What are the responsibilities and job description for the Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional position at Individual Advocacy Group?
* Must have verifiable documentation of education. Bachelor's degree in human service field or related field that meets requirements for QIDP as defined by the Illinois Department of Human Services with one or more year's experience programming for individuals who have developmental disabilities and other physical and mental challenges. Successful completion of the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) testing ability to read. Must meet the requirements of Direct Support Person (DSP). Able to meet the physical requirements required of the position. Including the ability to lift and assist with transfers.
Responsibilities:
Job Description: Develops, implements, monitors, reviews, revises, and manages programs, services and activities provided for assigned individuals within a variety of programs. Fulfills the responsibility of QIDP as outlined by standards pertaining to specific caseload.
Specific Responsibilities:
*Serves as the primary case manager and advocate for the individuals as assigned ensuring consistency among internal agency programs and external programs or disciplines including assuring the individuals' files/records are maintained, current, complete, accurate, and purged as appropriate (at least annually).
*Oversees all aspects of the Individual Services Plan (ISP) including (but not limited to) scheduling meetings, inviting appropriate participants, gathering input from the Community Support Team, contacting individual's guardian (s), developing the ISP, preparing the ISP, implementing the ISP, maintaining the ISP, placing ISP related information in the individual's record/file, training staff about the ISP.
*Prepares written monthly reviews of program status and individual needs, including data collection or outcome management, monthly narrative, and outing documentation by appropriate timelines assuring the forwarding of this information to the appropriate internal agency programs, external community agencies, and/or other entities.
*Establishes and continues good rapport with individuals being served being certain he/she is treated with dignity and respect, ensuring the best interest of the individuals is being maintained.
*Serves as a resource in times of individual crisis taking into consideration physical safety, emotional support, medical conditions, and advocacy.
* Other duties as assigned.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Holidays
- On call
- Weekend availability
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- QIDP: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $45,000 - $50,000