Employment

Is The Arc of Iroquois County the place for you?

The Arc of Iroquois County employs approximately 150 employees. The Arc offers full-time and part-time employment in most areas of the agency.

The biggest group of staff we employ are the Direct Support Professionals (DSPs). These individuals have a great amount of responsibility because they work directly with the people with disabilities either in their homes, at their job, or in the community.

The DSPs have to go through 120 hours of paid training. Once they complete this training they are certified with the State of Illinois and this gives them the opportunity to work in other agencies such as ours without having to go through the whole training program again.

The hiring of employees shall be based on qualifications and abilities without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, handicap, or marital or veteran status. E/O/E

Benefits for Full-time and Part-time eligible employees include: health, $20,000 life insurance, and long-term disability. Dental and Vision coverage are also available as well as a pre-tax program for out-of-pocket medical and day care expenses, 403 B retirement plan available, paid time off for both full and part-time, service bonuses, educational assistance, and an employee wellness program.

Current Positions Open

Direct Support Professional (all 3 shifts)

The Arc of Iroquois County is in need of mature, dependable individuals. The positions available at this time are part-time for all shifts including weekends (may lead to full-time). DSPs will assist individuals with disabilities in all aspects of their lives. Must successfully pass through the Illinois Conviction Information System. Starting wages are $14.00 for High School students and $17.75 for HS Graduates and those that have a GED. After successful completion of medication administration training, rate goes to $18 for med passing positions.

EOE/M/F

Director of Employment Options ($65,000 per year starting sa

WORK SCHEDULE: Full-time

PRINCIPAL DUTIES: Will ensure that all activities results in opportunities for independence, personal achievement, and community involvement for people supported in a manner that facilitates cross-team collaboration, cooperation and service integration across the agency.

Supervises the staff in Community Day Services

QUALIFICATIONS:

Have an undergraduate degree in special education or a related human service field as specified in the definition of a Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP)
Commensurate Experience will be considered

Excellent written and verbal communication skills and supervisory experience preferred

EOE/M/F

Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (QIDP) ($55,000 per year starting salary)

Primary Function:

Will ensure that all activities results in opportunities for independence, personal achievement, and community involvement for people supported.

Work Schedule:

Variable schedule requiring scheduling availability appropriate to changing support needs of people supported.

Education:

Have an undergraduate degree in special education or a related human service field as specified in the definition of a Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP)

Experience:

Have a minimum of one (1) year work experience with people with intellectual disabilities or other developmental disabilities

Requirements:

Successfully pass a criminal background check through the Illinois State Police

Have clearance through the Illinois Department of Public Health Nurse Aid Registry and the CANTS background check through the Department of Children and Family Services

Possess or acquire within new hire training cycle CPR/First Aid/AED certification and Rule 50 Investigative Skills training, updating as required by licensing agency.

Possess a valid Illinois Driver's License with a clear driving record

Provide proof of current car insurance

Successfully complete the 40-hour Q-Training within three (3) months of employment

Ability to:

Make sound decisions based on appropriate judgment especially in situations that pose risk to the health, safety and well-being of people supported

Organize and process work

Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills

Physically intervene as needed during behavior outbursts/crises of people supported in order to assist in a manner adequate to ensure the personal safety, physical needs and well-being of people supported

Understand and follow directions as given

Speak to people supported, their families and employees clearly and acquire alternative communication skills as needed to communicate with people supported

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