QIDP Case Manager

Envision Unlimited; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Envision Unlimited in Chicago, IL seeks a compassionate Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional Case Manager to support adults with developmental disabilities in leading full, meaningful lives. This role emphasizes advocacy, collaboration with families, and navigating care plans to achieve person-centered goals.

The successful candidate will travel about 70% within Cook County, maintain electronic records, coordinate service agreements, and partner with community resources to ensure

Qualifications

• QIDP-eligible upon hire.
• At least 1 year working with adults with developmental disabilities.
• Bachelor's degree in Human services or related field (Sociology, Special Education, Psychology, Recreation, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with clients and families reflecting individual needs and wishes.
• Coordinate service agreements, authorizations, and referrals.
• Develop and implement strategies with families and support teams.
• Maintain electronic case notes and records.
• Provide advocacy and crisis support.
• Collaborate with community resources and internal teams for holistic care.
• Travel across Cook County for client visits (about 70%).

Skills

QIDP-eligible

Disability care experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human services

Job description

Description

At Envision Unlimited, we believe every person deserves the chance to thrive, connect, and shape their own future. We're seeking a compassionate, organized, and mission-driven Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional Case Manager to support adults with developmental disabilities in living full, meaningful lives. This is more than a job — it's an opportunity to be a trusted advocate, problem-solver, and partner in helping people reach their goals.

Job Type

Full-time

What You’ll Do

• Build relationships with clients and families, ensuring services reflect each person’s unique needs and wishes.
• Coordinate service agreements, authorizations, and referrals.
• Develop and implement strategies in collaboration with families and support teams.
• Maintain accurate electronic records (Quantum) and case notes.
• Provide advocacy and support during crises.
• Partner with community resources and internal teams to ensure holistic care.
• Travel throughout Cook County for client visits (about 70% in the community).

What We’re Looking For

• Must be QIDP-eligible upon hire which includes:
• At least 1 year working with adults with developmental disabilities.
• Bachelor's degree in Human services field, including, but not limited to Sociology, Special Education, Rehabilitation Counseling or Psychology, Recreation or in a specialty area such as Art, Dance, Music or Physical Therapies.

Also Required

• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel locally (mileage and gas reimbursed).

Why Join Envision Unlimited?

• Make a lasting impact every day by empowering individuals and families.
• Be part of a collaborative, mission-driven team that values inclusion and respect.
• Enjoy flexibility with travel and community-based work.
• Benefit from mileage reimbursement and competitive compensation.
• Access opportunities for ongoing training and professional growth.

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.

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 the 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 that 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.

Benefits

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

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.

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.

Disclaimer

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.

Salary Description

57,000.00