Habilitation Program Coordinator
Date: Jan 13, 2022
Location: Dixon, IL, US, 61021-1258
Job Requisition ID: 10385
Agency: Department of Human Services
Opening Date: 1/13/22
Closing Date/Time: 01/27/2022
Salary: $4,558 - $6,699/Month
Job Type: Salaried Full Time
County: Lee
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC062
Work Hours: 8 am - 4:30 pm, w/1 early & 1 late shift, M-F, Sat & Sun Off
Work Location: Mabley DD Center/Active Treatment Services, 1120 Washington Ave Dixon, IL 61021-1258
Collective Bargaining Agreement language applies to this requisition:
We are currently transitioning away from a paper application process to an electronic application process. This position has not been transitioned. Please follow the directions below when applying to this position.
DO NOT APPLY ONLINE
**DO NOT CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON**
CMS100 Employment Application and all applicable documentation should be submitted to the Agency contact listed below.
Posting Identification #
10-73-10385-32387
Position Overview
Under general administrative direction, serves as Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP)/Team Leader for an assigned group of individuals; integrates, coordinates and monitors Individual Program Plans; provides guidance and direction to assigned teams; provides program compliance assessments and other habilitation services.
Job Responsibilities
1. As QIDP/Team Leader of the Inter-disciplinary Team meeting, schedules and runs meetings.
2. Monitors, reviews and evaluates individual program data to assess progress toward habilitation goals and objectives.
3. Observes individuals during their activities of daily living and active treatment.
4. Coordinates services both in and outside the Center to implement active habilitation according to the plan established by the inter-disciplinary team.
5. Conducts in-service and workshops for employees as part of ongoing training and to qualify staff for promotions.
6. Serves on committees at the center or on a statewide level. Chairs assigned committees. Revises policies and procedures that impact individual services.
7. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires a bachelor's degree in a human services professional field (e.g. sociology, special education, rehabilitation counseling, psychology). A doctor of medicine or osteopathy or a registered nurse will also meet required education and training requirements.
- Additionally, requires one year of experience working directly with persons with intellectual or other developmental disabilities in addition to the education and training stated above.
- Appointees are required to have successfully completed a department training program designed specifically for the Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional before the completion of her/his probationary period.
*This class is included as an Upward Mobility Program credential title.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires the ability to meet all agency vaccine/health-related policies and guidance.
- Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
- Requires ability to pass a drug screen. On January 1, 2020, the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act made it legal for residents over the age of 21 to produce, consume and sell cannabis in Illinois. Please note that although the law has changed, the Department will continue to enforce the Department’s zero tolerance Drug Testing policy. The use of unauthorized drugs, including cannabis, by an employee, regardless of the position held is prohibited.