Program Coordinator/QIDP

Envision Unlimited; Illinois; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Cross/Blue Shield Medical

Dental and Vision Insurance

Company-paid Life and LTD

Voluntary plans (Pet insurance, AD&D,…

12 Paid Holidays

Paid vacation, sick time, and personal

403B plan

In-house training and CEUs

Employee Assistance Network

Support for pursuing clinical licensur

Career growth & development

Job summary

Envision Unlimited is a Chicago‑based nonprofit delivering comprehensive services to people with intellectual, developmental and psychiatric disabilities. The Program Coordinator supports members by coordinating all aspects of their program, including CDS center activities, community engagement, and maintaining files.

The role emphasizes advocacy, meeting participation (PCP, BMC, HRC), and ensuring services align with member goals while complying with funding requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Special Education, or related social service field preferred not required.
• One year of full-time related work experience.
• Must be able to meet qualifications of QIDP - (Have at least two years of verifiable experience working in Social Services.)
• Must be able to complete the requirements for placement on the State of Illinois Direct Support Persons Registry.

Responsibilities

• Ascertain member wishes regarding programming.
• Coordinate, supervise, and monitor staff and member activities to ensure that training programs and activities are correctly implemented.
• Participate in the Discovery process, PCP and Implementation Strategy. Support member advocacy to ensure the PCP/Implementation Strategy reflects the wishes of the member.
• Support member meetings including PCP, BMC, HRC and any special meetings; advocate for member wishes.
• Meet with members and invite parents/guardian, CLS staff, ISC or others to meetings.
• Assist members in obtaining/maintaining benefits, residential services, employment and advocacy services.
• Ensure programs/activities comply with funding source requirements and supervise staff planning.
• Ensure member access to the community is maximized, including accompanying them during community access.
• Hire, train, and evaluate staff; participate in staff hiring and ensure involvement of members.
• Respond to medical and behavioral emergencies following health & safety procedures.
• Monitor staff documentation and ensure supplies and personal care are met.
• Maintain, prepare, and submit periodic reports and records.
• Respond to emergencies, analyze problems, and train staff on procedures.
• Participate in site policy making and maintain safe work environment.
• Maintain effective relations with funding sources and agencies.
• Maintain current member habilitation files.
• Participate in staff training and continuing education.
• Ensure timely billing and reporting of attendance and Title XX activities.
• Maintain member records in reporting database.
• Coordinate special projects and other related responsibilities.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Special Education, or related social service field preferred not required

One year of full-time related work experience

QIDP qualifications (two years of verifiable experience in Social Services)

Requirements for placement on the State of Illinois Direct Support Persons Registry

Job description

Description

Envision Unlimited is a full spectrum of care organization serving people with intellectual, developmental and psychiatric disabilities.

Our mission is to provide quality services that promote choice, independence, and inclusion. Founded in Chicago in 1948, Envision Unlimited has a legacy of evolving care delivered with empathy, every time and everywhere. Our innovative services include community living options; novel day programs; employment, respite and mental health services, and foster care for children with disabilities.

Beyond our day-to-day efforts supporting members and their caregivers in Illinois, we are advocates, and Envision Unlimited's impact is far-reaching. Through outreach, evaluation, and service planning, we help thousands of people become part of the community, transition to safe homes, and access support services so they can live their lives to their greatest potential.

Summary

The basic functions of the Program Coordinator are to support each member in the coordination of all aspects of their program, including activities within the CDS center, within the community and maintenance of the member file. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable?individuals with?disabilities?to?perform?the?essential?functions.)

Essential Responsibilities

include but are not limited to:

• Ascertain member wishes regarding programming
• Coordinate, supervise, and monitor staff and member activities to ensure that training programs and activities are correctly implemented.
• Participate in the Discovery process, PCP and Implementation Strategy. Support member advocacy to ensure the PCP/Implementation Strategy reflects the wishes of the member.
• Support members in attending all meetings concerning them including the PCP meeting, BMC, HRC and any special meetings called on behalf of the member. Support the member in advocating for his/her wishes at these meetings.
• Meet with members as necessary and assist members in inviting other, parents/family/guardian, CLS staff, ISC or other significant individuals to such meetings.
• Assist members in obtaining/maintaining benefits, residential services, employment, placement, and advocacy services, assisting them/their families in completing all referral for service and other forms.
• Ensure that member programs and activities are in compliance with funding source requirements, including supervising TCs in planning/implementing activities or personally planning/implementing activities.
• Ensure that member access to the community is maximized, including accompanying members during community access.
• Hire, train, and assist staff, evaluate performance, enforce agency rules, and recommend changes in employee status. Ensure that members participate in all staff interviewing/hiring.
• Respond to medical and behavioral emergencies following appropriate health & safety and crisis prevention procedures. Monitor staff members performance on following established procedures for responding to emergencies.
• Monitor staff activities to ensure that required documentation is maintained, staff plans are implemented, and supplies are available as needed and that member personal care, hygiene and medical needs are met.
• Maintain, prepare, and submit periodic reports and records related to member and activities.
• Respond to emergency situations, analyze problems, and take corrective action; train staff members on established procedures for responding to emergencies.
• Participate as a member of the site policy making process.
• Maintain good housekeeping conditions and safe operating practices in unit.
• Maintain effective relationships with funding source, referral agency, and staff personnel
• With the member’s assistance, Maintain current member habilitation files in accordance with case file organization and retention schedule.
• Participate in staff training as assigned and maintain continuing education as required.
• Ensure weekly / monthly billing and reporting of client attendance and Title XX activities are completed accurately and on time.
• Maintain member records in reporting database
• Coordinate special projects, as assigned
• Perform other related responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

Other Expectations

Employees shall respect the diversity of all individuals (e.g., clients, co-workers,?stakeholders) and refrain from any form of discrimination and/or based upon a person’s legally protected characteristics or conduct, including but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression.?

Employees share the responsibility of creating and maintaining a welcoming, supportive, and inclusive?work?environment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all employees so classified.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Education, Skills, and/or Experience

1. Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university in Rehabilitation Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Special Education, or related social service field preferred not required.
2. One year of full-time related work experience.
3. Must be able to meet qualifications of QIDP - (Have at least two years of verifiable experience working in Social Services.)
4. Must be able to complete the requirements for placement on the State of Illinois Direct Support Persons Registry.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, physical requirements may include standing, walking, and sitting; seeing; hearing and listening; clear speech; dexterity and use of hands and fingers.

Work Environment

The work environment described here is representative of what an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. The work environment may include any or all of the following: working alone; working with others, verbal contact with others and face-to-face contact.

Envision Unlimited offers competitive salaries and a generous benefit package to our professionals:

• Blue Cross/Blue Shield Medical Coverage: HMO, PPO
• Dental and Vision Insurance Options
• Company-paid Life and LTD Insurance
• Voluntary plans (Pet insurance, AD&D, Life, Critical Illness, Short Term Disability)
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Paid vacation, sick time, and personal days
• 403B plan
• In-house training and CEU’s
• Employee Assistance Network
• Support for pursuing clinical licensure (financial and time off)
• Opportunity for career growth & development

Envision 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.