Transitional Support Specialist

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Under the direction and supervision of the Life Skills Administrator/Adult Services Administrator, provide supportive assistance, personal care & training to consumers in their daily living, social, recreational, day services and community activities, in accordance with the goals & requirements prescribed in each consumer’s I.S.P. and in a manner that facilitates cross-team collaboration, cooperation and service integration across work unit, departments and organizational boundaries.

• Provide support & comfort to people with developmental and other disabilities, assisting them to lead self‑directed lives, achieve their personal goals and contribute to their community; and encourage attitudes and behaviors that enhance inclusion in their communities.
• While working for our agency, you will obtain First Aid and CPR certification, completion of Department of Human Services mandated training curriculum for DSPs in Illinois, and a certification in Safety Care behavior intervention training.

• Render physical assistance frequently to persons in areas of personal care and activities of daily living and implement appropriate physical interventions during behavior incidents frequently and especially during such times when providing sole supervision, to ensure their personal safety, physical needs and well‑being which require the following capabilities.
• Salary: $18.28 per hour

Seniority level:
Entry level

Employment type:

Full‑time

Job function:
Other