Agency: Department of Human Services

Location: Waukegan, IL, US, 60085-6263

Job Requisition ID: 25932

Opening Date: 4/17/2023

Closing Date: 4/28/2023

Salary: Anticipated Salary: $4,738 - $6,964 per month.

Work Location: 1401 W Dugdale Rd Waukegan, IL 60085-6263

Work Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm, Mon-Fri; 1 early/late shift per week and 1 weekend day per month.

Job Type: Salaried Full Time

County: Lake

Number of Vacancies: 1

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended. Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

Posting Identification Number 10-70-25932

Position Overview

The Division of Developmental is seeking to hire a Habilitation Program Coordinator for the Kiley Developmental Center located in Waukegan, Illinois to serve as Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP)/ Team Leader of Inter-disciplinary (ID) Teams with a caseload. Integrates, coordinates and monitors Individual Program Plans. Counts data to determine clinical needs and uses data to support clinical changes. Provides guidance and direction to teams. Provides program compliance assessments and other habilitation services.

Job Responsibilities

1. Serves as Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP)/ Team Leader of Inter-disciplinary (ID) Teams with a caseload.

2. Monitors, reviews, evaluates and counts data for individual programming to assess progress toward individual support plan goals and objectives.

3. Ensures each assigned individual support plan is appropriately developed.

4. Observes individuals during their activities of daily living and active treatment and communicates with each daily.

5. Coordinates services both in and outside the Center to implement active habilitation according to the plan established by the inter-disciplinary team.

6. Conducts in-service training and workshops for employees as part of ongoing training and to qualify staff for promotions.

7. Conducts community placement activities.

8. Performs other duties required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Requires a bachelor’s degree in a human services professional field (e.g. sociology, special education, rehabilitation counseling, psychology).

2. A Doctor of Medicine or osteopathy or a registered nurse will also meet required education and training requirements.

3. Additionally requires one (1) year of experience working directly with persons with intellectual or other developmental disabilities in addition to the education and training stated above.

Preferred Qualifications

1. One (1) year of professional experience in applying the principles and practices for the habilitation and training of individuals with developmental disabilities.

2. One (1) year of experience communicating effectively both orally and in writing.

3. One (1) year of professional experience administering a habilitation and training program for a public or private organization.

4. One (1) year of professional experience dealing with sensitive situations in relation to staff, individuals and the legal guardian of families of individuals.

5. One (1) year of professional experience directing a team in development and reviewing individual service plans for a public or private organization.

6. One (1) year of professional experience coordinating services to implement active service plans.

Conditions of Employment

1. Appointees are required to have successfully completed a departmental training program designed specifically for the Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional before the completion of her/his probationary period.

2. Physically restrain combative individuals as necessary to prevent injury to individual or others.

3. Requires the ability to work before or after business hours, weekends and holidays.

4. Requires the ability to travel.

5. Requires the ability to obtain and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certificate.

6. Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.

7. Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.

8. Requires ability to meet all agency vaccine/health-related policies and guidance.

About the Agency:

The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need all across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency and Kindness.

As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:

• A Pension Program
• Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
• 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
• 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
• *Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour Work Schedules (as applicable)
• 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
• Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
• 10 Weeks Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
• Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
• 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
• Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)

For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $4,738.00 - $6,964.00 per month

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Application Question(s):

• Do you possess one year of experience working directly with persons with intellectual or other developmental disabilities?
• Do you possess either a bachelor’s degree in the human services professional field (e.g. sociology, special education, rehabilitation counseling, psychology) or a doctor of medicine or osteopathy or a registered nurse?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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