Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

ON-CALL POSITION 
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
On call schedule: Every other week (evenings and weekends)

• You must have 1+ year of experience working directly with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
• You must have a bachelors degree in a human services field such as social work, psychology, sociology, special education, or rehabilitation counseling. 
• You must have a valid drivers license & a clean driving history to drive company vehicles 
• You must have reliable transportation

Pay

• Base rate: $27/hour

• This is a nonexempt position & is eligible for overtime

About the Company 

Rimland is a premier social service agency that supports adults with developmental disabilities. We have been saying “welcome home” to individuals with autism for more than 45 years. We provide a safe environment in which individuals can grow and engage with the world. Our approach is unique, and our care is excellent.

About the Position 

The QIDP is a psychologist, social worker, or human services professional with specific higher education accomplishments and experiences that enable them to ensure that the services a client receives are consistent with their needs & wishes. You are responsible for integrating, coordinating, and monitoring each client’s progress towards the goals set in their Individual Support Plan. You ensure Rimland’s legal compliance with the State of Illinois Department of Human Services and are knowledgeable about DHS Rules 116. Some of your responsibilities include:

Client Advocacy

• Participate in all Personal Care Plan meetings to aide in the development of the Implementation Strategy and calendar of life
• Assist with bi weekly medical clinic
• Communicate issues related to the safety and well-being of clients to supervisors
• Maintain good relationships with physicians, volunteers and similar community organizations 
• Ensure needed medical supplies are available to carry out identified outcomes per the individuals plan and order as needed
• Assist with the monthly medication changeover

Documentation

• Complete a monthly summary of medical appointments, physician recommendations, monthly weight, medication changes and any other medical specific changes that month.
• Assure medical appointment summaries are completed following each appointment complete with the individuals response to the appointments, physicians concerns and recommendations. Physician report to be attached in Therap.
• Schedule follow up appointments as needed

Training

• Monitor and review client skill training specific to medical and hygiene through assessments and direct observations
• Provide On the Job Training to new hires through shadowing doctor appointments
• Provide training reinforcements for areas such as: HCBS, Rule 116, 115 & 119 and personal plans
• Train staff on the individuals Implementation Strategy and medical specific outcomes

Compliance

• Ensure all medical appointments are completed consistent with DHS Rule 116 requirements
• Ensure all medical needs are met consistent with physician recommendations and applicable staff training is conducted by the Health & Wellness Department.

Other duties and projects as assigned.

Location & Schedule 

Note: You must be able to work the entire shift, every week

Location: Des Plaines, IL 

ON-CALL POSITION 
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
On call schedule: Every other week (evenings and weekends)

Benefits 

Full-time employees enjoy the following benefits: 

• Generous paid leave

• Insurance (group health after 90 days of employment) 

• 401(k) retirement plan (eligible after 1 year) 

• Holiday incentives (gift cards, premium pay, etc.) 

• Paid training (First Aid, CPR, AED, CPI, and more) 

• A monthly personal fitness stipend 

Requirements 

You must meet the following requirements: 

Pass: 

• A fingerprint criminal background check 

• A child abuse and neglect check 

• A drug screen. 

Provide:

• You must have a bachelors degree in a human services field such as social work, psychology, sociology, special education, or rehabilitation counseling. 

• Residency for the past 2 years 

• Current & original documents that verify your identity & ability to legally work in the United States 

• Two verifiable employment references within the last 3 years 

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