Habilitation Program Coordinator Jobs

Agency: Department of Human Services

Location: Anna, IL, US, 62906-1652

Opening Date: 06/28/2023

Closing Date: 7/12/2023

Salary: Anticipated Salary: $4,738 - $6,964 per month.

Work Location: 1000 N Main St Anna, IL 62906-1652

Work Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:00am - 4:30pm, working one late night per week.

Job Type: Salaried Full Time

County: Union

Number of Vacancies: 1

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 10-80-28397

Position Overview

The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Habilitation Program Coordinator for the Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center located in Anna, Illinois to serve as a Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP) and a Program Coordinator/Team Leader of designated Interdisciplinary (ID) Teams. Integrates, coordinates and monitors Individual Program Plans. Provides habilitation services to assigned teams. Provides division-wide program compliance assessments.

Job Responsibilities

1. Serves as a Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP)/Program Coordinator/Team Leader of designated Interdisciplinary (ID) teams.

2. Provides habilitation services for designated individuals.

3. Provides guidance and direction to ID team members in the implementation of behavioral procedures to modify individual's behavior.

4. Conducts assessments on a division-wide basis regarding compliance to accreditation/certification standards.

5. Observes individuals during daily living activities and active treatment.

6. Coordinates services both internally and externally of the Center to implement active habilitation according to the plan established by the Interdisciplinary team.

7. Conducts in-services and workshops which enhance staff services to individuals such as active habilitation.

8. 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).

2. A doctor of medicine or osteopathy or a registered nurse will also meet required education and training requirements.

3. 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.

Preferred Qualifications (in priority order)

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 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 of 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 physically restrain individual as necessary to prevent injury to individual or others.

3. Requires the ability to work before or after business hours, weekends and holidays.

4. Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.

5. Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.

6. Requires ability to meet all agency vaccine/health-related policies and guidance.

*The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

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:

• 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
• Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
• Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
• A Pension Program
• 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
• *Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour Work Schedules (as applicable)
• Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
• 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
• Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
• Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)
• 10 Weeks Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
• 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)

For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $4,738.00 - $6,964.00 per month

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Parental leave
• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Retirement plan
• Professional development assistance
• Paid time off
• Dental insurance
• Health savings account

Schedule:

• Day shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Do you possess one (1) year of experience working directly with persons with intellectual or other developmental disabilities?

*A doctor of medicine, osteopathy, or registered nurse will also meet the required education and training requirements.

• Do you possess a bachelor’s degree in a human services professional field (e.g. sociology, special education, rehabilitation counseling, psychology)?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Work Location: In person