Sda/Qidp - Home Based Services

Park Lawn•Tinley Park, IL

5d•$27 - $28•Hybrid

About The Position

Our Home Based Services Program, through our creativity and compassion, not only fulfill responsibilities, we exceed families’ expectations. As we have a true understanding that this is an overwhelming process, Park Lawn’s Self Directed Assistants continually provide our families with guidance and support. Park Lawn is unique in the way that we implement a collaborative team approach. It is our personal mission to build and maintain long lasting relationships with each family.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services Field
Certified QIDP
No disqualifying events on criminal background check
No disqualifying events on Health Care Workers Registry
Pass pre-employment physical, drug and alcohol test
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with participants and families who are overwhelmed with their situation
Strength-based thinking – able to focus on individual’s abilities and assets
Pass DSP classroom and OJT program approved by Illinois DHS
Pass QIDP classroom and OJT program approved by Illinois DHS
Understand written and oral English Language
Record bimonthly reports within participants’ files
Write legible, clear, and accurate observations in standard English
Lift 50 pounds without assistance
Stand, sit, walk, reach, grip, bend and lift as assessed by job analysis screening
Remain free of alcohol and/or illegal substance use while working
Become CPR/1st Aid certified and remain certified throughout employment
Basic Math skills.

Responsibilities

Maintain participant case load.
Ensure that Individuals receive appropriate, effective, and individualized person-enter services.
Ensure coordination and implementation of quality services to participants within the Home Based Waiver Program.
Maintain Medicaid eligibility
Proficient in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel
Maintain Phone and email etiquette.
Able to drive own vehicle to participants residence/providers/necessary meetings.
Identifying and gaining access to needed services such as medical, social, recreational, educational, vocational and domestic.
Coordinating services with a fiscal employer allowing for a personal support worker to be provided.
Coordinating services with the Individual Service Coordinator in supporting the outcomes and priorities outlined in the Individuals Personal Plan. Additionally, write the Annual Supports and Services Summary, and update as needed, based on assessment information and discussion among the participant, guardian, family and other members of the service planning team
Assist in applying and securing the maximum Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefit and/or SNAP.
Understanding the criterion which determines eligibility for monthly Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits.
Secure medical assistance, also referred to as Public Aid and Medicaid, which is required for Home Based Services Funding. Assist with Medicaid Redeterminations and Spend Down information when requested by Department of Human Services.
Understanding the need for legal guardianship and the options in securing it. Knowledge of community resources that may assist in obtaining a special needs trust and wills and the reasoning behind them.
Review and carryout responsibilities/procedures as identified in written/verbal communications from supervisor/administrators (i.e.; monthly reports, participant assessments, etc.)