SODC Specialist / QIDP Case Manager
CES
SODC Specialist, QIDP Case Manager
CES
full-time
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Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States • Illinois
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💰 $42,000 - $55,000 per year
Job Level
Junior
About the role
- Perform functions of administrative case management and serve as an advocate to support individuals
- Educate individual and guardian(s) regarding choices of service options and ensure service linkage
- Assess Medicaid status and provide supports as needed to support Medicaid enrollment and active status
- Complete all required internal Agency and Department of Human Services (DHS) forms and maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA
- Manage a caseload of individuals residing in a State Operated Developmental Center (SODC) seeking waiver services or in need of a skilled nursing care
- Maintain an active on-site presence at the SODC as necessary to support caseload needs
- Work collaboratively with the SODC Transition Coordinator and other key personnel (e.g., Social Worker, QIDP, Unit Director) to identify individuals seeking Waiver Services or needing skilled nursing care
- Participate in the monthly Community Placement Meeting (CPM) with the SODC Transition Coordinator, DHS Bureau of Transition Services (BTS), Equip for Equality and other designated representatives
- Complete the abbreviated Pre-admission Screening for individuals residing in SODC’s
- Additional duties will be discussed during an interview
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or a related field (Required)
- Minimum one-year of personal or professional experience working with individuals with developmental / intellectual disabilities (Required)
- 1-year experience working as an ISC in an ISC Program (Required)
- 2-years’ experience working as an ISC in an ISC Program (Preferred)
- QIDP certification (Required)
- ISC to be in good standing with their current caseload and ready for new challenges with larger caseload (Required)
- Valid Driver’s License, Insurance, and reliable transportation (Required)
- Must reside within a reasonable commuting distance from one of our office locations (Crystal Lake, Rockford, Aurora, Lombard, Joliet, and Kankakee)
- Bilingual encouraged to apply
- Ability to meet Essential Job Functions with or without reasonable accommodations (Required)
- Please send resume and cover letter including information regarding a minimum of 1-year of experience working with persons with intellectual / developmental disabilities
