Case Manager/ QIDP

AGENCY MISSION/ PHILOSOPHY

The employee will support the agency’s mission to empower lives through individual care and inclusive community support. We strive to:

• Treat everyone with dignity and respect
• Honor and support rights and confidentiality
• Promote the best possible health with protection from abuse, neglect and exploitation
• Engage with honesty, integrity, and ethical standards in actions and communications
• Comply with applicable laws and regulations to prevent fraud, waste, conflict of interest, and inaccuracy in record-keeping

JOB SUMMARY

Our Residential Program is searching for a full-time Case Manager/ QIDP to oversee the supports and services provided to residents who live in four small (2-6 residents each), agency-owned homes in Charleston. It is the perfect opportunity to make a positive difference in the daily lives of those who we serve. The Case Manager/QIDP will:

• Develop trust and rapport with residents, families and guardians
• Work with a team of professionals and the individual to create service plans that guide individual programming
• Advocate for/with the residents to assure that their needs and personal choices are being recognized and respected
• Supervise direct care personnel in the residential homes, providing guidance and support concerning the services provided to residents
• Assist the Director in maintaining compliance with state environmental standards of assigned homes
• Complete and review paperwork related to the residents' annual planning, monthly progress reviews, benefits, and other service needs. The agency will provide a cell phone and laptop for work-related use for these duties.
• Will be part of a routine on-call rotation to address concerns after business hours. Duties may include, but are not limited to resolving staffing issues, providing support or assistance, or responding to emergencies. An agency-owned is used when staff are scheduled to be on-call.

 ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be able to provide proof of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a field related to human services or education (please contact us if you are unsure of whether your degree would be a match)
• A valid driver’s license
• One year of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities (experience can be a combination of professional, volunteer or school-related)
• Must pass a criminal background check, as required by the Healthcare Worker Background Check Act (225 ILCS 46), and a DCFS Child Abuse and Neglect background check
• Must reside in the Charleston/Mattoon area or within 20 miles of Charleston.
• Successfully complete and maintain American Heart Association or American Red Cross CPR/First Aid certification
  
• Pass the Short Test of Functional Health Literacy in Adults (S-TOFHLA)
• Successfully complete medication administration training and annual recertifications to maintain medication administration status

WAGES

$51,000 per year (salaried, exempt from overtime)

PAY SCHEDULE

Staff are paid every two weeks with a direct deposit option available upon request

BENEFITS

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Health, Disability, and Life Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance (optional)
• Flexible Spending Account (optional)
• Profit-Sharing
• Employee Assistance Program
• 403 (b) Investment Plan (optional)

WORK SCHEDULE

Monday - Friday, typically from 7 am - 4 pm, with an evening/weekend "on-call" rotation

QUESTIONS?

Text us at (501) 203-9636 or phone us at (217) 460-9119 with questions.