Envision Unlimited

Respite Worker- Central Illinois

Envision Unlimited  •  Springfield, IL (Onsite)  •  1 month ago
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Job 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

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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.

Envision Unlimited

About Envision Unlimited

Envision Unlimited is a full spectrum of care organization serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities as well as mental health challenges from infants to senior citizens, regardless of race, gender, religion, or ability to pay.

Our mission is to provide quality services that promote choice, independence and inclusion among our members. Since our founding in 1948, we have built a legacy of evolving care delivered with empathy, every time and everywhere. Our innovative services include community living options; novel day programs; employment, respite and mental health services; and foster care for children with disabilities. Today, we support 5,000 members and their caregivers in metropolitan Chicagoland and Central Illinois.

We have become an organization well-recognized for the programs and services we create and manage that result in maximum impact for our members. Through outreach, evaluation and service planning, we help thousands of people become part of the community, transition to safe homes and access support services so they can live their lives to their greatest potential.

Industry
Nonprofit & NGOs
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Chicago, IL
Year Founded
1948
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