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Community Living Coach

Bridgeway·North Pekin, Illinois

$19 - $26/hr·Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 2 months ago
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Support individuals with developmental, intellectual, and psychiatric disabilities to lead active lives within the community. Implement consumer-centered plans focusing on survival skills and social integration.

Job DetailsJob Location

  • North
  • Pekin,
  • IL 61554Position
  • Type:
  • Full
  • TimeSalary
  • Range: $18.55 - $18.55
  • HourlyJob
  • Shift: Second ShiftBridgeway is looking for Community Living Coaches/DSP. Obtain your Direct Support Professional (DSP) certification with Bridgeway! Great benefits Rewarding work environment! The Community Living Coach supports those with developmental, intellectual, psychiatric and other disabilities. Coaches encourage people to explore what they want out of life and to chart their own journeys. The goal is to assist the person to lead a full and active life within the community. This role is under the direction of the Community Housing Coordinator. We would love for you to apply and bring your ability to understand the emotional and social needs and ability to interact effectively with adults with intellectual and/ or developmental disability with both verbal and written communication. To learn more about this position, please read the summarized list of duties and qualifications below: Implement selected aspects of the consumer centered plans with focus on skills training in the areas of basic survival and daily independent living skills. Promote and provide activities that develop social and leisure skills within the home environment and through linkage with external community resources. Develop a respectful helping and supportive relationship with each consumer to promote recovery and reintegration into the mainstream of community living. Minimum requirements include a High School Diploma/GED, valid driver license, driving history that meets company's insurability, and reliable transportation. Direct Support Professional (DSP), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), or Emergency Medical Tech (EMT), or similar experience a plus! Must be able to obtain CPR and First Aid certification offered through Bridgeway, along with successfully passing the Direct Support Person (DSP) credential and Medication training program. If licensed, required to maintain license requirements. Employment with Bridgeway is conditional upon completion of all background checks. For mental health residential settings, minimum requirement will include a minimum of 21 years of age and meet the Department of Mental Health (DMH) credentialing requirements of a Residential Services Associate (RSA) to work in mental health residential settings. Does not apply to Developmentally Disabled (DD)/Intellectually Disabled (ID) settings. Bridgeway offers a meaningful employment experience! We offer competitive benefits for full-time employees some of these include: Paid Time Off, Paid Leave for All Workers (PLAW) Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-term, Long-term Disability Insurance Holiday Pay, Bereavement Pay 401(k) Contribution and 401(k) Match Employee Assistance Program Bridgeway is an Equal Opportunity Employer It is the objective of Bridgeway to make Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) a reality for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, race, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability or unfavorable discharge from military services and to prevent sexual harassment in employment.Qualifications

Requirements

Requires a High School Diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and reliable transportation. Candidates must be able to obtain DSP, CPR, and First Aid certifications.

  • high school
  • professional certificate
  • Written Communication
  • Verbal Communication
  • Patient Care
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Skills Training
  • Social Skills Development
  • Leisure Skills Development
  • Daily Independent Living Skills
  • Consumer Centered Planning

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Holiday Pay
  • Vision Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Long-term Disability Insurance
  • Short-term Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) Match
  • 401(k) Contribution
  • Bereavement Pay
  • Paid Leave For All Workers (PLAW)

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$19 - $26/hr
Location
North Pekin, Illinois
Posted
May 6, 2026
Application
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Bridgeway

As a community-based employer that operates throughout Illinois, Bridgeway’s mission is to provide quality services that will assist individuals with disabilities in achieving their employment goals, provide quality services that satisfy our customer’s needs, such as assembly...

Salary listed on 7 jobs
IndustryMental Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size201-500 employees
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Behavioral health positions in Illinois often draw steady interest because employers look for licensed or graduate-prepared candidates who can work in clinical, community, or care-coordination settings. This role is competitive because the required background is specific—either a master’s degree in a human services field or an active Illinois RN license, with behavioral health experience preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your licensure, degree, and setting experience before applying.

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