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QIDP Case Manager

Company: Envision Unlimited
Location: Worth
Posted on: November 7, 2024

Job Description:

Description:Envision Unlimited is a full spectrum of care organization serving people with intellectual, developmental and psychiatric disabilities.Our mission is to provide quality services that promote choice, independence, and inclusion. Founded in Chicago in 1948, Envision Unlimited has a legacy of evolving care delivered with empathy, every time and everywhere. Our innovative services include community living options; novel day programs; employment, respite and mental health services, and foster care for children with disabilities.Beyond our day-to-day efforts supporting members and their caregivers in Illinois, we are advocates, and Envision Unlimited's impact is far-reaching. Through outreach, evaluation, and service planning, we help thousands of people become part of the community, transition to safe homes, and access support services so they can live their lives to their greatest potential.
Purpose: To provide direct casework services to persons with developmental disabilities in their homes and in the community. (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions).
Essential Responsibilities:1. Coordinate the completion of service agreements and service authorizations.2. Work with the family to write the Employer of Record Implementation Strategy.3. Maintain client files in the Quantum electronic records system.4. Maintain accurate and concise case records and progress notes on each member, keeping them current.5. Complete other reports/forms as assigned.6. Seek out referral sources in the community and effect linkage when appropriate.7. Work in collaboration with other staff and programs regarding the needs of shared members when necessary and appropriate.8. Accompany members to referral services when indicated and act as advocate on members' behalf.9. Coach members to utilize coping strategies during moments of distress, delivering support to facilitate de-escalation.
Other Responsibilities:1. Assist supervisor in special projects.2. Meet weekly with supervisor concerning cases.3. Maintain an accurate work schedule and accurate mileage records.4. Perform other related responsibilities as assigned.
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.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.Requirements:QUALIFICATIONSTo 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.
EDUCATION, SKILLS, and/or EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor's degree in human or social Service field.
  • At least one year of direct experience working with adults with DD (Developmentally Disabled Population).
  • Must be QIDP (Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional) eligible upon hire.
  • Must have a valid driver's license.
  • Must have use of a reliable car to travel throughout the Chicagoland (Cook County) area.
  • Must be willing to travel up to 70% of the time, and the other 30% will be working from the Elston office (gas and milage reimbursement provided).Schedule: Generally Monday-Friday 9am-5pm with flexibility when needed. This job requires candidate to travel to individuals homes throughout the Chicagoland (Cook County area).
    Other Responsibilities:Must complete 12 hours of continuing educations units (CEU) annually.Participate in variety of committee and staff meeting groups.Participate in quarterly quality assurance reviews.Attend and assist at agency and member events.Perform other duties, as assigned.
    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.
    Envision Unlimited offers competitive salaries and a generous benefit package to our professionals:Blue Cross/Blue Shield Medical Coverage: HMO, PPODental and Vision Insurance OptionsCompany paid Life and LTD InsuranceVoluntary plans (Pet insurance, AD&D, Life, Critical Illness, Short Term Disability)12 Paid HolidaysPaid vacation, sick time and personal days403B planIn house training and CEU'sEmployee Assistance NetworkSupport for pursuing clinical licensure (financial and time off)Opportunity for career growth & development
    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.


    Compensation details: 52000-52000 Yearly Salary



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Keywords: Envision Unlimited, South Bend , QIDP Case Manager, Executive , Worth, Indiana

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