Health & Wellness Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional; QIDP

Health & Wellness Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (QIDP) 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 bachelor's degree in a human services field such as social work, psychology, sociology, special education, or rehabilitation counseling.
• You must have a valid driver's license & a clean driving history to drive company vehicles.
• You must have reliable transportation.

Base rate: $27.60/hour
This is a nonexempt position & is eligible for overtime

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.

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.

• Participate in all Personal Care Plan meetings to aid 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 individual's plan and order as needed.
• Assist with the monthly medication changeover.

• 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 individual's response to the appointments, physician’s concerns and recommendations. Physician report to be attached in Therap.
• Schedule follow-up appointments as needed.

• 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 individual's Implementation Strategy and medical specific outcomes.

• 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.

Note:

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

Location:

Des Plaines, IL

• Generous paid leave
• Insurance (group health after 90 days of employment)
• 401(k) retirement plan (eligible after 1 year)
• Paid training (First Aid, CPR, AED, CPI, and more)
• Monthly personal fitness stipend

• Pass a fingerprint criminal background check.
• Pass a child abuse and neglect check.
• Provide a bachelor's 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.