Hybrid Telework QIDP Case Manager - ACL

The Nearest Service, Inc.; Joliet (IL); Remote; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate and organized individuals to join their team as Individual Service Coordinators. This role involves managing a caseload of individuals with developmental disabilities, providing essential advocacy and support to enhance their quality of life. The organization prides itself on offering a flexible and rewarding work environment, with opportunities for career growth and a strong commitment to staff development. If you are passionate about making a difference and have the necessary qualifications, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause.

Benefits

401K Plan with company match

Paid Time Off (32 days annually)

Health insurance with multiple options

Life insurance and long-term disability

Performance-based bonus potential

Employee Assistance Program

Loan forgiveness potential

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a human services field required.
• At least one year of experience with developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of 50 individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Provide advocacy support and education regarding service options.

Skills

Compassionate Communication

Advocacy Skills

Organizational Skills

Bilingual Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services

QIDP Certification

Job description

Description

Service Inc of Illinois is dedicated to helping people with developmental delays and disabilities find the services and support they need to live a better life.

If you have a bachelor’s degree in a human services field and at least one year of personal or professional experience supporting an individual(s) with a developmental disability, we hope you will apply and be a valuable difference maker in the lives of our clients!

We are seeking high energy, organized, and compassionate people to join our team. Qualified candidates must reside within a reasonable commuting distance from our Crystal Lake or Rockford office and your home location to meet caseload visiting needs. We also have openings near our Aurora, Lombard, Joliet, and Kankakee offices.

We believe that each of our staff members is essential to our organization and the people that we serve. We strive to provide a flexible, rewarding work environment for all so that everyone is enabled to reach their highest potential. We offer fantastic benefits, great work/life balance, and the opportunity for career growth.

What makes Service Inc one of the best social service agencies to work for:

• A team of over 210 compassionate, caring people covering 22 counties in Illinois
• Regular Monday through Friday schedule
• No on-call requirement and no weekend work schedule
• Hybrid Telework opportunities offered
• Provide customized one-on-one training program, mentorship, and support to all new staff
• Potential to earn a year-end performance-based bonus annually
• Enjoy a career with opportunities for internal promotions – all internal promotions from entry level to executive level are based on job knowledge and performance

Great Employee Benefits:

• Staff in this position earn an annual salary of $42,000 to $55,000 (based on related work experience)
• 401K Plan with 100% immediate vesting and generous company match
• Basic life insurance and long-term disability plans provided by agency at no cost to the employee with additional coverages available
• Excellent affordable health insurance with 5 different options to choose from, all of which offer no copay virtual visits.
• Quality dental, vision, and short-term disability coverages available
• Generous paid time off (PTO) policy of 32 paid days off annually: includes 20 days PTO, 10 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays per year
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program available at no cost
• Potential for loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

Service Inc of Illinois is dedicated to helping people with developmental delays and disabilities find the services and support they need to live a better life. Today, we support families and individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities or delays in 22 different counties in Northern Illinois. All our services are provided under a contract with the State of Illinois and our service coordination and advocacy services are free of charge to those that we serve. Since 1989, we have provided services to over 55,000 individuals residing in the counties we serve.

As an Individual Service Coordinator (ISC) your Essential Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Manage a caseload of 50 individuals with Developmental Disabilities
• Provide advocacy support and education to individuals and guardian(s) regarding choices of service options and ensure service linkage and monitor for changes in the health or safety needs of the individual
• Complete required records, DHS screening forms, Medicaid eligibility certification, visiting reports, Person-Centered Plans, and other related IL Department of Human Services (DHS) mandated forms in accordance with DHS required time frames
• Coordinate home and community visits with the individual, the guardian/family and service provider to meet caseload needs
• Additional duties will be discussed during an interview

Minimum 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)
• Eligible for QIDP status (Required) Service Inc provides QIDP certification training.
• QIDP certified from the Department of Human Services including completion of the DHS approved 40-hour training course (Preferred)
• Valid Driver’s License, Insurance, and reliable transportation (Required)
• Bilingual encouraged to apply
• Ability to meet Essential Job Functions with or without reasonable accommodations (Required)

For more information, please visit us at www.svcincofil.org

Please Send Resume and Cover Letter (including information regarding a minimum of 1-year of experience working with persons with intellectual / developmental disabilities, which can include a personal relationship.)