Residential Specialist – CILA - CISSNA PARK, IL

Are you looking for an opportunity to serve in your local community and help others? Developmental Foundations wants you to join us as a Residential Specialist. Our family-owned company provides quality services for adults with developmental disabilities living in our CILA homes (Community Integrated Living Arrangements). As a Residential Specialist, you will make a difference for these amazing people by coordinating schedules for 4-8 employees that serve 8 clients, helping our clients get to medical appointments, assisting with recordkeeping and providing direct care. If you have Direct Support Person (DSP) or CNA experience, this is a great advanced-level job for you, at our home in Cissna Park, IL!

What to expect:

• Network of support from co-workers - trainers, nurses, supervisors and DSPs
• A sense of belonging, connection and caring
• Pay: $20.00/hourly

Benefits:

• Great work team in a residential, neighborhood, home-like setting
• Paid time off and paid vacation
• BCBSIL Health and Dental benefits, including free Vision insurance
• 401k with employer match
• DSP work qualifies for CNA license renewal

Qualifications:

• Patience, dedication and passion for client care
• Good decision-making skills
• Solid attendance record
• Computer skills and experience - Word, Excel, Outlook and TEAMS
• Strong communication in writing and in person

Requirements:

• High School diploma/signed High School transcript/G.E.D. - high school or equivalency
• Valid Illinois Driver's License
• Successfully complete and pass background check
• Weekend/holiday availability may be required
• Shift flexibility required
• One year as a successful DSP preferred, not required

Responsibilities:

• Orient and train new DSPs
• Schedule staff
• Transport and attend client medical appointments
• Meal planning and grocery orders
• Oversee household inventory
• Be available and participate in on-call duties

Make a difference today! Come Care With Us!

EOE

Salary : $20