Avancer Homes LLC

QIDP (Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional)

***$500.00 SIGN ON BONUS***

(Requirements met at 90 days, per hours worked to earn sign on bonus)

Starting Wage up to $18.00 - Based On Experience

Are You Ready to Make a Positive Impact?

Avancer Homes LLC is currently looking for a Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (QIDP) to join our team ! This position is ideal for candidates who are looking to gain experience in a behavioral health field or for individuals with a passion for serving others. Avancer Homes LLC is committed to employee development, and providing an environment that fosters a sense of accomplishment in all that you do, every day!

Why Being A Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (QIDP) is Amazing!

As a QIDP , you are providing personal assistance to individuals who need help with daily living. The individuals we serve have profound to mild developmental or intellectual disabilities, and as a QIDP you will work with other dedicated Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional's, as well as Direct Support Professionals who share the very same passion for helping and assisting others. Our wonderful staff assist individuals with daily living and promote growth in all areas of needs. This is a very rewarding journey for the right individual, as you get to truly make a difference with what you do, every single day.

At Avancer Homes LLC we provide in home care to persons served in eighteen beautiful residential homes across Ogle and DeKalb County. We are in a place of rapid growth and are very excited to connect with like-minded individuals who are interested in making positive changes in the lives of others!

Our amazing staff works together as a team to promote a positive experience for everyone we interact with. We believe in the value of an individual, people, and we as an agency, are committed to treating our fellow employees and persons served with kindness and respect.

Some responsibilities of a QIDP may include, but is not limited to:

♥ Develop and implement Individual Implementation Strategies for designated caseload of Individuals in the CILA program.

♥ Ensure data collections and corresponding progress notes for each Individual are completed in a timely manner.

♥ Provide training to DSP on the implementation strategies as defined in the Personal Care Plan.

♥ Review of health concern forms with appropriate staff. Monitor follow-up and inform Individual’s home of action within appropriate time frame.

♥ Ensure Individuals are instructed on activities of daily living, community integration, money management, and medication administration.

♥ Attend all psychiatric appointments and provide information and insight on Individuals status.

♥ Maintain an adequate liaison system with guardians, families and Individuals. Be available, through the use of an agency provided phone, for family and guardian contact, general questions and emergency issues.

♥ Provide information to the Residential Manager for filing in each Individual’s file and binder.

♥ Review daily logs of incidents, activities and occurrences for each Individual residing in the homes for program planning purposes.

♥ Ensure that each Individual provides input in the services that they are provided

♥ Be an active member of the Community Support Team (CST).

♥ Cover DSP shifts in homes as needed.

♥ This is not an all inclusive list

** This position does not require to be on call, and does not require scheduling.

Educational Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in a Social Service field with a minimum of 1 year experience working with Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities. Certified as a QIDP or the ability to become certified.

Special Requirements :

• No disqualifying criminal history

• Certified Direct Support Personnel (DSP) or the ability to become certified

• At least 21 years of age

• Valid Illinois driver's license and ability to maintain a good driving record.

• Ability to drive company vehicles after being approved

• One year experience working with Individuals with intellectual disabilities

• Ability to lift 50lbs

• Intermediate computer skills

• Ability to work independently

• Organized with good interpersonal and communication skills

• Basic math and cash handling skills

Tools & Equipment Used:

- Van, automobile, copier, telephone, fax, and computer

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

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 job functions. While performing this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, use hands or fingers to handle or operate, and to talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach with hands or arms, and run. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

Work is performed primarily in offices and units, vehicles, meeting rooms both in the building and at other agency sites.

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Has:

Strong Active Listening Skills

Service Mindedness

Social Awareness

Critical Thinking

Instructing Aptitude

Persuasiveness

Problem Solving

Strong Decision and Judgment Making

Patience

Disclaimer:

The statements herein and intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed, but are not to be seen as a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Also, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Benefits Our Employees Receive: (Eligibility Requirements Apply)

♥ Ability To Gain Overtime @ A FULL TIME Status - qualify for time-and-a-half.

♥  Referral Program

♥  Company Bonuses

♥ Health Insurance - Blue Cross Blue Shield

♥ Additional Health Benefits - Infiniti HR - IWELL Wellness

♥ Dental

♥ Vision

 ♥  Paid Lunch and Breaks

 ♥  Vacation Earned / PTO

♥ Holiday Pay

 ♥  Sick Time Earned

 ♥ Roth IRA

Voluntary Benefits Include:

♥ Short Term Disability

♥ Met Law

♥ Telehealth

♥ ID Theft Protection

♥ Life Insurance

♥ Critical Illness

♥ Discount Program

♥ Private Health Exchange

♥ And More

If you feel like this position is just right for you, please apply today ! We look forward to you joining our team !

Avancer Homes LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.