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William M. Bedell arc is an equal opportunity employer.

Consequently, ARC does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origins, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), religion, genetic information, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.  This covers all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, demotion, reassignments, transfers, layoffs, discharge, compensation, training, and benefits.  This list, however, is not exhaustive of the grounds on which discrimination is prohibited.

 For more information or questions, please contact Verva Davis, Human Resources at 618-251-2175 or email vdavis@bedellarc.org.

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OPEN POSITIONS

ICILA COMMUNITY SUPPORT SPECIALIST DSP

The Community Support Specialist will work closely with other program staff to develop and maintain a schedule to involve individuals in community outings, appointments, and events on a regular basis. He/She will accompany individuals into the community to activities that interest them. The Community Support Specialist will assist with scheduling and attending medical appointments as necessary. He/She will be responsible for keeping accurate records of outings and those individuals involved.  Community Support Specialist will identify needs regarding activities of daily living in the home and community and assist with fulfilling those needs in accordance with the Person-Centered Plan. He/She is directly responsible to the Program Supervisor. 

Department: FSU

Pay Type: Salary - Part-time - $20.60/hr

  

Agency Responsibilities 

  • Adhere to agency personnel policies and procedures. 
  • Adhere to the following governing bodies standards and guidelines: 
  • --   Illinois Mental Health Code (ILL. Rev 1987) 
  • --   Mental Health & Developmental Disabilities Confidentiality Act 
  • --   Department of Human Services Rule 115, 116, and 117 as applicable
  • Other agency duties as assigned.

 

Community Support Specialist Responsibilities 

  • Provide activities in accordance with the Personal Plan as developed by the individual and their ISC. 
  • Strive to understand needs, wants, and desired outcomes for individuals served.
  • Assist in activities of daily living & personal care.
  • Assist in therapeutic behavior interventions as stated in Personal Plans. 
  • Maintain adequate recordkeeping for all billable services.
  • Ensure safety while driving clients in personal and/or agency vehicles. 
  • Assist in training new staff. 
  • Communicate to Program Director and/or Program Supervisor regularly about outings.
  • Attend in-services and staff meetings.
  • Monitor and assist with scheduling in-house and community activities.
  • Responsible for timely completion of all required paperwork and reports including but not limited to the following:
  • -- Daily Activity Logs
  • --Monthly Mileage Report
  • --Unusual Incident Reporting
  • --CIRAS Critical Incident Reporting.
  • --Abuse & Neglect Reporting for mandated reporters to OIG, APS, and/or DCFS.
  • --Maintain accurate records of community outing attendance.
  • --Assist with maintaining accurate medical appointment records and provide reports to supervisors and nurses as needed.
  • Other Duties as assigned.

  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES REQUIRED 

Education (minimum requirements for education and experience) 

High School or equivalent (GED) 

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 RESPITE CARE SERVICE COORDINATOR (Part-time)

The RESPITE Care Service Coordinator approves and coordinates services for eligible

participants based on the availability of DHS Funding. RESPITE Care Service Coordinator will  determine participant’s satisfaction with services.

The Respite Care Coordinator will aid individuals to obtain entitlement benefits, provide

them with information about community resources, promote self-determination and

facilitate community inclusion.

The Respite Care Coordinator is directly responsible to the FSU Program Director.

Department: Family Support Unit

Pay Type: Hourly - $28-$30/hr

  

Agency Responsibilities:

  • Attend all in-service meetings and other agency meetings as directed by the Program Director.
  • Be available to assist in general development of programs and services offered by the agency.
  • Comply with agency personnel policies.
  • Is directly responsible to the FSU Program Director.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Departmental Responsibilities for Respite Care:

  • Responsibilities for overall operation of the RESPITE Care Services Program.
  • Take referrals for the RESPITE Care Program.
  • Meet with family to complete all forms needed for participation in the program.
  • Meet with families to review the Individual Care Plan and update paperwork.
  • Create and maintain RESPITE Care Service case files for recipients and providers.
  • Records are to be updated at least annually or as needed.
  • Responsible for timely completion of all required paperwork and reports including but not limited to the following:
    • Monthly Case Manager Report
    • Monthly Mileage Report
    • Chronological Documentation
    • Complete monthly billing and submit to Program Director for approval.
    • Complete Exit Summaries.
  • Approve RESPITE hours monthly for families (work with the Program Director to Develop a monthly budget so that the annual RESPITE grant will last for a 12 month (Period).
  • Follow the RESPITE Care Policies and Procedures Guidelines.
  • Ensure delivery of quality services. 
  • Follow FSU Policies and Procedures.
  • Perform other related duties and assignments as required.


Education (minimum requirements for education and experience)

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in social work, psychology, education,

Nursing, rehabilitation counseling, or other or behavioral sciences, and/or vocation 

Rehabilitation services.

Experience:

Technical:

3 months to 1 year 

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TEACHER

The Classroom Teacher is responsible for the development, implementation and supervision of the broad range of educational/treatment programs that meet the needs of the students served, and their families. He or she is directly responsible to the Principal/Assistant Principal.

Department: School

Pay Type: Salary - $52,019.04

  

School Responsibilities

  • Assess students to determine their skill levels, abilities and deficit areas.
  • Develop an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for students, which addresses their individual needs.
  • Implement and supervise the implementation of student programs as identified in the goals and objectives listed in a student's IEP.
  • Manage the classroom by supervising assigned teacher aides and volunteers.
  • Assist in lifting and carrying of students who weigh up to 150 pounds.
  • Assist children in toileting needs, i.e. placing on potty, changing diapers, depending on individual needs of the student.
  • Maintain student classroom files and program folders.
  • Complete all required reports, forms, charts, etc. (Daily Student Attendance, Seizure Reports, Incident Reports, IEP's, Parent Reports, Home Visit Reports, etc.)
  • Attend and participate in certified staff meetings.
  • Attend all school in-services.
  • Maintain a working relationship with parents.
  • Evaluate teacher aides as designated by the Director of School Services.
  • Maintain confidentiality at all times. 
  • All other duties as assigned.


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

Education (minimum requirements for education and experience)

Bachelor’s Degree

Certification/Licensure/Registration required for Illinois Special Education Teacher Certificate

LBS1

Experience:

Technical Supervision

No experience 0-1 year

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RESIDENTIAL SUPERVISOR

Responsible for the overall operation of the residence and for providing appropriate, quality care to the residents as determined by the Community Support Team and in accordance with established guidelines developed by The William M. BeDell Achievement and Resource Center and the Illinois Department of Human Services Disabilities.

Department: Residential - CILA

Pay Type: Full time - $19.60/hr

  

Agency Responsibilities:

  • Attend all in-services and other scheduled meetings/activities as directed by the      Program Director.
  • Establish and maintain good relations with the community in which the residence is located.
  • Compile reports, data and other information as directed and provide all necessary paperwork and time sheets to the office in a timely manner.
  • Inform the Community Support Team of any changes, problems, or concerns relating to the residents or their response to care and treatment.
  • Inform the Program Director of any problems relating to the maintenance of the home.
  • Comply with all agency and program policies and procedures.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Program Responsibilities

  • To provide appropriate, quality care to each individual resident in the home in      accordance with the Individual Service Plan and as agreed upon by the Community      Support Team.
  • To provide adequate supervision and in-service training to all relief supervisors      assigned to the home.
  • To provide current, updated information to relief staff, especially as it relates to      behaviors, medications, and changes in routine.
  • To assure that the home has adequate and appropriate staff coverage at all times and that      the Program Director is aware of any staff scheduling changes.
  • To assure that all medications are given as prescribed and all other medical procedures      are carried out as directed within the home.
  • To assure that residents are provided quality and nutritious meals and to assure that a      variety of foods are available for relief staff to prepare for residents.
  • To assure that all diet restrictions are carried out as directed. 
  • To assist residents in developing and pursuing appropriate leisure-time and      recreational activities in accordance with their individual interests and abilities.
  • To assist residents in developing and maintaining healthful grooming and hygiene practices.
  • To assure that the home is maintained in a manner which is healthful, safe, orderly, pleasant, clean, and comfortable.
  • To provide a warm, nurturing family environment in which each individual has every      reasonable opportunity to grow and experience the world to the best of their ability.
  • To life and assist with transferring residents when appropriate.
  • Other duties as assigned.

  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

Education (minimum requirements for education and experience)

High School or equivalent (GED) 

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PHYSICAL PLANT/VEHICLES TECHNICIAN

The Physical Plant/Vehicle Technician is responsible for assisting in the day to day operation of the facilities and all agency vehicles. The Physical Plant/Vehicle Technician is directly responsible to the Physical Plant/Vehicle Supervisor.

Department: Administration

Pay Type: $26-27/hr

  

RESPONSIBILITIES

Physical Plant Responsibilities

  •  Assist in maintaining building and property of the ARC.
  • Assist in maintaining equipment of ARC used in various programs.
  • Assist in maintaining operation of heating and cooling unites of physical plant.
  • Contact with outside service agencies for repairs, etc. 

Vehicle Responsibilities

  • Assist in maintenance and record keeping of all vehicles of ARC
  • Assist in providing scheduled maintenance of all vehicles as necessary.
  • Contact with outside service agencies for repairs, etc.


Education (minimum requirements for education and experience)

High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)

Expertise in building maintenance and vehicle repair 

  

Physical Effort Required

  • Independently lift object 30 pounds
  • Assist in moving, pushing, pulling up to 150 pounds
  • Assist in lifting, carrying an individual who weighs up to 150 pounds.
  • Reach overhead
  • Climb steps
  • Climb ramps
  • Squat/bend/kneel
  • Sit
  • Stand
  • Walk/move about
  • Push wheelchair individual up/down van ramp
  • Lift and transfer individual (wheelchair, mat, table, bed, bathtub, toilet)
  • Hearing in normal range
  • Near visual acuity (including depth perception, color, field of vision)
  • Manual dexterity
  • Motor coordination
  • Working Conditions

Work Location:

  • Inside
  • Outside

Noise:

  • Fluctuating noise level (classrooms)
  • Routine contractual work, material noise, office noise
  • Using tools (drill, saw, lawn mower, weed eater, vacuum, etc.)

Exposure:

  • Active carriers of Hepatitis B
  • Blood-Borne Pathogens
  • Body Fluids
  • Verbally aggressive individuals
  • Physically aggressive Individuals 

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RESIDENTIAL RELIEF SUPERVISOR (FLOAT)

Responsible for the operation of the residence and for providing appropriate, quality care to the residents as determined by the Community Support Team and in accordance with established guidelines developed by The William M. BeDell Achievement and Resource Center and the Illinois Department of Human Services Disabilities. 

Department: Residential

Pay Type: Hourly - $23/hr

  

Agency Responsibilities:

  • Attend all in-services and other scheduled meetings/activities as directed by the Program Director.
  • Establish and maintain good relations with the community in which the residence is located.
  • Compile reports, data and other information as directed and provide all necessary paperwork and time sheets to the office in a timely manner.
  • Inform the Residential Supervisor of any changes, problems, or concerns relating to the residents or their response to care and treatment.
  • Inform the Residential Supervisor of any problems relating to the maintenance of the home.
  • Inform the Lead Supervisor of any serious problems in the home requiring immediate attention or assistance.
  • Inform the Lead Supervisor of any change in plans or unusual situations.
  • Comply with all agency and program policies and procedures.
  • Responsible for working as scheduled or finding replacements as in accordance to the policies.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Program Responsibilities

  • To provide appropriate, quality care to each individual resident in the home in accordance with the Individual Service Plan and as agreed upon by the Community Support Team.
  • To be aware and familiar with any and all new developments within the home by reading the Log Book, attending home meetings, and communicating with the Residential Supervisor.
  • To assure that all medications are given as prescribed and all other medical procedures are carried out as directed within the home.
  • To assure that residents are provided quality and nutritious meals.
  • To assure that all diet restrictions are carried out as directed. 
  • To assist residents in developing and pursuing appropriate leisure-time and recreational activities in accordance with their individual interests and abilities.
  • To assist residents in developing and maintaining healthful grooming and hygiene practices.
  • To assure that the home is maintained in a manner which is healthful, safe, orderly, pleasant, clean, and comfortable.
  • To provide a warm, nurturing family environment in which each individual has every reasonable opportunity to grow and experience the world to the best of their ability.
  • To lift and assist with transferring residents when appropriate.
  • Other duties as assigned.

  

Training Required:

Must be able to successfully complete the Direct Service Person (DSP) training within 120 days of employment as required by the Illinois Department of Human Services.

Must be able to successfully complete the Medication Administration training, as well as pass the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) in reading at the 8th grade level, as required by the Illinois Department of Human Services.

Must have current certification in CPR and First Aid.

Must successfully complete all agency-required orientation training.

Must have an understanding of the HCBS Policies, BQM, BALC, CANTS, Rule 116, Rule 115 and OIG.

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RESIDENTIAL RELIEF SUPERVISOR (FULL-TIME)

Responsible for the operation of the residence and for providing appropriate, quality care to the residents as determined by the Community Support Team and in accordance with established guidelines developed by The William M. BeDell Achievement and Resource Center and the Illinois Department of Human Services Disabilities. 

Department: Residential - CILA

Pay Type: Hourly - $18.85

  

Agency Responsibilities:

  • Attend all in-services and other scheduled meetings/activities as directed by the      Program Director.
  • Establish and maintain good relations with the community in which the residence is located.
  • Compile reports, data and other information as directed and provide all necessary paperwork and time sheets to the office in a timely manner.
  • Inform the Residential Supervisor of any changes, problems, or concerns relating to the residents or their response to care and treatment.
  • Inform the Residential Supervisor of any problems relating to the maintenance of the home.
  • Inform the Lead Supervisor of any serious problems in the home requiring immediate      attention or assistance.
  • Inform the Lead Supervisor of any change in plans or unusual situations.
  • Comply with all agency and program policies and procedures.
  • Responsible for working as scheduled or finding replacements as in accordance to the policies.
  • Other duties as assigned.

  

Program Responsibilities

  • To provide appropriate, quality care to each individual resident in the home in      accordance with the Individual Service Plan and as agreed upon by the Community      Support Team.
  • To be aware and familiar with any and all new developments within the home by reading the Log Book, attending home meetings, and communicating with the Residential Supervisor.
  • To assure that all medications are given as prescribed and all other medical procedures      are carried out as directed within the home.
  • To assure that residents are provided quality and nutritious meals.
  • To assure that all diet restrictions are carried out as directed. 
  • To assist residents in developing and pursuing appropriate leisure-time and      recreational activities in accordance with their individual interests and abilities.
  • To assist residents in developing and maintaining healthful grooming and hygiene practices.
  • To assure that the home is maintained in a manner which is healthful, safe, orderly,     pleasant, clean, and comfortable.
  • To provide a warm, nurturing family environment in which each individual has every      reasonable opportunity to grow and experience the world to the best of their ability.
  • To lift and assist with transferring residents when appropriate.
  • Other duties as assigned. 

  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

Education (minimum requirements for education and experience)

High School or equivalent (GED)

EXPERIENCE

Technical – three months to one year

Supervision – 0 to 1 year

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All full-time positions come with the following benefits:

 

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

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