Habilitation Program Coordinator (Upward Mobility)

Habilitation Program Coordinator (Upward Mobility) - # 36845

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Agency: Department of Human Services

Location: Park Forest, IL, US, 60466-1200

Job Requisition ID: 36845

Opening Date: 04/19/2024

Closing Date: 05/02/2024

Salary:  Anticipated Salary: $5,051 - $7,424 per month ($60,612 - $89,088 per year)

Job Type: Salaried Full Time  

County: Cook 

Number of Vacancies: 1

Plan/BU: RC062  

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This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position. While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended. Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

Posting Identification Number 36845

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 a Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP)/Team Leader of Inter-disciplinary (ID) Team meetings with caseloads. Integrates, coordinates and monitors Individual Program Plans. Counts data to determine clinical needs and uses data to support clinical changes. Provides guidance and direction to teams. Provides program compliance assessments and other habilitation services. Travels in the performance of job duties.

Job Responsibilities

1. Serves as QIDP/Team Leader for ID Team Meetings.
2. Monitors, reviews, evaluates and counts data for individual programming to assess progress toward habilitation goals and objectives.
3. Observes individuals during their activities of daily living and active treatment and communicates with each on a daily basis.
4. Coordinates services both in and outside the Center to implement active habilitation according to the plan established by the interdisciplinary team.
5. Conducts in-services and workshops for employees as part of ongoing training and to qualify staff for promotions.
6. Conducts community placement activities.
7. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

1. 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.
2. 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

1. One (1) year of professional experience in applying the principles and practices for the habilitation and training of individuals with developmental disabilities.
2. One (1) year of experience communicating effectively both orally and in writing.
3. One (1) year of professional experience administering a habilitation and training program for a public or private organization.
4. One (1) year of professional experience dealing with sensitive situations in relation to staff, individuals and the legal guardian of families and individuals.
5. One (1) year of professional experience directing a team in development and reviewing individual habilitation plans for a public or private organization.
6. One (1) year of professional experience coordinating services to implement active habilitation plans.

Conditions of Employment

1. 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.
2. Requires the ability to work after business hours, weekends, and holidays.
3. Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.
4. Requires the ability to physically restrain individuals as necessary to prevent injury to individual or others.
5. Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties.
6. Requires the ability to pass and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Restraints Training.
7. Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
8. 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:  various shifts, see below 

Mon  - Fri, 8:00am - 4:30pm

Working one late day (12:30pm - 9:00pm), one early day (6:00am - 2:30pm) and one weekend day (8:30am - 5:00pm) per month

Clinical Services
Work Location: 114 N Orchard Dr Park Forest, IL 60466-1200 

Division of Developmental Disabilities

Ludeman Developmental Center

Unit 2
Agency Contact:  DHS.HiringUnit@Illinois.gov

Job Family:  Social Services

About the Agency:

The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need all 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)

10 Weeks Paid Maternity/Paternity 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

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

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