Direct Support Professional-Residential Training Counselor

Great opportunity to provide residential support services for adults with developmental disabilities in a group home/apartment.

Provide support and supervision on activities involved in daily living:  housekeeping, cooking, budgeting, practicing good hygiene, taking care of one's health, recreation and other day to day needs of persons with autism, cerebral palsy, Down Syndrome and other intellectual and developmental disabilities. 

Must have one year's experience in social services and have the physical stamina and ability to lift, redirect and otherwise participate in the day to day lives of individuals with disabilities in their home setting.

Must read and be able to communicate in English with residents.  Must be able to document activities, health and other issues for daily recordkeeping.  Participation in individual planning and other meetings related to individual programs will be necessary.

Regular hours vary from 3 pm to 11 pm, weekends mandatory with some overnight schedules necessary.

Requires HS diploma and experience working in social services.  Additional training is required and provided by Avenues to Independence.  

Direct Support Professionals must meet the required standards set by the State of Illinois, for training and Nurses Aide registry and background checks.  You must meet all of these requirements to be eligible for employment with Avenues. 

We offer a competitive salary, good benefits and a supportive environment with a positive team approach.

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