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CILA Direct Care Staff

Riverside Foundation has full-time and part-time positions available for Program Assistants. Full-time schedules are Tuesday-Saturday or Sunday-Thursday, 3 pm-11 pm. Overnight full-time positions are Wednesday-Saturday 11 pm-9 am, Sunday-Wednesday, 11 pm-9 am. Part-time hours are available weeknights and weekends. Part-time employees must work at least 16 hours per week. The successful applicant must be able to pass a criminal background check. Good attendance, a valid Illinois driver’s license, and a clean driving record are also required. New employees will have to work at the residential facility until training is completed.

Duties include:

• Implement training programs
• Provide assistance to clients in areas of need
• Assist clients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
• When assigned, attend Interdisciplinary Team meetings, and provide relevant information on client status in training programs and areas of need
• Monitor and supervise clients to ensure safety and well-being
• Communicate clients’ needs to the Program Coordinator
• When assigned, drive and supervise clients on community outings
• Encourage client participation in the greater community
• Provide intervention for client maladaptive behaviors as trained and assigned

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CNA – Sign on Bonus!

Job Location: Lincolnshire, IL and Vernon Hills, IL

Riverside Foundation has full-time and part-time positions available for Certified Nursing Assistants at our day training program in Vernon Hills, Illinois and the residential facility in Lincolnshire, Illinois. This position offers an excellent opportunity to work directly with adults who have intellectual or developmental disabilities. The successful applicant must be able to pass a criminal background check. Good attendance, a valid Illinois driver’s license, and a clean driving record are also required. This is a rewarding long-term position or an ideal position for applicants who need one year of experience before moving into case management.

Duties include:

• Provide assistance to clients in areas of need
• Assist clients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
• Monitor and supervise clients to ensure safety and well-being
• Communicate clients’ needs to the Program Coordinator & Nurse on Duty
• Assist clients with eating, bathing, and toileting
• Provide intervention for client maladaptive behaviors as trained and assigned

Part-time employees are required to work 12-24 hours/week including at least one weekend shift.

Part-Time Shifts Available at Residential facility in Lincolnshire, IL

• Mon-Fri 6 am-9 am (Pays an additional $2/Hr. Shift Differential)
• Mon-Fri3 pm-9 pm
• Sat 7 am-3 pm
• Sat 3 pm-9 pm
• Sun 7 am-3 pm
• Sun 3 pm-9 pm

Full-Time Shifts Available

• Sun-Thu 3:00 pm-11:00 pm Lincolnshire Residential Facility
• Tue-Sat 3:00 pm-11:00 pm Lincolnshire Residential Facility
• Wed-Sun 3:00 pm-11:00 pm Lincolnshire Residential Facility
• Mon-Fri 7:45 am-3:45 pm Vernon Hills Day Training Program

Riverside offers a pleasant working environment, interesting work, and an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of residents who have intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.

Sign on Bonus! $400/Full-Time $200/Part-Time

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Developmental Trainer – Sign on Bonus!

Riverside Foundation has full-time positions available for developmental trainers at our day training program in Vernon Hills. Experience preferred, but State certified training is provided, if needed. Hours are Mon. – Fri., 7:45 am – 3:45 pm.  The successful applicant must be able to pass a criminal background check. A high school diploma or GED equivalent, good attendance, a valid Illinois driver’s license and a clean driving record are also required.

Duties include:

• Lead group/individual activities to maximize active programming
• Communicate client needs to appropriate contact person
• Monitor and supervise clients throughout the day
• Assist with client morning routines and door monitoring as assigned
• Provide intervention for client maladaptive behaviors as trained and assigned
• Assist clients with Activities of Daily Living
• Facilitate core groups
• Assist with choice groups

Sign on Bonus! $300

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Dietary Aide – Sign on Bonus!

Riverside Foundation has a full-time position available for a dietary aide. Experience preferred. Qualified candidates must be able to work standing up for 2.5 hours at a time, and able to lift up to 30 pounds; must be able to read, write, speak, and comprehend English, pass a criminal background check, have a valid driver’s license, and a clean driving record. We offer pleasant working conditions, no late hours.

Duties include:

• Assist in the preparation of food under the direction and supervision of the Food Services Director or the cook on duty
• Set table and serve meals to residents
• Operate dishwasher and complete hand washing of all pans, utensils, and dishes after meals
• Assist in sorting foods and supplies, including acceptance of deliveries and completion of assigned inventories
• Complete kitchen and dining room cleanup after each meal, including, but not limited to sweeping and mopping of floors, cleaning  of all appliances and equipment used in the preparation of the meal
• Complete thorough cleaning of all food services areas, food service appliances, equipment and furnishings according to department schedules, policies, and procedures
• Responsibility to know and assist with emergency evacuations
• Ability to deal with client maladaptive behaviors as trained and assigned

Sign on Bonus! $300/Full-Time $150/Part-Time

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Morning Nursing Assistant – Sign on Bonus!

Riverside Foundation has part-time positions available for nursing assistants. Experience preferred, but State certified training is provided, if needed. Hours are Mon. – Fri., 6:00 am-9:00 am. Additional weekend and evening hours are available in the Program department, if desired, once training is completed. The successful applicant must be able to pass a criminal background check. Good attendance, a valid Illinois driver’s license, and a clean driving record are also required.

Duties include:

• Implement morning training programs
• Assist clients with morning ADLs
• Monitor clients at breakfast
• Provide assistance to clients in areas of need
• Communicate clients’ needs to the Health Services Director
• Encourage clients’ interpersonal skills
• Assist clients on medical, dental, and other scheduled appointments
• Provide intervention for client maladaptive behaviors as trained and assigned
• Help clients prepare for transport to the day training program in Vernon Hills

Sign on Bonus! $300

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Program Assistant – Sign on Bonus!

Riverside Foundation has entry-level, full-time and part-time positions available for Program Assistants. This position offers an excellent opportunity to work directly with adults who have intellectual or developmental disabilities.

The full-time schedule is Sunday-Thursday, 3 pm-11 pm or Tuesday-Saturday, 3 pm-11 pm.

Part-time hours are also available Friday-Monday, 3 pm-11pm. Part-time employees must work at least one weekend day, and a minimum of 16 hours per week.

A shift differential is paid for hours worked on Saturday and Sunday. The successful applicant must be able to pass a criminal background check. Good attendance, a valid Illinois driver’s license, and a clean driving record are also required. This is a rewarding long-term position, or an ideal position for applicants who need one year of experience before moving into case management. Salary is based on education and experience.

Duties include:

• Implement training programs
• Provide assistance to clients in areas of need
• Assist clients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
• When assigned, attend Interdisciplinary Team meetings, and provide relevant information on client status in training programs and areas of need
• Monitor and supervise clients to ensure safety and well-being
• Communicate clients’ needs to the Program Coordinator
• When assigned, drive and supervise clients on community outings
• Encourage client participation in the greater community
• Provide intervention for client maladaptive behaviors as trained and assigned

Riverside offers a pleasant working environment, interesting work, and an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of residents who have intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.

Sign on Bonus! $300/Full-Time $150/Part-Time

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Program Coordinator

Job Location: Vernon Hills, IL

Riverside Foundation has a Program Coordinator position available at our day training program in Vernon Hills. The position is full-time and hours are Monday-Friday, 7:45 am – 3:45 pm (No Weekends!). The successful applicant must be able to pass a criminal background check, have a Bachelor’s degree in the human services field and one year of DSP service is preferred. A valid Illinois driver’s license and clean driving record are also required.

The position offers an opportunity to do rewarding work with individuals who have intellectual disabilities alongside a supportive staff in a cultural climate that encourages leadership, growth and teamwork. Our clients are friendly, easy-going, and eager to create new friendships.

Duties include:

• Assess client needs and provides input for the Interdisciplinary Team.
• Evaluate and recommend for the Interdisciplinary Team client program plans, according to assessed needs and update plans on an as-needed basis.
• Supervise and train caseload Instructors and Trainers implementing programs.
• Coordinate pre and post IDT preparation; assessments, assessment summaries, IDT progress reviews, client programs, assistance programs, behavior programming and monthly program reviews, monthly assistance program updates, client review forms and termination of old programs.
• Communicate with other Coordinators regarding Interdisciplinary Team client staffings.
• Assist with activity implementation and client participation as necessary.
• Initiate coordination when needed with Riverside Foundation Qualified Support Professionals’ development of dual behavior programs and data tracking.
• Implement physical management procedures in conjunction with behavior programs as trained and assigned.
• Participation on admissions team, human rights, records and reports or safety committee as assigned.
• Monitor and supervise client throughout the day including arrival, departure, lunchtimes, activity group and washroom coverage.
• Monitor and assist with reinforcers, talk times, and bus boarding routines.
• Assist clients with activities of daily living, i.e.,, hand washing, clothing, toileting, and personal care needs which may include hands-on assistance.
• Assist with bathroom (toilet, floor, walls, partition) clean-up resulting from toileting accidents utilizing infection control procedures.
• Assist in daily delivery of token reinforcers and maintain daily token sheets.
• Monitor staff clean-up/organization of areas to include cleaning tables, bulletin boards, activity materials.
• Provide supervision of staff/clients in the core groups/choice groups.
• Conduct client orientations with new admissions.
• Use training provided to assist with emergency evacuations.

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Registered Nurse – Sign on Bonus!

Riverside Foundation has full-time and part-time positions available for Registered Nurses. Experience preferred. Qualified candidates must be able to read, write, speak, and comprehend English, pass a criminal background check, and have a current Illinois nursing license.

Requirements:

• Must be a Registered Nurse licensed to practice in Illinois,
• Experience working with individuals who have intellectual or developmental disabilities,
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and
• The ability to work independently as well as within a team.

Duties include:

• Providing assessments
• Administering medications
• Monitoring health and wellness
• Medical intervention and other health-related tasks.

Salary: Commensurate with experience 

Sign on Bonus! $500/Full-Time $250/Part-Time

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