Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP) at Envision Unlimited

Bourbonnais, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Aug, 26

Salary

57000.0

Posted On

15 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Case Management, Staff Supervision, Budget Management, Medication Administration, Crisis Intervention, Regulatory Compliance, Health and Safety Monitoring, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Electronic Recordkeeping, Community Inclusion Planning, Employee Performance Evaluation, Infection Control

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Description Make a Lasting Impact at Envision Unlimited Are you passionate about empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live fuller, more independent lives? At Envision Unlimited, we don’t just provide care—we create opportunities, build relationships, and change lives. Join our Community Transition Program and become part of a mission-driven team dedicated to helping individuals thrive in community living settings. As a valued team member, you’ll lead meaningful case management work, collaborate with a supportive interdisciplinary team, and guide members toward achieving personal goals and independence. If you're looking for a rewarding career with purpose, growth, and the chance to make a real difference every day, Envision Unlimited is the place for you. Envision Unlimited is a full spectrum of care organization serving people with disabilities from infants to 80+ years old regardless of race, gender, religion, or ability to pay. Founded in Chicago in 1948, Envision Unlimited has a legacy of evolving care delivered with empathy, every time and everywhere. Innovative services offered across Chicagoland and Central Illinois include community living options, novel day programs, behavioral health services, employment programs, respite for families, and foster care for children with disabilities. Purpose: Perform functions to ensure the residences are well run, the staff are properly trained, supervised, and monitored, and members receive the necessary services in the assigned Community Living Transition program. Essential Responsibilities: Hire and supervise CILA employees for adherence to planned schedules, programs, and documented activities, continually monitor employee work hours through the time and attendance system, and manage overtime. Evaluate employee performance, enforce agency policies and procedures, and recommend changes in employee status. Provide on-site supervision at CILA homes. Maintain and operate assigned homes within budgetary guidelines including groceries, and assure timely re-certification (i.e., CPR, first-aid, and medication administration). Maintain and operate assigned homes within budgetary guidelines including groceries, gasoline, link card usage, and other purchases. Continuously monitor health and safety practices in each assigned CILA home including emergency drills, medication training, and staff/member ratios. Ensure infection control and COVID protocols are followed by members, staff, and visitors. Ensure there are medication-authorized staff scheduled for every shift as needed and provide backup if needed for medication administration. Respond to all emergencies in the CILA homes, as required. Must carry Agency issued), working collaboratively with the Agency maintenance department. Complete work tickets as needed. Must carry Agency-issued cellular phone at all times for accessibility. Monitor assigned agency vehicles to ensure that mileage logs and gasoline purchases are completed and coordinate with the transportation department on maintenance issues. Develop, plan, and monitor community inclusion activities and opportunities for members. Ensure adherence with mandated reporter/OIG protocols, notify staff as needed of any OIG interviews, and cooperate fully with OIG investigations promptly. Complete required documentation into agency electronic record system (Quantum), and ensure staff is also trained on Quantum usage and utilized for recordkeeping. Ensure timely response to emails and phone calls, generally within one working day; provide out-of-office notification on emails and cell phones with appropriate contact information as needed. Ensure semi-annual inventories are completed related to each member’s personal items. Ensure at least monthly member and staff meetings and minutes of such. Ensure accounts are monitored for agency rep payee members; assist members in budgeting. Maintain pay card and track expenditures and receipts, track Link card usage. Complete annual and semi-annual Health & Safety reviews; maintain first aid kits and ensure adherence to OSHA requirements. At all times maintain confidentiality to the Illinois Mental Health Code and Confidentiality Act. Maintain a professional image and role as a representative of Envision Unlimited at all times. Requirements The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Human Services or other relevant degree according to the department of human Services. https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=48211 Three years of direct work in an Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities CILA home. Must have DSP training. Pass the TABE test and maintain authorization to pass medications. Valid driver’s license. Other Responsibilities: Must complete 12 hours of continuing education units (CEU) annually. Participate in a variety of committee and staff meeting groups. Participate in quarterly quality assurance reviews. Attend and assist at agency and member events. Perform other duties, as assigned. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES No supervisory responsibilities. If yes, list positions that will report to this position – no names. OTHER EXPECTATIONS Employees shall respect the diversity of all individuals (e.g., clients, co-workers, stakeholders) and refrain from any form of discrimination and/or based upon a person’s legally protected characteristics or conduct, including but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression. Employees share the responsibility of creating and maintaining a welcoming, supportive, and inclusive work environment. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required of all employees so classified. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, physical requirements may include standing, walking, and sitting; seeing; hearing and listening; clear speech; dexterity and use of hands and fingers. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment described here is representative of that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. The work environment may include any or all of the following: working alone; working with others, verbal contact with others and face-to-face contact. Envision Unlimited offers competitive salaries and a generous benefit package to our professionals: Blue Cross/Blue Shield Medical Coverage: HMO, PPO Dental and Vision Insurance Options Company-paid Life and LTD Insurance Voluntary plans (Pet Discount Program, AD&D, Life, Critical Illness, Short Term Disability) 12 Paid Holidays Paid vacation, sick time, and personal days 403B plan In-house training and CEU’s Employee Assistance Network Opportunity for career growth & development Envision Unlimited provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Responsibilities

Lead case management and supervise staff within Community Living Transition programs to ensure high-quality care for individuals with disabilities. Manage home operations, including budgeting, health and safety compliance, and the development of community inclusion activities.