Direct Support Life Skills Trainer at Sevita
Palatine, IL 60251
About the Job
**Starting New Pay Rate of $18/hr and up based on experience**
Direct Support Life Skills Trainer - Adolescent (Teens) Program
Would you like to make a difference every day in someone’s life? In this role you will carry out rewarding work and play a crucial role in the success of our organization.
Provide training, assistance and supervision to individuals receiving care in the areas of living skills, therapeutic recreation, and other forms of assistance in both residential and community settings.
Assist with daily activities such as meal preparation, personal hygiene, shopping, cleaning, and medication administration.
Facilitate the working relationships between employers and individuals served, and support community involvement by accompanying them on outings, or providing transportation to work or other activities.
Work closely with our clinical staff to support the therapeutic and behavioral plans in place.
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Six months to one year of experience in the human services field
Valid Driver's License from state of residence
Must be minimum of 21 years of age to work in the Adolescent (Teens) Program per DCFS specifications.
Successful clearance of background checks
A caring attitude with a dedication to assisting others
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and effective communication skills
A reliable, responsible attitude and a compassionate approach
A commitment to quality in everything you do
Whether you have previous experience in a role like this, or this just sounds like the type of impact you want to make… we want to hear from you!
Why Join Us?
Full, Part-time, and As Needed schedules available
Paid Time Off and Health benefits to employees working a minimum of 30 hours/week
Paid training, Holiday pay, Mileage reimbursement
Career development and advancement opportunities
Work with some of the best co-workers you could ask for and see your impact on the lives of those individuals we serve
A dynamic work environment where no day is ever the same as the next
Since our funding comes from Federal and State payers, we offer stability, and secure work opportunities
EOE/AAE/ADA
Work with fantastic co-workers - Come join our team – Apply Today!
Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face.
We’ve made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S.
Sevita is committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and respects the unique talents, experiences, and perspectives of our employees and the people we serve. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.
