Job Information
Envision Unlimited Training Counselor in Chicago, Illinois
This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/12450069
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.
Essential Responsibilities (include but not limited to:)
1. Serve as an Interdisciplinary Team Member for members assigned by Program Director / Coordinators.
2. Provide input regarding the member for Discovery, PCPs, Implementation Strategies, Behavior Plans, etc.
3. Attend training on Implementation Strategies and Behavior Plans as instructed
4. Apply methods described in Implementation Strategies, Behavior Plans and other plans pertinent to the member
5. Implement Principles of Person Centered Thinking
6. Follow Settings Rule requirements at all times
7. Support members in accessing the community, including 31C objectives
8. Support members achieve independence in all activities
9. Conduct individual/group activities at Program Coordinator request
10. Conduct individual/group activities independently
11. Ensure members control their own schedule, participation in activities of their choice
12. Support members in assessing their own progress and the progress of others
13. Support members in completing their own paperwork such as monthly summaries
14. Support members in using Quantum
15. Support members in gaining/keeping employment
16. Support members in utilizing the community on a daily basis
17. Support program use of Adventures, Expeditions and Neighbors programming
18. Respond to medical and behavioral emergencies following appropriate Health and Safety, Safety Care, First Aid, CPR, event/CIRUS reporting and other procedures as necessary.
19. Successful completion of all required training for certification as Direct Support Professional (DSP)
20. Valid drivers license (preferred)
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
No supervisory responsibilities.
OTHER EXPECTATIONS
Employees shall respect the diversity of all individuals (e.g., members, co-workers, stakeholders) and refrain from any form of discrimination and/or harassment based on religious, marital, ethnic, racial, gender, sexual/gender orientation, or other differences.
Employees share the responsibility of creating and maintaining a welcoming and supportive 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.
Requirements
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
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.
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.MUSTpass 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.