QIDP

Ada S. Mckinley Community Services•Chicago, IL

11d

About The Position

Initiates, facilitates, and performs a variety of casework related functions pertaining to the development and implementation of the integrated, person - centered plan which encompasses all aspects of the participant's life. The Case Manager/QIDP is responsible for ensuring residents receive direct and indirect support across every aspect of their daily lives including dignity, self-advocacy, and increased autonomy. The Case Manager/QIDP is responsible for direct oversight and case management of family/individual cases and providing in home support coverage as necessary. Reports to: CDS Director of Case Management

Requirements

Required bachelor's degree in a human service field.
Must be Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP) eligible or certified.
Required 1 year of Professional Direct Care experience working with adults/children who have intellectual / developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

Carries an average caseload of up to 50 adults receiving Community Day Services in a variety of potential living arrangements.
The primary internal, service provider advocate for participants on their caseload in compliance with agency mission, program guidelines, best practices for individuals with ID/DD,
Coordinates and leads the multidisciplinary team through the collaboration process to meet the needs of individual's served.
Maintains accountability for the upkeep of participant files on their caseload and ensures the delivery and/or coordination of all Community Day Services.