Group Respite Scout

at Envision Unlimited in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Group Respite Scout
Southern Illinois, IL

Description

Envision Unlimited’s Community Day Programming is expanding our Adventures Unlimited program to meet the needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities who currently are not receiving DHS waiver services. Adventures Unlimited is a respite program offered to families in need of caregiver relief in the Chicago Metropolitan Area. Adventures Unlimited seeks to match individuals and families with programming that more than meets their needs. This program is hoping to add one more team member in the Central and Southern Illinois region as we expand our programming throughout the state.

Currently, seeking a Lead Group Respite Coordinator to help with conducting outreach, intake interviews, reporting and filing exit surveys with each new client and submitting timely paperwork for quarterly DHS reports. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Essential Responsibilities, include but are not limited to:

• Conduct outreach opportunities at local schools and vocational fairs.

• Cold-calling individuals who have previously expressed interest in receiving services for themselves or a family member with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

• Conduct interviews with individuals and family members to introduce the program and inquire about the needs of the household as it pertains to respite services.

• Must be organized and take pertinent notes regarding preferences, behavioral needs and care required prior to scheduling an in-person activity.

• Planning and organizing group respite events and activities.

• Direct Support of members in participation of all Group Respite activities.

• Conduct exit surveys with each member after each activity to record feedback after participation in Adventures Unlimited activities.

• Great communication skills

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES 

No supervisory responsibilities. 

OTHER EXPECTATIONS

Employees shall respect the diversity of all individuals (e.g., clients, co-workers, stakeholders) and refrain from any form of discrimination and/or based upon a person’s legally protected characteristics or conduct, including but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression.  

Employees share the responsibility of creating and maintaining a welcoming, supportive, and inclusive 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.

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; 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. 

Requirements

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

• High School Diploma and/or GED equivalent.

• Attend mandatory trainings offered Monday -Friday 9am-5pm.

• Pass a full criminal background check.

• Must have a valid driver’s license and be willing to travel

• Reliable Transportation

• Must become a DCFS of Illinois Mandated Reporter

Nice To Have: (but not required)

• Six months or more experience working with the DD/ID population.
• College course work in related field (social work/psychology/sociology/special education/rehabilitation/human services etc..)
• Bi-lingual in Spanish.
• Hobby skills in the arena dance, arts & crafts, theater, gardening, sewing etc…

Location: (Hybrid) Central / Southern, IL

Schedule: Part-time – flexible schedule may fluctuate Monday – Saturday

 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.