Community Day Service Trainer/Driver

MACON RESOURCES INC • Decatur, IL

85d • $18 - $18

About The Position

Do you want to get PAID to make a difference in someone's life? If so, Macon Resources is the place for you! MRI serves over 800 children and adults with disabilities in the Decatur community. You might be thinking, That's a lot of people! How do you serve that many? Well, hopefully YOU can help us! Direct Support Professionals are the backbone of MRI. They help our individuals gain freedom and independence by assisting them in everyday tasks. At times, you may assist with toileting and feeding and other times you will help supervise and train persons served in various job skills. Come make a difference! All full time employees are eligible for health, life, vision, and FREE dental. You'll also receive paid vacation, personal, AND sick time!

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One or more years work experience with individuals with developmental disabilities and/or mental illness preferred.
• Must pass a reading test and comprehend and recognize errors.
• Ability to counsel, advise, teach, resolve conflicts, and direct staff and families.
• Effective communication skills in both oral and written form.
• Ability to adapt to frequent change and perform adequately in critical situations.
• Reliable transportation and valid Illinois Driver's License.
• Must be 21 years of age and maintain personal auto insurance.
• Physical capability to lift and carry 50 pounds and assist in lifting non-ambulatory individuals.
• Full range of mobility and adequate hearing.
• Willingness to learn basic manual communication signs.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of developmental disabilities, mental illness, and active treatment principles.
• Willingness to learn about normalization and least restrictive environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with disabilities in everyday tasks to promote independence.
• Supervise and train persons served in various job skills.
• Provide assistance with toileting and feeding when necessary.
• Maintain confidentiality of payroll, financial, personnel, and information related to persons served.
• Adhere to safety policies and procedures of Macon Resources, Inc.
• Complete MRI training requirements.
• Obtain and maintain first-aid and CPR certification.
• Communicate effectively with staff, families, and the public.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance
• Free dental insurance
• Paid vacation
• Paid personal time
• Paid sick time

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees