HABILITATION PROGRAM COORDINATOR (UMP)

HABILITATION PROGRAM COORDINATOR (UMP)

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Position Overview The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Habilitation Program Coordinator for the Ludeman Developmental Center located in Park Forest, Illinois to serve as Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP)/ Team Leader of Inter-disciplinary (ID) Teams with an assigned caseload. Integrates, coordinates, and monitors Individual Service Plans. Counts data to determine clinical needs and uses data to support clinical changes. Provides guidance and direction to teams. Ensures staff is trained in the implementation of programming in accordance with an individual's needs and assesses program compliance. Travels in performance of job duties.

Essential Functions Serves as Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP)/ Team Leader of Inter-disciplinary (ID) Teams with an assigned caseload. Counts data to determine clinical needs and uses data to support clinical changes. Observes assigned individuals during their activities of daily living and active treatment and communicates with each on a daily basis. Coordinates services both in and outside the Center to implement active habilitation according to the plan established by the inter-disciplinary team. Conducts in-service and workshops for employees as part of ongoing training and to qualify staff for promotions. Conducts community placement activities. Performs other duties 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. 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 Two (2) years of professional experience in applying the principles and practices for the habilitation and training of individuals with developmental disabilities. Two (2) years of experience communicating effectively both orally and in writing. Two (2) years of professional experience administering a habilitation and training program for a public or private organization. Two (2) years of professional experience dealing with sensitive situations in relation to staff, individuals and the legal guardian of families of individuals. Two (2) years of professional experience directing a team in development and reviewing individual habilitation plans for a public or private organization. Two (2) years of professional experience coordinating services to implement active habilitation plans.

Conditions of Employment 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. Requires the ability to physically restrain individuals as necessary to prevent injury to the individual or others. Requires the ability to obtain and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certificate. Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers. Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties. Requires ability to work before or after business hours, weekends, and holidays. Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check. Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.

Work Hours: 8am-4:30pm; Monday - Friday, with one late day, one early day, and one weekend day a month

Unit 1 : 8:00am-4:30pm, 1 Late: 12:30 PM - 9:00 PM, 1 Early: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM, Weekend: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Unit 3 : 8:00am-4:30pm, 1 Late: 12:30 PM - 9:00 PM, 1 Early: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM, Weekend: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Headquarter Location: 114 N Orchard Dr, Park Forest, Illinois, 60466 Division of Developmental Disabilities Ludeman Developmental Center Clinical Services Work County: Cook

Agency Contact: [email protected] Posting Group: Social Services

About the Agency: The Illinois Department of Human Services uplifts individuals and communities across Illinois. Our mission is to respond to the needs of all people in Illinois so they can lead healthy, safe, and enriched lives. Our vision is the future we are shaping with dignity and the well-being for everyone in Illinois. Our values are the principles that guide us as we work to remove systemic barriers and create lasting opportunities with Compassion, Accessibility, Responsibility, and Equity.

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) Benefit time modified for part-time, 12-hour, & non-standard work schedules (as applicable) 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position) 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP) Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)