Behavioral Support Specialist

4 weeks ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Envision Unlimited Full time

Job Summary:

Evaluate and provide training to residents in daily living skills, including personal hygiene and grooming, housekeeping, laundry and clothing care, meal planning and preparation, money management and budgeting, socialization, and recreation leisure activities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Evaluate and provide training to residents in daily living skills
  • Implement group and individual programs to promote growth and development toward independent living skills
  • Assist residents in preparation of daily schedules to include performance of household chores, social activities, and other meetings and appointments
  • Complete and ensure the timelines of all assigned documents and forms
  • Monitor maintenance of living facility to assure safe, clean and healthy environment for individuals
  • Monitor residents to ensure wellness and safety
  • Supervise residents schedules and activities to ensure timely arrival to day program or other appointments
  • Supervise and assist residents in taking their medication in accordance with program guidelines
  • Attend and participate in staffing meetings
  • Assist in planning and supervising recreational and social program activities
  • Plan menus and assist with meal preparation as required
  • Monitor/support and observe residents with special dietary needs
  • Attend and participate in all staff meetings
  • Respond to medical and behavioral emergencies following appropriate Health and Safety, SafetyCare, First Aid, CPR, and other procedures as necessary
  • Monitor and assist residents with personal grooming and appearance as necessary
  • Immediately report any medical/behavioral issues or emergencies or other unusual incidents to House Manager, Administrator, QIDP, and Registered Nurse Trainer
  • Complete training on the Skills System and ability to implement with all members

Other Responsibilities:

  • Transport and accompany residents to appointments and other services
  • Check all rooms upon arrival to ensure that all residents are home and regularly monitored to ensure wellness and safety
  • Check and secure all doors and windows to ensure building safety
  • Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements:

The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.



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