CILAResidential QIDP Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (QIDP)

NO ON-CALL
Schedule: Wednesday-Sunday 1:00pm-9:00pm

Eligibility 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 historyto drive company vehicles
• You must have reliable transportation

Pay

• Base rate: $27/hour

• This is a nonexempt position & is eligible for overtime

About the Company

Rimland is a premier social service agency that supports adults with developmental disabilities. We have been saying welcome home to individuals with autism for more than 45 years. We provide a safe environment in which individuals can grow and engage with the world. Our approach is unique and our care is excellent.

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 areresponsible for integrating coordinating and monitoring each clients progress towards the goals set in their Individual Support ensure Rimlands legal compliance with theState of Illinois Department of Human Services and are knowledgeable aboutDHS 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.

Location & Schedule

Note: Your shift will not vary and you must be able to work the entire shift every week

Location: Based in Des Plaines IL travel required to CILA homes throughout the northwest suburbs

Schedule: Wednesday-Sunday 1:00pm-9:00pm

Benefits

Full-time employees enjoy the following benefits:

• Generous paid leave

• Insurance (group health after 90 days of employment)

• 401(k) retirement plan (eligible after 1 year)

• Holiday incentives (gift cards premium pay etc.)

• Paid training (First Aid CPR AED CPI and more)

• A monthly personal fitness stipend

Requirements

You must meet the following requirements:

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