Job description

General Functions:

Provide general oversight and supervision of the operations and activities at the clients’ home, and when accompanying clients into the community.

Specific Functions:

• Properly complete daily documentation: progress notes, incident reports, inspection checklists, client contact hours, program data, etc.
• Oversee and provide instruction in client routines such as housekeeping, kitchen chores, laundry, personal shopping, banking and others.
• Provide client skill training as specified in the Individualized Services Plan/Individual Habilitation Plan, and provide documentation. Skill training areas may include: cooking, meal planning, housekeeping, kitchen chores, laundry, shopping, banking, etc.
• Participate as a team member in the development of the clients' Individualized Services Plan/Individual Habilitation Plan.
• Maintain awareness of clients' physical condition and activity level and report suspected problems or symptoms to the Lead Direct Support Professional, Case Manager, Nurse, or other administrative personnel.
• Supervise the clients in the self-administration of prescribed medications and treatments, and document the procedure when applicable.
• Communicate appropriately and effectively with consultants and other staff of the agency. Respond appropriately to clients' family and friends, as well as guests of the clients.
• Be familiar with the location and the organization of the client records and files, and other record keeping systems.
• Implement behavior development programs and complete documentation, if applicable.
• Provide counseling and crisis intervention to clients in need of such assistance and guidance.
• Operate agency vehicle in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Respond per established procedures to all emergency situations including: medical, behavioral, fire, severe weather and other hazards.
• Be familiar, and act in accordance, with established safety regulations, policies and procedures.
• Perform minor maintenance and housekeeping at the direction of the Lead Direct Support Professional or other administrative personnel.
• Supervise and assist the clients in recreational programming, medical appointments, shopping or other activities as appropriate.
• If appropriately qualified, may serve as MHP for planning and delivery of Medicaid mental health services.
• Perform other unspecified tasks and duties at the direction of the Lead Direct Support Professional, Case Manager, Coordinator of Residential Services, Associate Director of Residential Services , Director of Residential Services or other administrative personnel.

• Maintain ongoing compliance with all agency-related training and certification requirements.
• Respond per established procedures to all emergency situations including medical, behavioral, fire, severe weather, and other hazards.
• Operate agency or personal vehicle in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or equivalent. Driving record in accordance with agency policy. A post offer physical and criminal background check required. EOE.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $14.00 - $16.39 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

COVID-19 considerations:
Mask are Required

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Joliet, IL 60436: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

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