Job description

WHO WE ARE

For over 50 years, Good Shepherd Manor has been home to over 100 men with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Our thriving community of residents and staff enjoy living or working on our picturesque 60-acre campus that includes 13 modern group homes located 45 minutes south of Chicago just north of Momence, Illinois.

WHAT WE OFFER

Our inclusive culture is ideal for someone who likes working as part of a team. We pride ourselves on a friendly environment, helping each other to provide a wonderful group of men a life filled with dignity, respect, and compassion. No two days are alike and you have the opportunity to build your skills in a moderately paced, supportive environment.

We offer a full range of benefits including a generous paid time off package of more than 5 weeks. This day shift position is classified as hourly, so you get overtime pay if you work it and additional shift differentials.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

As part of our QIDP team, you will oversee and manage the development and care plans for our residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities to continue making their lives at Good Shepherd Manor a wonderful experience.

You will work with an interdisciplinary team to facilitate meetings using both internal and external resources and serve as a resident advocate.

You will schedule resident activities including off-site events and work with our team for on-site activities.

You will provide leadership and guidance to residents and communicate with their guardians and family as well as work with the care giving leadership team and staff.

You will prepare reports, maintain assigned resident files, and develop appropriate program plans on an ongoing basis to ensure compliance with state regulations and the safety and health of the residents.

REQUIREMENTS:

A bachelor's degree in a qualifying major such as psychology, human services, social work, education, dietician, recreation.

At least 1 year of experience working with individuals with intellectual & developmental disabilities.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please apply through Indeed.com or call or text us at 815-592-7423.

Go to our website at www.goodshepherdmanor.org and click on "Join Our Team" at the top to see a video of our employees describing the position and why they enjoy working with us. Watch our video from our 50th anniversary gala that shows how valued and appreciative our families are for the job our care workers do:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eTR33b0ByeA

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, ethnicity, or other characteristics protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

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