Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

In conjunction with Residential Direct Support Persons, provides supervision, self-care training and therapeutic activities while fostering independence, to residents of a home for persons with developmental disabilities by performing the following duties.

• Treats others with respect, courtesy and tact and promote an environment that encourages diversity and inclusion
• Provide direct care to meet physical, emotional, and behavioral needs of the individuals on and off site, in accordance to individuals Implementation Strategies (IS) and Behavior Support Plan (BSP)
• Provide safe transportation of individuals utilizing agency vehicles
• Assist in preparing meals in accordance to their dietary orders
• Develops household schedules and budget, monitors and revises as needed
• Responsible for meal planning, inventory, grocery shopping, preparation and serving of meals
• Assists with personal budget preparation. Oversees distribution of individual weekly personal allowances and household funds. Financial reporting of residents funds as required
• Responsible for the CILA checking account. Keeps detailed financial records
• Maintains charts for each individual resident
• Participates in development of individual program plans, attends meetings and reports individuals progress
• Accompanies residents to doctors' appointments, and reports results to RSM.
• Oversee staff schedule and fringe requests. Submit staff time sheets weekly to RSM.
• Be available to address scheduling concerns after hours and weekends.
• Utilize the computer systems for data entry and electronic communication
• Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor Maintain compliance with all agency policies and procedures

Competencies:

• Commitment to our mission: Providing a better quality of life to individuals with intellectual disabilities

Attendance and Punctuality:

Reports for work on time and provides advanced notice of need for absence

Reliability/Dependability:

Manages time and workload effectively to meet responsibilities

Communication Skills:

Communication is clear, organized and effective; listens and comprehends well

Judgment and Decision-Making:

Makes thoughtful, well-reasoned decisions; exercises good judgment, resourcefulness and creativity in problem-solving

Initiative and Flexibility:

Shows initiative, identifies problems and solutions, adjusts to unexpected changes

Cooperation and Teamwork:

Respectful of colleagues and makes valuable contributions to help achieve goals

General Requirements:

High School Diploma/GED 1 year experience with intellectual disabilities (DSP certification preferred) Valid Driver's License

• START is an equal opportunity employer

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $20.50 per hour

Benefits:

403(b) 403(b) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Ability to

Commute:

Murphysboro, IL 62966 (Required)

Work Location:

In person