Community Alternatives Unlimited

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:

· No after hours calls required

· No weekend work schedule required, optional

· Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy of 30 paid days off annually: includes 20 days PTO and 10 paid 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.

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.