Hybrid Bilingual Self Directed Assistant (Waukegan)

Job Details

Job Location

Downers Grove - DownersGrove, IL

Position Type

Full Time

Salary Range

$54380.00 - $54380.00 Salary

Description

Bilingual Self Directed Assistant (SDA)

Program: Home Based Services

Location: Waukegan, IL

Hours: Full time, Monday - Friday, 9 am - 5 pm, 40 hours / week (Hybrid)

Pay: $54,380

Clearbrook is a non-profit, social services agency that specializes in providing innovative services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, such as Autism and Down Syndrome.

The Bilingual Self Direction Assistant (SDA) is responsible for managing a caseload of clients with intellectual and developmental disabilitiesin the HBS program. The SDA must assist families of clients with developing ISPs, billing, documentation, and introducing new staff to support the clients and families. The SDA is also responsible for interviewing, training, hiring, and supervising the direct support staff who work one-on-one with the clients in their caseload.

The Bilingual Self-Directed Assistant (SDA) will have a caseload of both English and Spanish speaking clients. The SDA will serve clients in Cook County and the surrounding areas. They will attend visits on a quarterly basis to clients' residences or as needed to assist and support clients' various needs. Responsible for the interviewing, hiring, training, supervising, and evaluating all direct reports. Maintain and complete records, progress notes, and other documentation as required. The SDA will report to the coordinator.

Qualifications

The SDA must have:

Bachelor's degree or higher in human services, social services, or health related field

At least one year of experience working directly with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, such as Autism and Down Syndrome

Bilingual in English/Spanish required

Valid IL driver's license

Full Time Benefits Package:

Group term life insurance and long-term disability insurance (fully paid for by Clearbrook!)

Health insurance

Short-term disability, dental, and critical illness and accident insurance

403(b) retirement savings plus company contributions

Paid sick days

Paid holidays off

Paid vacation

Opportunities for referral bonuses and training bonuses

And MORE!

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).