CILA/Residential QIDP Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (QIDP)

Rimland•Des Plaines, IL

36d•$27

About The Position

The QIDP is a psychologist, social worker, or human services professional with specific higher education accomplishments and experiences that enable them to ensure that the services a client receives are consistent with their needs & wishes. You are responsible for integrating, coordinating, and monitoring each client’s progress towards the goals set in their Individual Support Plan. You ensure Rimland’s legal compliance with the State of Illinois Department of Human Services and are knowledgeable about DHS Rules 50, 119 and HCBS. Some of your responsibilities include: Client Advocacy Participate in all Personal Care Plan meetings to aide in the development of the Implementation Strategy and calendar of life Lead ISSA visits Ensure full implementation of Person Centered Plans and activities in the residential program. Communicate issues related to the safety and well-being of clients to supervisors Assist clients in the community to ensure full implementation of the Calendar of Life Maintain good relationships with volunteers and similar community organizations Complete individual client home inspections and purchase needed supplies/clothing Documentation Complete a monthly summary of client progress Assure full implementation of programming is reflective in Therap (ISP data, GER, BER, etc.) Update Implementation Strategies upon receipt of updated Personal Plan from ISC Training Monitor and review client skill training through assessments and direct observations Provide On the Job Training to new hires and act as a mentor Provide training reinforcements for areas such as: HCBS, Rule 119, Rule 115, and personal plans Compliance Maintain and monitor all CDS supports including the specific activities, tasks, and programs Monitor and maintain client entitlement benefits (Medicaid and SNAP benefits) Participate in disciplinary actions of DSPs Other duties and projects as assigned.

Requirements

You must have 1+ year of experience working directly with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
You must have a bachelors degree in a human services field such as social work, psychology, sociology, special education, or rehabilitation counseling.
You must have a valid drivers license & a clean driving history to drive company vehicles
You must have reliable transportation
Pass: A fingerprint criminal background check A child abuse and neglect check A drug screen.
Provide: An original document (no photocopies) showing high school completion or high school equivalency. Examples include: High school diploma, GED certificate, college transcript
Residency for the past 2 years
Current & original documents that verify your identity & ability to legally work in the United States
Two verifiable employment references within the last 3 years

Responsibilities

Client Advocacy
Participate in all Personal Care Plan meetings to aide in the development of the Implementation Strategy and calendar of life
Lead ISSA visits
Ensure full implementation of Person Centered Plans and activities in the residential program.
Communicate issues related to the safety and well-being of clients to supervisors
Assist clients in the community to ensure full implementation of the Calendar of Life
Maintain good relationships with volunteers and similar community organizations
Complete individual client home inspections and purchase needed supplies/clothing
Documentation
Complete a monthly summary of client progress
Assure full implementation of programming is reflective in Therap (ISP data, GER, BER, etc.)
Update Implementation Strategies upon receipt of updated Personal Plan from ISC
Training
Monitor and review client skill training through assessments and direct observations
Provide On the Job Training to new hires and act as a mentor
Provide training reinforcements for areas such as: HCBS, Rule 119, Rule 115, and personal plans
Compliance
Maintain and monitor all CDS supports including the specific activities, tasks, and programs
Monitor and maintain client entitlement benefits (Medicaid and SNAP benefits)
Participate in disciplinary actions of DSPs
Other duties and projects as assigned.