Training Counselor/Direct Support Professional

About the role

At Envision Unlimited, we empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to engage in the community, build external support networks, and develop personal interests and vocational skills. This role is based in community settings, providing support, fostering inclusion, and promoting city exploration.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an Interdisciplinary Team Member for members assigned by the Options Program Director
• Provide input regarding the member for Discovery, PCPs, Implementation Strategies, Behavior Plans, etc.
• Attend all pertinent training as assigned by Envision Unlimited and the Options Program Director
• Apply methods described in Implementation Strategies, Behavior Plans and other plans pertinent to the member
• Follow Settings Rule requirements at all times
• Support members in accessing the community, including 31C objectives
• Support members achieve independence in all activities
• Conduct individual/group activities at the Options Program Director’s request
• Conduct individual/group activities independently
• Ensure members control their own schedule, participation in activities of their choice
• Support members in assessing their own progress and the progress of others
• Support members in completing their own paperwork such as monthly summaries
• Support members in using Quantum
• Support members in gaining/keeping employment
• Support members in utilizing the community daily
• Support participation in Options, Adventures, Expeditions and Neighbors programming
• Respond to medical and behavioral emergencies following appropriate Health and Safety, Safety Care, First Aid, CPR, event/CIRAS reporting and other procedures as necessary
• Successful completion of all required training for certification as Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Qualifications

• High school diploma, Bachelor's degree preferred
• Valid drivers license
• Six months or more experience working with the I/DD population
• College course work in related field (social work/psychology/sociology/special education/rehabilitation/human services etc.)
• Registration on the Illinois Health Care Worker Registry as a DSP (Direct Service Professional)
• Hobbies and / or skills in the area of dance, arts & crafts, theater, gardening, sewing etc. are desirable qualities in the ideal candidate

Benefits

• Blue Cross/Blue Shield Medical Coverage: HMO, PPO
• Dental and Vision Insurance Options
• Company paid Life and LTD Insurance
• Voluntary plans (Pet discount program, AD&D, Life, Critical Illness, Short Term Disability)
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Paid vacation, sick time and personal days
• 403B retirement plan
• In house training and CEU’s
• Employee Assistance Network
• Opportunity for career growth & development