What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential Specialist – CILA - Decatur, IL position at Developmental Foundations?
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 4-6 employees that serve our individuals, helping with transportation to medical appointments, assisting with recordkeeping and providing direct care in Decatur, IL. If you have Direct Support Person (DSP) or CNA experience, this is a great advanced-level job for you!
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 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, email
- Strong communication in writing and in person
Requirements:
- High School diploma/signed High School transcript including graduation date/G.E.D. - high school completion 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 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!
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