Cila/field Qualified Intellectual Disability - Des Plaines, United States - Rimland

Rimland
Rimland
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Des Plaines, United States

3 weeks ago

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Description

Eligibility Requirements

  • You must have 1+ year of experience working directly with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
  • You must have a bachelors degree in a human services field such as social work, psychology, sociology, special education, or rehabilitation counseling.
  • You must have a valid drivers license & a clean driving history to drive company vehicles
  • You must have reliable transportation

Pay

  • Base rate: $26.25/hour
  • This is a nonexempt position & is eligible for overtime

About the Company
Rimland is a premier social service agency that supports adults with developmental disabilities. We have been saying "welcome home" to individuals with autism for more than 45 years. We provide a safe environment in which individuals can grow and engage with the world. Our approach is unique, and our care is excellent.


About the Position


The QIDP is a psychologist, social worker, or human services professional with specific higher education accomplishments and experiences that enable them to ensure that the services a client receives are consistent with their needs & wishes.

You are responsible for integrating, coordinating, and monitoring each client's progress towards the goals set in their Individual Support Plan.

You ensure Rimland's legal compliance with the State of Illinois Department of Human Services and are knowledgeable about DHS Rules 50, 119 and HCBS.


Some of your responsibilities include:
Client Advocacy

  • Participate in all Personal Care Plan meetings to aide in the development of the Implementation Strategy and calendar of life
  • Lead ISSA visits
  • Ensure full implementation of Person Centered Plans and activities in the residential program.
  • Communicate issues related to the safety and wellbeing of clients to supervisors
  • Assist clients in the community to ensure full implementation of the Calendar of Life
  • Maintain good relationships with volunteers and similar community organizations
  • Complete individual client home inspections and purchase needed supplies/clothing
Documentation

  • Complete a monthly summary of client progress
  • Assure full implementation of programming is reflective in Therap (ISP data, GER, BER, etc.)
  • Update Implementation Strategies upon receipt of updated Personal Plan from ISC
Training

  • Monitor and review client skill training through assessments and direct observations
  • Provide On the Job Training to new hires and act as a mentor
  • Provide training reinforcements for areas such as: HCBS, Rule 119, Rule 115, and personal plans
Compliance

  • Maintain and monitor all CDS supports including the specific activities, tasks, and programs
  • Monitor and maintain client entitlement benefits (Medicaid and SNAP benefits)
  • Participate in disciplinary actions of DSPs
Other duties and projects as assigned.


Location & Schedule

  • Note: Your shift will not vary and you must be able to work the entire shift, every week_

Location:
Based in Des Plaines, IL travel required to CILA homes throughout the northwest suburbs


Schedule:
Wednesday-Sunday 1:00pm-9:00pm


Benefits

Full-time employees enjoy the following benefits:

  • Generous paid leave (120 hours in your first year)
  • Insurance (group health and life, after 90 days of employment)
  • 401(k) retirement plan (eligible after 1 year)
  • Holiday incentives (gift cards, premium pay, etc.)
  • Paid training (First Aid, CPR, AED, CPI, and more)
  • A monthly personal fitness stipend

Requirements:


You must meet the following requirements:

Pass:

  • A fingerprint criminal background check
  • A child abuse and neglect check
  • A drug screen.

Provide:

  • An original document (no photocopies) showing high school completion or high school equivalency

Examples include:
High school diploma, GED certificate, college transcript

  • Residency for the past 2 years
  • Current & original documents that verify your identity & ability to legally work in the United States
  • Two verifiable employment references within the last 3 years
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