Case Manager/ QIDP

CCAR•Charleston, IL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Case Manager/QIDP will work at our community day services program where program participants engage in on-site and community-based recreational and educational activities of the program participants' choosing with a few individuals engaging in work activities. The case manager will work with a team to assist individuals with developmental disabilities in achieving their personal goals through advocacy, guidance, and coordination with co-workers and other service entities. The agency's mission is to empower lives through individual care and inclusive community support. Employees are expected to treat everyone with dignity and respect, honor and support rights and confidentiality, promote the best possible health with protection from abuse, neglect and exploitation, and engage with honesty, integrity, and ethical standards in actions and communications. Employees must also comply with applicable laws and regulations to prevent fraud, waste, conflict of interest, and inaccuracy in record-keeping.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Human Services, Psychology, Sociology, Counseling, Social Work, Education, or a related field
Valid/Current Driver's License
One Year of Experience Working with Individuals with Developmental Disabilities (Experience can be personal, professional, intern/practicum, volunteer-related, or a combination of each.)
Must pass a criminal background check, as required by the Healthcare Worker Background Check Act (225 ILCS 46), and a DCFS Child Abuse and Neglect background check
Successfully complete and maintain American Heart Association or American Red Cross CPR/First Aid certification

Responsibilities

Communicating with families, program participants, and other service providers to coordinate day program services and to ensure that the individuals needs are met.
Responsible for writing service plans and daily/monthly note summaries in addition to related paperwork to facilitate services.
Responsible for the day-to-day supervision and/or coordinating supervision of the day program participants.
Assist in planning/organizing community-based activities for program participants based on their expressed interests.
Must be timely and accurate in completing documentation, including daily attendance for the day program participants.
Must be committed to improving the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities.