M-F Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (QIDP) - Rimland

NO ON-CALL
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

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
• Communicate issues related to the safety and well-being 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: Des Plaines, IL 

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

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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