Full-Time
Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional
Challenge Unlimited
Employment and support for disabilities
Compensation Overview
$62.6k - $64.6k/yr
+ 401(k) 50% company match + Mileage reimbursement
Alton, IL, USA
In Person
Bachelor's
Category
 Social & Community Services (1) |
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Required Skills
CPR
Infection Control
Medication Administration
First Aid
Word/Pages/Docs
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Microsoft Outlook
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Education, Rehabilitation, Recreation Therapy, Sociology, Nursing, or a related field approved by the Illinois Department of Human Services, with an alternate qualification for certain candidates of at least five years of developmental-disability experience and a high school diploma.
- At least one year of experience working with people with developmental disabilities.
- At least one year of supervisory experience.
- Successfully complete company-provided CPR, first aid, Crisis Prevention Institute, direct support professional, and medication administration training within the first four months and annually thereafter.
- Obtain an Illinois Food Service and Sanitation certificate within the first six months and renew it as required.
- Pass the state-required CASAS literacy assessment before employment.
- Be proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Pass criminal background, state and federal registry, DCFS Abuse and Neglect Tracking System, and driving-history checks.
- Maintain a valid driver's license and meet the applicable age requirements to drive a company van.
- Use a personally insured vehicle for company-related travel.
Responsibilities
- Promote a person-centered approach that supports resident choice, independence, and community inclusion.
- Assist residents in developing daily living, communication, social, and self-advocacy skills and ensure services align with individualized plans.
- Monitor resident progress and outcomes and recommend program modifications as needed.
- Complete and oversee required documentation accurately, timely, and in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Develop, implement, and maintain Individual Habilitation Plans, Individual Service Plans, Individual Active Treatment Plans, assessments, and reports.
- Oversee resident finances and personal funds according to agency policies and interdisciplinary team recommendations.
- Foster relationships with residents, families, guardians, case managers, and community partners.
- Plan, coordinate, and supervise service delivery and participate in admissions, screenings, assessments, and placement decisions.
- Serve as chairperson of the Interdisciplinary Team and facilitate meetings with guardians, Independent Service Coordination agencies, healthcare providers, and other stakeholders.
- Ensure treatment plans are developed, implemented, reviewed, and revised according to active treatment principles and regulatory requirements.
- Coordinate medical, dental, behavioral health, and specialized services.
- Monitor resident health and well-being and respond to medical concerns, emergencies, and changes in condition.
- Support family and guardian involvement in resident care and program planning.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming residential environment.
- Enforce house rules, program regulations, agency policies, and resident rights.
- Conduct safety inspections and ensure compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards and company safety procedures.
- Ensure appropriate use of personal protective equipment and infection-control practices.
- Investigate, document, and report accidents, injuries, incidents, illnesses, and unusual occurrences.
- Participate in Human Rights and Behavior Management Committee activities.
- Coordinate maintenance, repairs, and upkeep of the residence, grounds, furnishings, and equipment.
- Report significant maintenance concerns and capital-improvement needs to administration.
- Manage site expenditures, approve purchases, maintain inventory controls, and monitor supply levels.
- Submit receipts, invoices, purchase orders, and financial documentation according to established procedures.
- Assist with budget planning, financial reporting, expense monitoring, capital-improvement recommendations, and operational enhancements.
- Support administrative initiatives, audits, licensing reviews, accreditation surveys, and funding-source inspections.
- Assist with community relations and represent the organization during meetings, site visits, and public events.
- Ensure staff training on policies, procedures, resident support plans, medication administration, safety practices, and regulatory requirements.
- Provide leadership and direction for assigned residential staff.
- Monitor staffing levels and schedules to ensure adequate coverage and quality service delivery.
- Recruit, interview, train, schedule, supervise, coach, and evaluate approximately 8–12 employees.
- Address employee concerns, performance issues, and disciplinary matters with Human Resources and agency leadership.
- Conduct performance evaluations and provide feedback, mentoring, and professional-development opportunities.
- Promote employee engagement and maintain a positive work environment aligned with organizational goals.
Challenge Unlimited is a nonprofit social enterprise creating employment and independent-living opportunities for people with disabilities. It provides job training, employment services, community-integrated housing and support while delivering custodial, landscaping, food service, packaging, staffing, facility and contact-center work for government and commercial customers. The organization also supports military veterans and other people facing employment barriers. Its model links mission and business operations: service contracts create paid work, skill development and pathways to greater community participation.
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