HABILITATION PROGRAM COORDINATOR (UMP)

Illinoiscomptroller; Centralia (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Illinois Department of Human Services in Centralia, IL is seeking a Habilitation Program Coordinator (QIDP/Team Leader) to oversee inter-disciplinary teams on an assigned shift and cottage. Monitors, reviews, and evaluates individual program data to assess progress toward habilitation goals and objectives.

Provides guidance to teams and ensures program compliance. You will coordinate services inside and outside the Center, conduct staff training, and engage in community placement activities.

Qualifications

• QIDP credential required and lead interdisciplinary teams.
• Monitor and evaluate progress toward habilitation goals.
• Coordinate services inside/outside the Center.
• Provide staff training and in-service workshops.
• Experience with community placements.

Responsibilities

• Lead interdisciplinary teams on assigned shift.
• Monitor and evaluate program data toward habilitation goals.
• Observe individuals during activities of daily living and communicate with each on a daily basis.
• Coordinate services to implement habilitation plans.
• Conduct in-service trainings for employees.
• Coordinate community placement activities.

Skills

QIDP

Team Leadership

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Job Requisition ID: 58895
Opening Date:10/01/2026
Closing Date:10/15/2026
Agency:Department of Human Services
Class Title:HABILITATION PROGRAM COORDINATOR - 17960
Skill Option:UMP Credential
Bilingual Option:None
Salary:Anticipated Salary: $5,834 - $8,307 per month ($70,008 - $99,684 per year)
Job Type:Salaried
Category:Full Time
Number of Vacancies:1
Bargaining Unit Code:RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCME
Merit Comp Code:
Work Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:30am - 4:30pm, 30 minute unpaid lunch
Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: Not available, fully in office
Headquarter Location: 1535 W Mccord St, Centralia, Illinois, 62801

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Position Overview

The Division of Mental Health is seeking to hire a Habilitation Program Coordinator for the Murray Development Center located in Centralia, Illinois to serve as Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP)/Team Leader of Inter-disciplinary Teams on an assigned shift and cottage. Monitors, reviews, and evaluates individual program data to assess progress toward habilitation goals and objectives. Provides guidance and direction to assigned teams and provides program compliance assessments and other habilitation services.

Essential Functions

• Serves as a Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP)/Team Leader of Inter-disciplinary Teams on an assigned shift and cottage.
• Monitors, reviews, and evaluates individual program data to assess progress toward habilitation goals and objectives.
• Observes individuals during their activities of daily living and active treatment and communicates with each on a daily basis.
• Coordinates services both in and outside the Center to implement active habilitation according to the plan established by the inter-disciplinary team.
• Conducts in-service and workshops for employees as part of ongoing training and to qualify staff for promotions.
• Conducts various community placement activities