Host Family Worker Respite

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Description

Envision Unlimited is a full spectrum of care organization serving
people with disabilities from infants to 80 years old regardless of
race, gender, religion, or ability to pay. Founded in Chicago in 1948,
Envision Unlimited has a legacy of evolving care delivered with empathy,
every time and everywhere. Innovative services offered across
Chicagoland and Central Illinois include community living options, novel
day programs, behavioral health services, employment programs, respite
for families, and foster care for children with disabilities.

Purpose:

The Host Family Respite will evaluate and provide training to residents
in daily living and social skills in order to assist them in achieving
and maintaining their maximum level of functioning with independent
community living.

Essential Responsibilities, include but are not limited to:

– Work a flexible schedule.
– Monitor and assist residents with personal grooming and appearance
as necessary.
– Transport and accompany residents to appointments and other
services, including day program sites, as needed.
– Supervise and assist residents in taking their medication in
accordance with program guidelines.
– Assist Caregivers with vacation days, but caring for the individual/
or individuals inside of homes.
– Assist individuals to and forth social activities, and other
meetings and appointments.
– Respond to medical and behavioral emergencies following appropriate
Health and Safety, Aggression Management, First Aid, CPR, and other
procedures as necessary.
– Plan menus and assist with meal preparation as required. Monitor and
observe residents with special dietary needs.

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 harassment based on religious, marital, ethnic, racial, gender,
sexual orientation, or other differences.

Employees share the responsibility of creating and maintaining a
welcoming and supportive work environment.

Requirements

The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and/or
ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

EDUCATION, SKILLS, and/or EXPERIENCE:

– High school diploma and/or technical school/GED equivalent
– Valid Drivers License
– Pass a full criminal background check.
– Must be able to work independently.

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.