Training Counselor

Job Type

Full-time

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 driver's 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. MUST pass 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.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

The work environment described here is representative of that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. The work environment may include any or all of the following working alone, working with others, verbal contact with others, and face-to-face contact.

Envision Unlimited offers competitive salaries and a generous benefit package to our professionals :

Blue Cross / Blue Shield Medical Coverage : HMO, PPO

Dental and Vision Insurance Options

Company paid Life and LTD Insurance

Voluntary plans (Pet insurance, AD&D, Life, Critical Illness, Short Term Disability)

12 Paid Holidays

Paid vacation, sick time and personal days

403B plan

In house training and CEU's

Employee Assistance Network

Support for pursuing clinical licensure (financial and time off)

Opportunity for career growth & development

Envision Unlimited provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Salary Description

$22.46