What are the responsibilities and job description for the Training Counselor position at Oak-Leyden Developmental Services?
The Training Counselor is a Direct Support Professional at our Lifelong Learning Center Adult day programs. This position is a DSP who works with individuals with Developmental Disabilities by assisting with daily living and other activities. This position is responsible for the implementation of the People Centered Plan; to provide supervision for subcontract work, and to provide instruction in Daily Living Skills, Leisure Time Activities; Academic and Pre-academic Skills, Economic Skills, Safety Skills, Hygiene Skills, Job Skills, Behavioral Development and Health and Wellness. This will be a full time, benefit eligible position 8:00am-3:00pm (35 hours/week).
Qualifications:
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma/GED
- DSP certification is required.
- 1 yr experience with Adults with Developmental Disabilities
- Current Valid Driver’s License, ability to be insured under Oak-Leyden Ins.
- 21 yrs of age or older for insurance purposes
- Ability to pass drug test/physical, & background and required tests.
- Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position including having the ability to lift 50 pounds.
- Ability to walk, run, climb stairs, and be able to safely ambulate throughout the entire house.
Oak Leyden 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.
Pay: $21.05 per hour
Benefits for full time (30 hours/week) include accrued PTO, sick time, Medical, Dental Vision, Disability, accident, critical illness, life insurance and 401K.
Salary : $21