Bilingual Self

Job Title:

Bilingual Self-Directed Assistance - Chicago, IL

Build a meaningful career in mental health by making a difference in people’s lives.

Association House of Chicago is actively hiring a Bilingual Self-Directed Assistance (SDA) to join its team in Chicago, IL.

The Bilingual SDA coordinates and supports families in managing home-based services and funding for individuals with I/DD. They will ensure continuity of care by organizing and monitoring service delivery, assisting during crises, and connecting families with appropriate resources. The Bilingual SDA collaborates with community providers to expand access to services and ensure compliance with service agreements.

Since 1899, Association House has served a vibrant, multicultural community using a trauma-informed, culturally responsive model to promote health and wellness and create opportunities for educational and economic advancement.

• Compensation of $25 per hour
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Paid vacation and sick time
• 401K match
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

• Train and support families in managing self-directed services, including hiring and supervising Personal Support Workers
• Assist with budgeting, funding allocation, and employer-related tasks such as timekeeping and coordination with fiscal agencies
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation, billing, and reports in compliance with DHS and program regulations
• Provide crisis support and connect families to appropriate resources
• Ensure services meet agreements, productivity standards, and organizational parties
• Participate in supervision, incorporate feedback and complete required annual training

• Bachelor’s degree in counseling, social work, psychology or related social services area
• 1+ years of experience in the I/DD or community behavioral setting, required
• QIDP required or willing to obtain on-the-job
• Valid Illinois driver’s license and insurance with acceptable driving record
• Bilingual Spanish/English, required

Your career in mental health starts here.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All employment decisions, including hiring, promotion, compensation, training, and other terms of employment, are made based on qualifications, abilities, and performance, without regard to membership of a protected class and in compliance of federal, state, and/or local laws.