Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional - QIDP

Help at Home is now hiring a Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional for our Down Town location (36 S Wabash Ave. Chicago, IL)! We offer weekly pay between $24.00-$26.00 an hour based on experience!

Help at Home, LLC is the nation’s leading provider of high-quality care and support solutions. Our goal is to enable the highest level of personal independence and meaningful lives for our clients. Help at Home is committed to delivering a gold standard in care through our attentive and well-trained staff who support our clients comfortably and safely within their homes and communities.

Job Summary

The Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (QIDP) leads person-centered support for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities. This role ensures quality care through assessment, planning, and coordination of services—empowering individuals to achieve their personal goals and live meaningful, inclusive lives. The QIDP provides compassionate leadership, fosters teamwork, and promotes a positive, compliant, and growth-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Program & Compliance:
• Uphold agency mission, policies, and DHEC/DDSN regulations.
• Advocate for individuals and their families with respect and professionalism.
• Maintain safe, healthy, and engaging living environments.
• Individual Support:
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized care and support plans.
• Encourage community participation and document progress toward goals.
• Coordinate assessments, training programs, and revisions as needed.
• Leadership & Training:
• Supervise, train, and support direct care staff to ensure quality service delivery.
• Oversee staffing, scheduling, and performance management.
• Promote teamwork, active treatment, and staff development.
• Quality & Clinical Oversight:
• Conduct ongoing quality reviews to ensure compliance and excellence in care.
• Monitor medical, behavioral, and therapeutic supports; collaborate with specialists.
• Facilitate communication and problem-solving among individuals, families, and teams.
  

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (minimum) in Human Services or related field; or professional license (e.g., RN, OT, PT, SLP, Social Work, Psychology).
• At least 1 year of experience supporting individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
• Strong leadership, communication, and documentation skills.
• Knowledge of DDSN and DHEC regulations required.
  
  

Benefits

Our team is the foundation of our work. We offer:

• Weekly pay between $24.00 and $26.00 per hour (based on experience)
• Direct deposit or cash card offered
• Healthcare, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401k
• Ongoing, in-depth training opportunities
• Meaningful work with clients who need your help
• Career growth and experience with an industry leader with 40+years of history in a high-demand field
• Office hours Monday through Friday: 8:00a.m.-5:00p.m.
  
  

Candidates must comply with state background screening requirements. Compensation, benefits, time off, and bonuses vary by state and location, so please ask for complete details at your interview. Employees will be eligible for hiring bonuses after 90 days.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. 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 functions upon request.

Help At Home is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or religion or other legally protected status.

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