HABILITATION PROGRAM COORDINATOR (UMP)

State of Illinois•Park Forest, IL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Habilitation Program Coordinator for the Ludeman Developmental Center located in Park Forest, Illinois to serve as Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP)/ Team Leader of Inter-disciplinary (ID) Teams with an assigned caseload. Integrates, coordinates, and monitors Individual Service Plans. Counts data to determine clinical needs and uses data to support clinical changes. Provides guidance and direction to teams. Ensures staff is trained in the implementation of programming in accordance with an individual’s needs and assesses program compliance. Travels in performance of job duties.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor’s degree in a human services professional field (e.g., sociology, special education, rehabilitation counseling, psychology). A doctor of medicine or osteopathy or a registered nurse will also meet required education and training requirements.
Requires one (1) year of experience working directly with persons with intellectual or other developmental disabilities in addition to the education and training stated above.
Requires the ability to physically restrain individuals as necessary to prevent injury to the individual or others.
Requires the ability to obtain and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate.
Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.
Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties.
Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years of professional experience in applying the principles and practices for the habilitation and training of individuals with developmental disabilities.
Two (2) years of experience communicating effectively both orally and in writing.
Two (2) years of professional experience administering a habilitation and training program for a public or private organization.
Two (2) years of professional experience dealing with sensitive situations in relation to staff, individuals and the legal guardian of families of individuals.
Two (2) years of professional experience directing a team in development and reviewing individual habilitation plans for a public or private organization.
Two (2) years of professional experience coordinating services to implement active habilitation plans.

Responsibilities

Serves as Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP)/ Team Leader of Inter-disciplinary (ID) Teams with an assigned caseload.
Counts data to determine clinical needs and uses data to support clinical changes.
Observes assigned individuals during their activities of daily living and active treatment and communicates with each on a daily basis.
Coordinates services both in and outside the Center to implement active habilitation according to the plan established by the inter-disciplinary team.
Conducts in-service and workshops for employees as part of ongoing training and to qualify staff for promotions.
Conducts community placement activities.
Performs other duties required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Benefits

A Pension Program
Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
12 Paid Sick days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
10-25 days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)