Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional

at Challenge Unlimited. Inc. in Edwardsville, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Qualified  Intellectual Disability Professional (QIDP) / Residential Site Manager. 

Opportunities to grow in leadership and gain experience with individuals that have both developmental and mental health disabilities to provide our clients with care, assistance, and the ability to gain independence!

Schedule: Flexible to jobs demands and on-call  to provide support for our clients who live at our Residential Homes full time!
Shift: Full Time 
Location: Edwardsville, IL 

Reporting to the Director of Residential Services, the Residential Site Manager is responsible for managing housing programs which provide people who have different abilities opportunities to live in a home-based environment—achieving the highest level of independence possible.

• Assist Residents with disabilities in completing their activities of daily living including grocery shopping, cooking, cleaning, laundry, driving Residents to appointments, shopping or social activities, monitoring and documenting the delivery of medications, and bathing or helping Residents with proper hygiene.
• Plan and coordinate the treatment services and care for the Residents.
• Evaluate services and care for the Residents and ensure documentation and regulatory compliance.
• Enforce safety and house rules, inspections, policies, procedures and coordinate home and grounds maintenance.
• Follow the budget, control expenses and inventory, submit receipts, and assist Administration with financials and public relations.
• Leads and supervises 8-12 staff members
• Participate in interviewing, hiring, terminations, training, etc. 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Education, Rehabilitation, Recreation Therapy, Sociology, Nursing Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in a related field as approved by DHS. OR, if hired before 2009, 5 or more years DD experience and HS Diploma. Temporary assigned RSM candidate may also qualify with 5 or more years DD experience and HS Diploma. Employees without DHS approved degree and experience are required to have another QIDP qualified staff to review, approve and sign off on treatment plans, MPNs and staffing and cannot conduct DHS training.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience working with people with developmental disabilities. 1+ years of supervisory experience
• Certifications/Licenses: CPR, 1st Aid, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) and DSP training, including medication administration, is provided by the company must be successfully completed within the first 4 months to be certified. Passing CPR, 1st Aid, CPI and medication administration training is also required annually. Illinois Food Service and Sanitation certificate needed within the first 6 months and renewed as required.
• Pre-Employment Tests: Must pass state required CASAS literacy assessment prior to employment.
• Computer Skills: Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Background Checks: Must pass criminal background check. Must pass various State and Federal registry checks. Must pass DCFS Abuse and Neglect Tracking System check Must pass driving history check and Company policy criteria, maintain valid driver’s license and be 21 or older to drive Company van (or 25
  
  

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  Challenge Unlimited Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any applicants for employment based on their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, uniformed service member status, or any other status protected by law.