Habilitation Program Coordinator
Position Overview
The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Habilitation Program Coordinator for the Shapiro Center located in Kankakee, Illinois to perform highly responsible duties related to the coordination and implementation of Individual Service Plans for a designated number of individuals with intellectual disabilities at Shapiro Center. Ensures timely and effective individual program implementation. Monitors, reviews and evaluates pertinent program data, specific programs, service objectives, assessments and evaluations and other information relative to each individual in order to assess progress toward goals and objectives. Coordinates the interdisciplinary team to formulate, review and modify individual service plans. Integrates aspects of the service plan to ensure that the needs of each individual are met. Ensures compliance with Shapiro Center, Department of Human Services and Public Health requirements for each individual.
Job Responsibilities
Performs highly responsible duties related to the coordination and implementation of Individual Service Plans for a designated number of individuals with intellectual disabilities at Shapiro Center.
Coordinates and participates in individual program and service monitoring activities.
Periodically reviews data and other documentation for accuracy.
Integrates facility and community-based services identified to meet each individual’s needs with the implementation of active treatment requirements.
Participates in regularly scheduled Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP) meetings.
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 (1) year of experience working directly with persons with intellectual or other developmental disabilities in addition to the education and training stated above.
*This Class is included as an Upward Mobility Program credential title.
Preferred Qualifications
- One (1) year of professional experience in applying the principles and practices for the habilitation and training of individuals with developmental disabilities.
- One (1) year of professional experience communicating effectively both orally and in writing.
- One (1) year of professional experience administering a habilitation and training program for a public or private organization.
- One (1) year of experience dealing with sensitive situations in relation to staff, individuals and the legal guardian of families of individuals.
- One (1) year of professional experience directing a team in development and reviewing individual habilitation plans for a public or private organization.
- One (1) year of professional experience coordinating services to implement active habilitation plans.
Conditions of Employment
Requires the ability to successfully complete 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 individual or others.
Requires the ability to work after business hours, weekends and holidays.
Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties.
Requires the ability to obtain and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate.
Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.
Requires the ability to pass the Illinois Department of Human Services background check.
- Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.
The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours: Mon - Fri 8:00am - 4:30pm, working 1 early, 1 late, and 1 weekend day per month.
Work Location: 100 E Jeffery St Kankakee, IL 60901-5018
Division of Developmental Disabilities
Shapiro Center
Residential Services Unit 5
Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@Illinois.gov
Job Family: Social Services
About the Agency:
The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need 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)
- 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)
- 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
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