Case Manager - QIDP Community/Home Based at COMMUNITY ALTERNATIVES UNLIMITED

Chicago, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Mar, 26

Salary

28.37

Posted On

17 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Case Management, Advocacy Support, Documentation, Home Visits, Service Coordination, Record Keeping, Communication Skills, Team Collaboration, Bilingual Skills, Computer Literacy, Personal Support Workers, Developmental Disabilities, Person-Centered Plans, Illinois Department of Human Services, QIDP Certification, Transportation

Industry

Description

Job Details Job Location: Community Alternatives Unlimited - CHICAGO, IL 60631 Position Type: Full Time Education Level: 4 Year Degree Salary Range: $23.80 - $28.37 Hourly Travel Percentage: Negligible Job Shift: Day Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services Home Based Case Manager/Individual Service Coordinator The Home-Based Services (HBS) program is designed to enable participants to remain living in their family home or in the case of adults, a home of their own if feasible, while receiving services that support them to achieve their personal outcomes. The HBS program provides a monthly allocation that can be used to purchase services from authorized community agencies, or to pay for Personal Support Workers (PSW) who are directed by the individual or his/her designee. Community Alternatives Unlimited (CAU) invites you to apply for our open QIDP position and join our team an Independent Service Coordinator. This position will require on-site visits with individuals in private homes and provider agencies in accordance with The Illinois Department of Human Services, Division of Developmental Disabilities. What makes Community Alternatives Unlimited (CAU) one of the best social service agencies to work for: · Flexible work schedule · No after hours calls required · No weekend work schedule required, optional · Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy of 33 paid days off annually: includes 20 days PTO, 11 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays per year. · Enjoy a career with opportunities for internal promotions – all internal promotions are based on job knowledge, experience, education and performance CAU Employee benefits: · 401k Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Short Term Disability and Long-Term Disability plans provided by agency at no cost to the employee. · Affordable health, dental and vision insurance plans. · Monthly mileage reimbursement As an Individual Service Coordinator (ISC)/Case Manager your Essential Job duties include, but are not limited to: · Manage a caseload of individuals with Developmental Disabilities · Provide advocacy support and education to individuals and guardian(s) regarding choices of service options and ensure service linkage · Learn and utilize CAU Birdseye for documentation of Discoveries, Personal Plans, Consents, ISSA Monitoring notes, etc. · Coordinate home visits with the individual and guardian(s) to assess choices and satisfaction levels while monitoring for changes in the health or safety of the individual · Coordinate needed or requested changes in service providers or programs · Complete required records, visiting reports, Person-Centered Plans, and other related IL Department of Human Services (DHS) mandated forms in accordance with DHS required time frames · Complete and report mandated reports of suspected, alleged, of reported neglect, abuse, and/or exploitation · Additional duties will be discussed during an interview This position reports to a Senior Program Manager or Program Manager. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This is a full-time position. Days and hours are flexible based on clients’ needs. Community Alternatives Unlimited is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualifications **Please fill out this application via tablet or laptop to complete signature on last page** REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS · Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or a related field (Required) · Minimum one-year of personal or professional experience working with individuals with developmental / intellectual disabilities (Required) · Qualified Intellectual Developmental Professional (QIDP) eligibility required, credentialed preferred · Valid Driver’s License, Insurance, and reliable transportation (Required) · Bilingual encouraged to apply · Ability to meet Essential Job Functions Requires at least 1 year of experience working directly with individuals with an intellectual disability or a related condition such as autism or cerebral palsy. Experience in any of the following: - A developmental training program for individuals with intellectual disabilities. - A vocational program for individuals with intellectual disabilities. - A residential program for individuals with intellectual disabilities. - A provider of in-home support services for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Possess QIDP Certification and verification of 40 hour QIDP training completion. Demonstrate computer literacy. Possess strong verbal and written English language skills. Strong communication skills (face-to-face, phone, and written). Must have own reliable transportation to travel to clients in the Community Alternatives Unlimited (CAU) geographical areas as needed or required. The CAU geographical area covers Chicago, north of Roosevelt road; Cook County North & Northwest suburbs and all of Lake County, Illinois. Demonstrate team and collaboration skills/experience. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

The Case Manager will manage a caseload of individuals with developmental disabilities, providing advocacy support and coordinating services. They will conduct home visits to assess satisfaction levels and monitor changes in health or safety.