Job Descriptions:

Marklund in Elgin is hiring a Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP)!

Would you like to make a difference in the lives of others and be appreciated for what you do?

Join us in making everyday life possible for individuals with profound disabilities and love your job!

Marklund is seeking a highly motivated and mission-centered individual for the position of QIDP. This is a full-time position that works a regular schedule of Monday - Friday, 10 AM - 6 PM and is based out of the Marklund Wasmond Center located in Elgin, IL. Candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the job and to meet its functional and environmental requirements.

We value our employees and always strive to maintain a stimulating work environment. Join us today, so YOU can make the ‘Marklund Difference’ like Jessica has!

Here is Jessica’s Story!

"When I first started at Marklund, I had no clue what to expect. I thought it would just be a job and nothing more. As I started working I got much more out of Marklund than just a job, I got a second family. I enjoy every day coming to work and caring for all the residents. Days when I work I walk in to my name being shouted with joy by some of the residents and that's an amazing feeling to know they are happy to see me. It may be hard work sometimes, but it's more than rewarding. Every day I see the smiles on the resident's faces and I know I'm doing a good thing. Marklund is way more than just a job, it's a fun place to work."

Who We Are:

Marklund is a nonprofit organization that provides residential, educational and therapy services to infants, children, teens and adults with serious and profound developmental disabilities and special healthcare needs. With three residential locations – the Marklund Hyde Center in Geneva, the Marklund Philip Center in Bloomingdale, and the Marklund Wasmond Center in Elgin, it is currently home to nearly 178 residents. The Marklund Day School offers Multi-Needs and Life Skills programs for children and young adults with multiple medical needs, and those diagnosed on the autism spectrum. In addition, our Community Day Services program at each site is a therapeutic day program for adults who reside at Marklund and those who come in from the community.

Marklund provides a rich culture where everything we do contributes to our mission of “making everyday life possible for individuals with profound disabilities.” Each and every employee’s job contributes to Marklund’s vision of providing a happy, safe purpose-filled life for every individual with intellectual and development disabilities, and is integral to enhancing the lives of the individuals we serve. As part of our private, not-for-profit network of services, you will learn what it’s like to have the individuals we serve not only change your career, but also change your life.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate resident admissions and discharges

• Serve as a liaison between Marklund and families

• Assist families with Guardianship process

• Create IPP schedule for residents

• Quarterly Social Service charting

• Develop, train, and implement Individual Program Plans for each resident on caseload.

• Attend IEP meetings for school aged residents

• Supervision of CNAs regarding implementation of active treatment programming and documentation.

• Maintain facility active treatment program in compliance with IDPA/IDPH regulations by completing necessary paperwork and training.

• Accurately complete CQI indicators each month

• Monitor, implement, and/or change any and all behavior programs and safety devices as necessary.

• In-service appropriate staff members on goals, positioning, active treatment, and equipment weekly.

• Please note that this job summary is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

We care about your safety! At Marklund, we follow Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) guidelines and take necessary precautions as recommended by the CDC to keep our facilities safe including:

• Daily screenings for everyone who enters any one of our buildings

• Social distancing and wearing masks

• Providing direct care staff with PPE

• Regular cleaning of frequently used objects

Apply Today!As an equal opportunity employer, Marklund respects and supports diversity, equity and inclusion as part of our work environment.

Required Experience:

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services field

• One year paid experience with developmentally disabled persons. Ability to communicate effectively, in both written and verbal forms.

• DHS QIDP

Keyword: Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP)

From: Marklund