Training Counselor chez Envision Unlimited

Description

Summary:  

The basic function of the Training Counselor is to provide quality services which promote choice, independence, and community integration to adults with developmental disabilities or other special needs. 

Essential Responsibilities (include but not limited to:) 

1. Serve as an Interdisciplinary Team Member for members assigned by Program Director / Coordinators. 
2. Provide input regarding the member for Discovery, PCPs, Implementation Strategies, Behavior Plans, etc. 
3. Attend training on Implementation Strategies and Behavior Plans as instructed 
4. Apply methods described in Implementation Strategies, Behavior Plans and other plans pertinent to the member 
5. Implement Principles of Person-Centered Thinking 
6. Always follow Settings Rule requirements 
7. Support members in accessing the community, including 31C objectives 
8. Support members achieve independence in all activities 
9. Conduct individual/group activities at Program Coordinator request 
10. Conduct individual/group activities independently 
11. Ensure members control their own schedule, participation in activities of their choice 
12. Support members in assessing their own progress and the progress of others 
13. Support members in completing their own paperwork such as monthly summaries 
14. Support members in using Quantum  
15. Support members in gaining/keeping employment 
16. Support members in utilizing the community on a daily basis 
17. Support program use of Adventures, Expeditions and Neighbors programming 
18. Respond to medical and behavioral emergencies following appropriate Health and Safety, Safety Care, First Aid, CPR, event/CIRUS reporting and other procedures as necessary.  
19. Successful completion of all required training for certification as Direct Support Professional (DSP) 
20. Valid driver’s license (preferred) 

Requirements

SUPERVISORY?RESPONSIBILITIES  

No?supervisory?responsibilities.  

OTHER?EXPECTATIONS  

Employees shall respect the diversity of all individuals (e.g., members, co-workers, stakeholders) and refrain from any form of discrimination and/or harassment based on religious, marital, ethnic, racial, gender, sexual/gender orientation, or other differences. 

Employees share the responsibility of creating and maintaining a welcoming and supportive work environment. 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all employees so classified. 

QUALIFICATIONS  

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential?duty?satisfactorily.?The?requirements?listed?below?are?representative?of?the?knowledge,?skill and/or ability required.?  

EDUCATION, SKILLS, and/or EXPERIENCE 

• Six months or more experience working with the I/DD?population. 
• College course work in related field?(social work/psychology/sociology/special education/rehabilitation/human services?etc.) 
• Registration on the Illinois Health Care Worker Registry?as a DSP (Direct Service Professional.) 
• Hobbies and / or skills around dance, arts & crafts, theater, gardening, sewing etc. are desirable qualities in the ideal candidate.  

PHYSICAL?DEMANDS  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by?an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.?Reasonable?accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the?essential?functions.  

While performing the duties of this job, physical requirements may include standing,?walking, and sitting; seeing, hearing and listening; clear speech; dexterity and use of?hands and?fingers.  

WORK?ENVIRONMENT Change where appropriate 

The work environment described here is representative of that an employee encounters?while?performing?the?essential functions?of?this?job.  

The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. The work?environment?may?include?any?or?all?the?following:?working?alone;?working?with?others,?verbal?contact with others?and?face-to-face?contact.