Job Description
Provides supportive and educational services to youth and adults with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities who have the Home and Community Based waiver and/or Medicaid, including Medicaid MCOs. The Community Support Worker will provide support to individuals in their homes and the community by teaching skills that foster independence and social connections and promote mental health. Services are primarily offered in the northern part of Chicago and the northern suburbs.
Knowledge, Skills and Responsibilities: - Facilitate the individual’s participation in activities, skill development, or other supports identified in the Personal Plan, service plan or IMCANS
- Providing support can include, but is not limited to support around daily care, navigating the community/learning transportation; facilitating social and leisure opportunities, promotes interests and skill building; assists with identifying and accessing resources; and activities promote mental health.
- Support the well-being and safety of the individual.
- Advocate on behalf of and promote the individual’s ability to self-advocate.
- Be a part of a collaborative support system that may include family, friends, professionals, and community members.
- Regularly meet with supervisor and clinical team as appropriate.
- Complete accurate documentation of activities on a regular basis (daily, weekly).
- Provide and assist with transportation during meetings with individual.
- Attend team meetings as scheduled.
- Opportunities to be a part of other program activities/events.
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements: - Must be at least 21 years old, with a high school diploma or GED.
- Demonstrated ability to accept supervision and work constructively with individuals, colleagues and the community
- Direct Support Professional (DSP) certified preferred, or ability to complete training to become certified within 60 days of hire.
- Ability to work a flexible yet consistent schedule (evenings and weekends required)
- Complete CPR/First Aid training.
- Complete Physical and Background Check.
- Must have access to a dependable car, valid Illinois Driver’s License, and auto insurance.
- Must be able to meet physical demands of the position including but not limited to standing and walking.
Preferred: - Bachelor Degree
- Experience working with children and/or adults with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities and/or mental illness and/or Autism.
WHAT YOU'LL LOVE ABOUT US: - Mission-driven work: Be part of a team dedicated to making a positive impact in the community.
- Collaborative culture: Work alongside supportive colleagues who value respect, inclusivity, and shared success.
- Ongoing growth and development: We invest in QIAs through continuous training, professional development opportunities, and mentorship. You’ll be supported to strengthen your skills, explore new areas of expertise, and grow as a professional.
- Compensation: The compensation for this role is $22.56 per hour. Plus, mileage reimbursement
Union - BUR EEO Statement: Jewish Child and Family Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) employer. JCFS prohibits illegal discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, source of income, housing status, military service or discharge status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other protected category established by law, statute or ordinance.
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Job Tags
Hourly pay, Work from home, Flexible hours, Weekend work, Afternoon shift