DESCRIPTION

Under the direction and supervision of the Life Skills Administrator/Adult Services Administrator, provide supportive assistance, personal care & training to consumers in their daily living, social, recreational, day services and community activities, in accordance with the goals & requirements prescribed in each consumers I.S.P. and in a manner that facilitates cross-team collaboration, cooperation and service integration across work unit, departments and organizational boundaries. As a Transitional Support Specialist (TSS) you will provide support & comfort to people with developmental and other disabilities, assisting them to lead self-directed lives, achieve their personal goals and contribute to their community; and encourage attitudes and behaviors that enhance inclusion in their communities. 

QUALIFICATIONS

While working for our agency you will obtain self-administration of medication training, First Aid and CPR certification, completion of Department of Human Services mandated training curriculum for DSPs in Illinois, and certification in Safety Care behavior intervention training.