Program Coordinator/QIDP

Envision Unlimited•Chicago, IL

About The Position

Envision Unlimited is a full-spectrum care organization serving people with intellectual, developmental, and psychiatric disabilities. The Program Coordinator supports each member by coordinating all aspects of their program, including activities at the CDS center and in the community, and maintaining member files. The role helps ensure member choice, independence, inclusion, and access to supports and services. The coordinator works with members to identify their programming preferences, participate in planning and advocacy, attend meetings, access benefits and services, and engage in community activities. The role also supervises and supports staff, monitors program implementation and required documentation, responds to emergencies, maintains records and reports, and ensures billing and attendance reporting are accurate and timely. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

At least one year of full-time related work experience.
At least two years of verifiable experience working in Social Services to meet QIDP qualifications.
Ability to complete the requirements for placement on the State of Illinois Direct Support Persons Registry.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily.
Physical ability to meet job demands that may include standing, walking, sitting, seeing, hearing and listening, clear speech, and dexterity and use of hands and fingers.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Rehabilitation Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Special Education, or a related social service field is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Ascertain member wishes regarding programming.
Coordinate, supervise, and monitor staff and member activities to ensure training programs and activities are correctly implemented.
Participate in the Discovery process, Person-Centered Plan (PCP), and Implementation Strategy.
Support member advocacy to ensure the PCP and Implementation Strategy reflect the member’s wishes.
Support members in attending meetings concerning them, including PCP, BMC, HRC, and special meetings, and help them advocate for their wishes.
Meet with members as necessary and help them invite family members, guardians, CLS staff, ISC representatives, or other significant individuals to meetings.
Assist members in obtaining or maintaining benefits, residential services, employment, placement, and advocacy services, including helping complete referrals and other forms.
Ensure member programs and activities comply with funding-source requirements, including supervising TCs or personally planning and implementing activities.
Maximize members’ access to the community, including accompanying members during community access.
Hire, train, and assist staff; evaluate performance; enforce agency rules; and recommend changes in employee status.
Ensure members participate in staff interviewing and hiring.
Respond to medical and behavioral emergencies according to health, safety, and crisis-prevention procedures, and monitor staff adherence to emergency procedures.
Monitor staff activities to ensure required documentation is maintained, staff plans are implemented, supplies are available, and members’ personal care, hygiene, and medical needs are met.
Maintain, prepare, and submit periodic reports and records related to members and activities.
Analyze emergency situations and problems, take corrective action, and train staff on established emergency procedures.
Participate in the site policy-making process.
Maintain good housekeeping conditions and safe operating practices in the unit.
Maintain effective relationships with funding sources, referral agencies, and staff personnel.
With member assistance, maintain current member habilitation files according to case-file organization and retention schedules.
Participate in assigned staff training and maintain continuing education as required.
Ensure weekly and monthly billing and reporting of client attendance and Title XX activities are completed accurately and on time.
Maintain member records in the reporting database.
Coordinate special projects as assigned.
Perform other related responsibilities as assigned.
Respect individual diversity and contribute to a welcoming, supportive, and inclusive work environment without discrimination.

Benefits

Blue Cross/Blue Shield medical coverage, with HMO and PPO options
Dental and vision insurance options
Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance
Voluntary plans, including pet insurance, AD&D, life, critical illness, and short-term disability
12 paid holidays
Paid vacation, sick time, and personal days
403B plan
In-house training and CEUs
Support for pursuing clinical licensure, including financial assistance and time off
Career growth and development opportunities
Competitive salary