Qidp - Cila Program

Park Lawn • Oak Lawn, IL

3d

About The Position

The Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP) works in residential Community Integrated Living Arrangement (CILA) programs. The role ensures case coordination and supports the development of participants’ annual goals and objectives, with measurable methodologies and objectives, completion dates, and revisions or changes as needed. The QIDP maintains participant case files and, in conjunction with the Program Manager, ensures that participants receive active treatment and that their Habilitation Plans are implemented.

The QIDP trains Direct Support Professional (DSP) staff on implementing each participant’s annual plan and provides tools for active treatment. The role also assists with medical appointments as needed and works with various departments to ensure continuity of programming efforts. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position with a flexible schedule based on program needs. Residential staff are required to work two evening shifts per week, one weekend shift per month, and some holidays. Salary is based on experience, within a range of $27.23–$28.23 per hour.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a human services field, such as psychology or special education.
• One year of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Good working knowledge of behavior modification principles and techniques as they relate to individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Current, valid Illinois driver’s license with a clear driving record.
• Clear criminal background and HCWBC Registry reports, or an approved waiver from DHS.
• QIDP certification or completion of QIDP training within 120 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate cases for participants and develop annual goals and objectives.
• Ensure methodologies and objectives are measurable, with completion dates and revisions or changes made when necessary.
• Maintain participant case files.
• Work with the Program Manager to ensure participants receive active treatment and their Habilitation Plans are implemented.
• Train DSP staff on implementing each participant’s annual plan and provide tools to support active treatment.
• Assist with medical appointments as needed.
• Work with various departments to ensure continuity of programming efforts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level