, day programs, employment services, respite care, and foster care for children with disabilities.

We strive to create a welcoming and supportive environment, advocating for thousands of people to become part of their communities, transition to safe homes, and access necessary support services. Our goal is to enable individuals to reach their full potential.

Purpose: As a Direct Support Professional, you will play a vital role in evaluating and training residents in daily living and social skills to assist them in achieving their maximum level of functioning with independent community living.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Monitor and assist residents with personal grooming and appearance as needed
  • Transport and accompany residents to appointments and other services, including day program sites, as required
  • Supervise and assist residents in taking their medication according to program guidelines
  • Assist residents in preparing daily schedules to include household chores, social activities, and other meetings and appointments
  • Perform cleaning and housekeeping duties such as vacuuming, dusting, sweeping, and mopping, and monitor residents' daily bedroom maintenance
  • Respond to medical and behavioral emergencies by following appropriate Health and Safety, Aggression Management, First Aid, CPR, and other procedures as necessary
  • Plan menus and assist with meal preparation as required, monitoring residents with special dietary needs
  • Coach residents to utilize coping strategies during moments of distress, delivering support to facilitate de-escalation

Requirements and Expectations:

As an employee, you are expected to respect the diversity of all individuals and refrain from any form of discrimination based on legally protected characteristics or conduct. You will share the responsibility of creating and maintaining a welcoming, supportive, and inclusive work environment.

The salary for this position is estimated to be around $45,000 per year, depending on location and experience. The positions are available in various neighborhoods, including Hermosa, Roger's Park, Edison Park, Jefferson Park, Morton Grove, Forest Park, and Humboldt Park.

Benefits:

Envision Unlimited offers competitive salaries and a generous benefit package, including Blue Cross/Blue Shield Medical Coverage, Dental and Vision Insurance Options, Company-paid Life and LTD Insurance, Voluntary plans, Paid Holidays, Paid vacation, sick time, and personal days, 403B plan, In-house training and CEU's, Employee Assistance Network, and Support for pursuing clinical licensure.



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