Training Counselor

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Description

Empower lives. Shape futures. Grow your career.

At Envision Unlimited, we believe every person deserves the chance to thrive, connect, and shape their own future. We’re seeking a compassionate, organized, and mission-driven Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional Case Manager to support adults with developmental disabilities in living full, meaningful lives.

This is more than a job — it’s an opportunity to be a trusted advocate, problem-solver, and partner in helping people reach their goals.

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:)

• Serve as an Interdisciplinary Team Member for members assigned by Program Director / Coordinators.
• Provide input regarding the member for Discovery, PCPs, Implementation Strategies, Behavior Plans, etc.
• Attend training on Implementation Strategies and Behavior Plans as instructed
• Apply methods described in Implementation Strategies, Behavior Plans and other plans pertinent to the member
• Implement Principles of Person-Centered Thinking
• Always follow Settings Rule requirements
• Support members in accessing the community, including 31C objectives
• Support members achieve independence in all activities
• Conduct individual/group activities at Program Coordinator request
• Conduct individual/group activities independently
• Ensure members control their own schedule, participation in activities of their choice
• Support members in assessing their own progress and the progress of others
• Support members in completing their own paperwork such as monthly summaries
• Support members in using Quantum
• Support members in gaining/keeping employment
• Support members in utilizing the community on a daily basis
• Support program use of Adventures, Expeditions and Neighbors programming
• Respond to medical and behavioral emergencies following appropriate Health and Safety, Safety Care, First Aid, CPR, event/CIRUS reporting and other procedures as necessary.
• Successful completion of all required training for certification as Direct Support Professional (DSP)
• 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 coursework in a related field (social work, psychology, sociology, special education, rehabilitation, human services, etc.).
• Registration on the Illinois Health Care Worker Registry as a DSP (Direct Support Professional).
• Hobbies and/or skills in areas such as 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; and dexterity and use of hands and fingers.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

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 of the following: working alone, working with others, verbal contact with others, and face-to-face contact.

Envision Unlimited offers competitive salaries and a generous benefit package to our professionals:

Blue Cross/Blue Shield Medical Coverage: HMO, PPO

Dental and Vision Insurance Options

Company paid Life and LTD Insurance

Voluntary plans (Pet insurance, AD&D, Life, Critical Illness, Short Term Disability)

12 Paid Holidays

Paid vacation, sick time and personal days

403b plan

In house training and CEU’s

Employee Assistance Network

Support for pursuing clinical licensure (financial and time off)

Opportunity for career growth & development

Envision Unlimited provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.