Residential Care Workers / DSP

Center on Deafness Is Hiring Residential Care Workers:

We are currently hiring Mental Health Workers and DSPs for our adult residential program located in Northbrook and Glenview. The Center on Deafness serves adults who are Deaf and have an intellectual disability or mental health needs. We have several positions available for evening, weekend and overnight shifts. Full time and Part time positions are available. Full time positions include benefits. Qualified candidates should possess the ability to demonstrate care and compassion, the desire to help individuals reach their full potential, and the willingness the learn sign language. Salary $19.00 per hour if DSP Certified.

Shifts Available:

Day Shifts: Saturday and Sunday 9:00 - 4:00

Evening shifts: Sunday - Saturday 3:15 - 10:45

Overnight Shifts Monday - Saturday 10:45pm - 8:45am

Job Duties Include:

• Provide an environment where individuals feel safe and supported
• Supervise clients to ensure safety and well-being
• Assist and teach ADL skills such as food preparation, laundry, and other household tasks
• Facilitate community outings; including driving
• Lead individual and group skill-building activities in the areas of daily living, social skills, and community integration.
• Encourage positive relationship building
• Implement treatment plans
• Timely completion of all required documentation
• Ensure the home meets quality standards for cleanliness

Job Requirements:

• Must possess a valid driver's license
• Minimum high school diploma
• Experience is preferred, but will train
• Sensitivity, awareness, and understanding of the client's needs
• Ability to handle disruptive behaviors in a calm, professional manner
• Ability to pass a background check

** Center on Deafness is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $19.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Northbrook, IL 60062 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Northbrook, IL 60062: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person