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Community Living Specialist - Bi-Annual Retention Bonuses!
DSC provides educational professional residential employment and behavioral support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Champaign and Ford counties. We have an excellent work environment where you will be part of a team that is positive caring and dedicated to making a difference in the lives of the people to whom we provide services. If you are seeking a rewarding and fulfilling job we are currently hiring for the position of Community Living Specialist.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
As a Community Living Specialist at DSC you will be responsible for assessing individual needs and providing ongoing personal support and guidance with all areas of daily living. This includes developing implementing and modifying Individual Support Plans (ISPs) scheduling transporting and participating in medical dental psychiatric and diagnostic appointments and providing financial oversight and monitoring as Representative Payee.
REQUIREMENTS:
Knowledge understanding and the ability to work with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Polished interpersonal communication and organizational skills.
Ability to undertake responsibility take initiative and to structure and arrange own schedule within assigned work hours. Available to work a variety of hours including participation in the agency on call emergency response pager system.
Successful completion of agency training within 90 days of hire.
High School diploma or equivalent.
Reliable transportation with adequate insurance to cover transportation of individuals.
HOURS:
40 hours a week
WHAT WE OFFER YOU:
Grant-funded retention bonuses - up to 2 payments for a maximum of $1200 per fiscal year! (depending on when in the grant year you were hired)
Professional resources available through the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) with opportunities to connect with peers from all over the U.S.
All benefits start day 1 of employment
$19 per hour
21 days of paid time off (PTO) 10 paid holidays 1 personal holiday and 6 days of paid reserve sick leave per year
Medical dental life and disability coverage (starts first day of employment)
Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) Flex Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care Account (DCA)
Voluntary benefits including vision STD critical illness accident legal insurance and identity theft protection
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Employee referral program (up to $1000 per referral)
Family-oriented work environment casual dress and employee appreciation events
Employee assistance program
Please follow the link below to view our full summary of employee benefits DSC SUMMARY OF EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
EOE
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority