SODC Specialist, QIDP Case Manager

CES

Individual Service Coordinator assisting people with developmental disabilities. Advocating and supporting individuals to access necessary services and resources.

Posted 6/12/2026full-timeKankakee • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $45,000 - $55,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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 (i.e., Social Worker, QIDP, Unit Director etc.) to identify individuals who are seeking Waiver Services or those in need of 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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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)
Bilingual encouraged to apply
Ability to meet Essential Job Functions with or without reasonable accommodations (Required)

Benefits

Comp & perks

401K Plan with 100% immediate vesting and generous company match
Basic life insurance and long-term disability plans provided by agency at no cost to the employee with additional coverages available
Excellent affordable health insurance with 5 different options to choose from, all of which offer no copay virtual visits.
Quality dental, vision, and short-term disability coverages available
Generous paid time off (PTO) policy of 32 paid days off annually: includes 20 days PTO, 10 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays per year
Confidential Employee Assistance Program available at no cost
Potential for loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

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Hard Skills & Tools

case managementMedicaid enrollmentservice linkageconfidentialitypre-admission screening

Soft Skills

advocacycollaborationcommunicationorganizational skills

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Human ServicesQIDP certificationvalid Driver’s License