Facility Services Aide

Park Lawn•Alsip, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Facility Services Aide assists the Program Manager with supervising assigned staff and ensuring compliance with Park Lawn policies and procedures. The aide helps implement participant outcomes identified in Personal Plans, coordinates shift coverage for Direct Support Persons (DSPs) assigned to Park Lawn Home, and models effective program implementation, support, and advocacy. The role also involves driving participants to medical appointments, shopping, and activities. The position includes directing DSPs in implementing residents’ Plans, documenting observations and training data, supporting recreational programming, coordinating staff coverage, administering and documenting medications as ordered, advocating for participants during medical appointments, and maintaining accurate records and funds. The aide must be available for evenings and weekends as directed by the Manager and may need to adjust their schedule to cover shifts. The position requires physical abilities including lifting up to 50 pounds without assistance and completing the activities identified in the job analysis screening.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One year of experience working with people with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
No disqualifying events on a criminal background check.
No disqualifying events on the Health Care Workers Registry.
Pass a pre-employment physical and drug and alcohol test.
Pass the DSP classroom and on-the-job training program approved by Illinois DHS.
Pass a medication training class.
Pass a literacy competency test at an eighth-grade level.
Understand written and spoken English.
Record observations in participants’ files and write legible, clear, accurate observations in standard English.
Lift 50 pounds without assistance and stand, sit, walk, reach, grip, bend, and lift as assessed by job analysis screening.
Remain free of alcohol and illegal substance use while working.
Become CPR/First Aid certified and maintain certification throughout employment.
Proficiency with basic computer programs, including Word, Excel, and email.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Human Services preferred.
One year of supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist the Program Manager in supervising assigned staff and ensuring compliance with Park Lawn policies and procedures.
Participate in and direct staff in implementing outcomes identified in participants’ Personal Plans.
Coordinate shift coverage of DSPs assigned to Park Lawn Home, receive staff call-offs when the Manager is unavailable, arrange coverage according to Park Lawn procedures, and change personal work schedules to cover shifts if needed.
Model effective program implementation, support, and advocacy for participants.
Direct DSP staff in implementing residents’ Plans, including recording behavioral observations and training data, documenting programs implemented, communicating participant needs, and documenting behaviors and behavior-program implementation.
Ensure participants’ Plans and related activities are fully implemented to support desired outcomes.
Assist with recreational schedules and programs while meeting participants’ individual needs.
Maintain a work schedule that includes evening and weekend shifts as directed by the Manager.
Coordinate and drive participants to medical appointments, shopping, and activities in accordance with Park Lawn guidelines and procedures.
Ensure accurate and timely implementation and documentation of emergency drills.
Administer medications according to physician orders as indicated on the MAR and document administration in the record.
Escort and advocate for participants at medical appointments, including emergencies.
Ensure medical paperwork and new orders are forwarded to the RN/T and Manager.
Ensure residents’ activity money and petty cash are spent and accounted for according to Park Lawn procedures.
Provide services and assistance to participants, guardians, and the community as instructed by supervisory and administrative staff.
Maintain cordial and professional relationships with residents’ family members and guardians, service providers, and Park Lawn personnel.
Communicate resident incidents, unusual behaviors, and progress toward goals to the Manager.
Attend mandatory in-service meetings and trainings.