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The Douglas Center is Hiring

WHERE: The Douglas Center, 3445 Howard Street, Skokie, IL 60076

THE DOUGLAS CENTER IS HIRING!

The Douglas Center is looking for qualified individuals to join our team. We offer flexible work schedules, opportunities for advancement, a great team environment and competitive benefits. If you are interested in applying for these positions, contact Anna O'Dwyer, Office Manager at 847-647-1921 Ext. 229.

AVAILABLE POSITON : DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL (DSP)

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Qualifications: Educational Qualification Requirements: Part-Time: High School Diploma or Equivalent; Full-Time: Undergraduate Degree

Job Description: DSP (DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL) PART-TIME/FULL-TIME

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***Our Direct Support Professionals will receive a $500 Signing Bonus: $200 signing bonus after 2 months of employment and $300 after 6 months***

The Douglas Center is looking for Direct Support Professionals to assist and support adults with developmental disabilities in areas of vocational skills training, developmental rehabilitation, social skills training, and community integration in our community day services program located in Skokie, Illinois. The DSP will provide job coaching support to adults with developmental, intellectual, and physical disabilities by teaching new job assignments that include but are not limited to light manufacturing, assembly line, sewing, heat sealing, packaging, and other work projects. The DSP will track and monitor client production records, timecards, goals, and monitor client progress and behavior. The DSP will also assist individuals with daily living skills such as feeding, toileting and other personal care duties as needed. Schedule/Work Hours: Monday Through Friday 1st shift (25 hours per week) Typical schedule is 8:30a-1:30p or 9:30a-2:30 pm. No weekends or holidays required.

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AVAILABLE POSITON: INTAKE/CASE MANAGER (QIDP)

Qualifications: QIDP or bachelor’s degree in human services; and at least one year’s experience in the field of Human Services

Job Description: INTAKE/CASE MANAGER (QIDP) FULL-TIME

***Our Intake/Case Manager will receive a $500 Signing Bonus: $200 signing bonus after 2 months of employment and $300 after 6 months***

The Douglas Center is looking for a full-time Intake/Case Manager (QIDP-Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional) to performs tasks and duties under general supervision from the Director of Program & Clinical Services and uses established procedures and innovation to complete work assignments and is responsible for the implementation of case management services for adults with developmental disabilities receiving services at The Douglas Center. In addition to developing relationships with community members, in the anticipation of obtaining new participants and participants referrals, who want to join in on services offered by Douglas Center.

Schedule/Work Hours: Monday Through Friday 8:00 am to 4 pm

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