Respite Worker- Central Illinois

Description

Envision Unlimited is a large non-profit agency committed to providing services for adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities and/or mental illness. We emphasize quality services that promote choice, independence, and community integration. Through the collaborative efforts of an interdisciplinary team, our members receive person-centered services aimed at improving the functionality and practical application of social, financial, and emotional skills. In addition, we work to build partnerships with our community to enrich the lives of our members by creating lasting opportunities that will strengthen relationships for a lifetime. Our programs include, but are not limited to, ABA Therapy for Children, Community Day Program, Community Living, Mental Health, Employment and Career Services, and Foster Care.

Purpose:

To provide relief to the primary caretaker of an individual with a developmental disability in their home and provide habilitation services.

Essential Responsibilities , include but are not limited to:

• •Provide supervision and guidance to client while primary caretaker is out of the home.
• •Provide a safe environment while primary caretaker is out of the home. Provide services to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of the client.
• •Adhere to routines, behavior management, communication techniques etc. as prescribed by the family through their training.
• •Maintain appropriate and up to date training as required by Envision and the Respite Care Program.

Multiple job positions available throughout Central Illinois Area. Links provided below.

https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/1085765

https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/1085763

https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/1085762

https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/1085761

https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/1085760

https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/1085758

https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/1085754

https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/1085751

https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/1085750

https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/1085747

OTHER EXPECTATIONS

Employees shall respect the diversity of all individuals (e.g., clients, co-workers, stakeholders) and refrain from any form of discrimination and/or harassment based on religious, marital, ethnic, racial, gender, sexual orientation, or other differences.

Employees share the responsibility of creating and maintaining a welcoming and supportive work environment.

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.

EDUCATION, SKILLS, and/or EXPERIENCE:

• •Must be 18 years or older.
• •Must successfully complete the Envision Respite care training Program.

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.