Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP) ChicagoLand South Suburbs
Company: Envision Unlimited
Location: Chicago
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Description:Envision Unlimited is a large non-profit agency
committed to providing services for adults with
intellectual/developmental disabilities and/or mental illness. We
emphasize quality services that promote choice, independence, and
community integration. Through the collaborative efforts of an
interdisciplinary team, our members receive person-centered
services aimed at improving the functionality and practical
application of social, financial, and emotional skills. In
addition, we work to build partnerships with our community to
enrich the lives of our members by creating lasting opportunities
that will strengthen relationships for a lifetime. Our programs
include, but are not limited to, ABA Therapy for Children,
Community Day Program, Community Living, Mental Health, Employment
and Career Services, and Foster Care.Purpose: Perform functions to
ensure the residences are well ran, the staff are properly trained,
supervised and monitored, and members receive the necessary
services in the assigned CILA 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, 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 to include emergency
drills, medication training, staff/member ratios. Ensure infection
control and COVID protocols followed by members, staff and
visitors. Ensure there are medication authorized staff scheduled
for every shift as needed and provide back up if needed for
medication administration.Respond to all emergencies in the CILA
homes, as required. Must carry Agency issued), working
collaboratively with 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, cooperate fully with OIG investigations in a timely
manner.Complete required documentation into agency electronic
record system (Quantum), and ensure staff also trained on Quantum
usage and utilize for recordkeeping. Ensure timely response to
emails and phone calls, generally within one working day; provide
out of office notification on emails and cell phone 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 meeting and minutes
of such.Ensure accounts are monitored for agency rep payee members;
assist members in budgeting.Maintain paycard 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.OTHER
EXPECTATIONSEmployees shall respect the diversity of all
individuals (e.g., clients, co-workers, stakeholders) and refrain
from any form of discrimination and/or harassment based on
religious, marital, ethnic, racial, gender, sexual orientation, or
other differences.Employees share the responsibility of creating
and maintaining a welcoming and supportive work
environment.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: Three years direct
work in Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities CILA home. Must
have supervisory experience. Must have DSP training. Pass the TABE
test and maintain authorization to pass medications. Valid driver's
license. Scheduleto work 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. or 12:00 p.m.- 8:00
p.m. either Tuesday - Saturdayor Sunday - Thursday. Other
Responsibilities:Must complete 12 hours of continuing educations
units (CEU) annually.Participate in 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. Envision Unlimited offers competitive salaries
and a generous benefit package to our professionals:Blue Cross/Blue
Shield Medical Coverage: HMO, PPODental and Vision Insurance
OptionsCompany paid Life and LTD InsuranceVoluntary plans (Pet
insurance, AD&D, Life, Critical Illness, Short Term
Disability)12 Paid HolidaysPaid vacation, sick time and personal
days403B planIn house training and CEU'sEmployee Assistance
NetworkSupport for pursuing clinical licensure (financial and time
off)Opportunity for career growth & developmentEnvision 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.PI201089275
Keywords: Envision Unlimited, Chicago , Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP) ChicagoLand South Suburbs, Other , Chicago, Illinois
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