Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional Assistant

LOCATION:                GADOL Program (Giving Adult Daily Opportunities for Living)

                799 Central Ave, Highland Park

REPORTS TO:           Adult Service Operations Manager

JOB STATUS:            Full-time / Exempt

SALARY:                    $48,500-$52,000 Based upon experience

POSITION SUMMARY:  The primary purpose of the QIDPA is to provide case management services to the assigned Day Program individuals. The QIDPA is responsible for developing and overseeing the implementation of the Personal Plan for individuals served. They are directly responsible for facilitating the achievement of personal outcomes and for overseeing the delivery of services across settings in order to enhance the well-being, quality of life, opportunities and achievement of personal outcomes for individuals served on their caseload.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Developing, coordinating, and overseeing the delivery of services across settings to enhance the well-being, quality of life, opportunities, and achievement of individuals served on their caseload.
• Develop and monitor the implementation of the Personal Plan to address Personal Outcome Measures, including chairing and organizing related plan meetings.
• Maintain all clinical documentation as required by program standards and licensing entities.
• Oversee preparation for and participate in program surveys by accrediting bodies such as DHS, BALC, BQM, etc.
• Ensures safety, health, and wellbeing of residents by responding to emergencies and crisis situations.
• Train new staff on resident personal plans, implementation strategies, behavior support plans, Therap responsibilities, etc.
• Develop and maintain active case files to ensure that all appropriate forms are completed and filed in a timely manner
• Track monthly activities and progress of goals and report with monthly summaries
• Oversee Therap to ensure all staff are writing t-logs, tracking goals, and filling out applicable incident reports
• Complete all required DHS paperwork such as 53R packets and service agreements
• Communicate and comply with ISC agency as needed
• Sit on various Committees to ensure compliance with DHS
• Fill in as a GADOL DSP when needed and as time permits
• Collaborate with Behavior Support Company to ensure compliance with Behavior Support Plans
• In times of need, may be asked to complete related duties other than those indicated above
• All documentation and required DHS paperwork will be signed off on by a QIDP.

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• 2 years of experience working with adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities
• Valid Driver’s License
• CPR and First Aid Certificate
• DSP Certification

Keshet offers a robust Employee Benefit Program which includes:

• Affordable healthcare plans
• Dental
• Vision
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• 401k plan with employer matching contributions
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Sick Time
• PTO 
• Tuition reimbursement

ABOUT KESHET                       

Keshet is a one-of-a-kind organization that brings classroom experiences, camps, sports, residential, social, and vocational activities for 600 people with disabilities each year. From the very start, Keshet has grown alongside our participants, creating a community of belonging where people of all abilities learn, play, work, live, and grow together. 

 Today, Keshet continues to flourish, with over 75 programs in the Chicago and Wisconsin area, four residential homes, 200 dedicated staff and lay leaders, dozens of community and corporate partners, and thousands of engaged donors around the world. Nurtured by respect, creativity, tenacity and unconditional love, Keshet makes a powerful difference in the lives of each child and adult with disabilities, their families, the community and beyond.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties may be assigned at any time by CEO.  Keshet is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our employment practices are in accordance with the laws that prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran’s status, marital status, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable law.