Skills Trainer - Developmental Trainer at Challenge Unlimited Inc – Alton, Illinois

We are seeking Developmental Trainer at Challenge Unlimited, Inc., in Alton , IL.

Would you like to be a part of helping individuals with disabilities work, live, and participate in the community? Challenge Unlimited, Inc. is the perfect place for you to work. Come join our team! Challenge Unlimited, Inc., has over 60 years of experience serving individuals with disabilities while earning a reputation as a trusted business partner to private commercial companies and federal and state government agencies.

• Pay Rate: $17.85 per hour + Great Benefits
• Shifts: Full-time/ 8:00am-4:00pm, Monday- Friday No Weekends, No Overtime
• Location: Alton, Illinois

Job Duties:

• Train and assist clients to engage in work and/or alternative activities, monitor their progress and behavior, provide feedback and redirection as needed.
• Prepare and maintain the work area or activity area prior to, during, and after the clients' shift.
• Complete daily documentation and any data entry.
• Assist with the development and implementation of client programs and goals by understanding pertinent information regarding clients.
• Assist with the activities of daily living (ADL) and with community outings and work.

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. Experience with people with developmental disabilities (DD) or mental illness (MI) is preferred.
• Basic computer operating / data entry skills required.
• Must pass a criminal background check. Must pass various State and Federal registry checks.
• CPR, 1st Aid, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) and DSP training provided by the company must successfully be completed within the first 4 months and annually thereafter to be certified and maintain position.
• Must pass DCFS Abuse and Neglect Tracking System check.
• Be 21 or older, have a valid driver's license, and pass a driving history check.

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Personal & Holidays)
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability
• Supplemental Term Life
• Funeral Leave
• 401(k)
• Mileage Reimbursement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.