HABILITATION PROGRAM COORDINATOR (UPWARD MOBILITY) - 1796000
Kankakee, IL, US, 60901-5018
Agency: Department of Human Services
Opening Date: 5/13/2022
Closing Date/Time: 05/26/2022
Salary: $4,558 - $6,699 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried Full Time
County: Kankakee
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC062
Collective Bargaining Agreement language applies to this requisition:
We are currently transitioning away from a paper application process to an electronic application process. This position has not been transitioned. Please follow the directions below when applying to this position.
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CMS100/B Employment Application and all applicable documentation should be submitted to the Agency contact listed below.
Posting Identification #
10-75-14387
Position Overview
Under general administrative direction, performs highly responsible duties related to the coordination and implementation of Individual Support 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 support plans. Integrates aspects of the support plan to ensure that the needs of each individual are met. Ensures compliance with Shapiro Developmental Center, Department of Human Services and Public Health requirements for each individual.
Job Responsibilities
1. Performs highly responsible duties related to the coordination and implementation of Individual Support Plans for a designated number of individuals with intellectual disabilities at Shapiro Center.
2. Coordinates and participates in individual program and service monitoring activities.
3. Periodically reviews data and other documentation for accuracy.
4. Integrates facility and community-based services identified to meet each individual’s needs with the implementation of active treatment requirements.
5. Participates in regularly scheduled Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP) meetings.
6. 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 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.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Extensive knowledge of and ability to apply the principles and practices for the habilitation and credential title.
- Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing.
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 meet all agency vaccine/health-related Policies and guidance.
- 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: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm M-F with Sat/Sun RDO's; work 1 early, 1 Late, and 1 weekend day per month.
Work Location: Shapiro Center,
202A,
100 E Jeffery St Kankakee, IL 60901-5018
Agency Contact:
Job Function: Social Services
DHS Mission Statement - IDHS’ 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.
CANDIDATES MUST SUBMIT A SEPARATE BID FORM (as applicable) AND CMS-100/B FOR EACH POSTED VACANCY APPLIED FOR.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
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Current State Employees:
- Seeking a Promotion – Submit an Official Position Vacancy Bid Form and CMS-100B Employment Application (version dated 9/2020 or after) to the Agency Contact address listed above.
- Older versions of the CMS-100B will not be graded or returned to applicants.
- Failure to complete and submit the new CMS-100B (version dated 9/2020 or after) will result in your application being rejected.
- Seeking a Transfer – Submit an Official Position Vacancy Bid Form, Transfer Request, and CMS-100 Employment Application (version dated 9/2020 or after) to the Agency Contact address listed above.
- A separate Bid form and Application is required for each Posting Identification#/Job Requisition ID # or your bid will be rejected.
- Failure to complete and submit the new CMS-100 version (dated 9/2020 or after) will result in your application being rejected.
- Seeking a Reduction - Submit an Official Position Vacancy Bid Form and CMS-100 Employment Application (version dated 9/2020 or after) to the Agency Contact address listed above.
- A separate Bid form and Application is required for each Posting Identification#/Job Requisition ID # or your bid will be rejected.
- Failure to complete and submit the new CMS-100 (version dated 9/2020 or after) will result in your application being rejected.
Former State Employees:
- Submit an Official Position Vacancy Bid Form and CMS-100 Employment Application (version dated 9/2020 or after) to the Agency Contact address listed above.
- A separate Bid form and Application is required for each Posting Identification#/Job Requisition ID # or your bid will be rejected.
- Failure to complete and submit the new CMS-100 (version dated 9/2020 or after) will result in your application being rejected.
Non-State Employees:
- Submit a CMS-100 Employment Application (version dated 9/2020 or after) and official college transcripts (where applicable) to the Agency Contact address listed above.
- Documentation is required for each Posting/Bid ID or your application(s) will be rejected.
- Failure to complete and submit the new CMS-100 version (dated 9/2020 or after) will result in your application being rejected.