Are you looking to make a difference in people's lives?

Envision Unlimited is excited to bring aboard In-Home Respite Workers in Central Illinois to provide respite services for families.

Qualifications: Must be 18 years or older. Must successfully complete the Envision Respite care training Program.

Purpose: To provide relief to the primary caretaker of an individual with a developmental disability in their home and provide habilitation services.

Essential Responsibilities:
1. Provide supervision and guidance to client while primary caretaker is out of the home.
2. 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.
3. Adhere to routines, behavior management, communication techniques etc. as prescribed by the family through their training.
4. Maintain appropriate and up to date training as required by Envision and the Respite Care Program


About Envision

Envision Unlimited is a large non-profit agency with locations in the greater Chicagoland area, as well as Central Illinois. We provide community day, residential, case management, career, and mental health services to adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities and/or mental illness. We also have programs in children’s foster care. Our continued commitment is to provide persons with disabilities or other special needs quality supports which promote choice, independence and community inclusion. Through the collaborative efforts of an interdisciplinary team, our members receive person-centered services aimed at improving functionality and independence. We work to build partnerships with our community to enrich the lives of our members by creating opportunities that will strengthen relationships for a lifetime.

Pay: $12.00/hour
To apply, please visit www.respitecareers.envisionunlimited.org.


DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or a responsibility required of the employee and is subject to change based on the needs of the department and/or agency.


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