Habilitation Program Coordinator

Job Requisition ID: 54068 

Opening Date: 03/30/2026
Closing Date: 04/10/2026
​Agency: Department of Human Services
Class Title: HABILITATION PROGRAM COORDINATOR - 17960 
Skill Option: UMP Credential 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $5,637 - $8,026 per month ($67,644 - $96,312 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
Bargaining Unit Code: RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCME

Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm, 30-minute unpaid lunch

Clinical Services

Headquarter Location: 1401 W Dugdale Rd, Waukegan, Illinois, 60085

Division of Developmental Disabilities

Kiley Developmental Center

Residential Services - Unit 5

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Why Work for Illinois? 

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home. 

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Position Overview

The Division of Developmental is seeking to hire a Habilitation Program Coordinator for the Kiley Developmental Center located in Waukegan, Illinois to serve as Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP)/ Team Leader of Inter-disciplinary (ID) Teams with a caseload on an assigned shift and unit. Integrates, coordinates and monitors Individual Program Plans. Counts data to determine clinical needs and uses data to support clinical changes. Provides guidance and direction assigned to teams. Provides program compliance assessments and other habilitation services.

Essential Functions

• Serves as Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP) of Inter-disciplinary (ID) Teams with a caseload on an assigned shift and unit.
• Monitors, reviews, evaluates and counts data for individual programming to assess progress toward individual support plan goals and objectives.
• Ensures each assigned individual support plan is appropriately developed by convening meetings as required, initiating and ensuring the PPI (Personal Preferences Interview) process begins twelve weeks prior to the annual review.
• Observes individuals during their activities of daily living and active treatment and communicates with each daily.
• Coordinates services both in and outside the Center to implement active training according to the support plan established by the inter-disciplinary team.
• Conducts in-service training and workshops for employees as part of ongoing training and to qualify staff for promotions.
• Conducts community placement activities.
• Performs other duties required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in a human services professional field (e.g., sociology, special education, rehabilitation counseling, psychology). A Doctor of Medicine or osteopathy or a registered nurse will also meet required education and training requirements.
• Additionally requires one (1) year of experience working directly with persons with intellectual or other developmental disabilities in addition to the education and training stated above.
• This class is included as an Upward Mobility Program credential title.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) years of professional experience in applying the principles and practices for the habilitation and training of individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Two (2) years of professional experience administering a habilitation and training program for a public or private organization.
• Two (2) years of professional experience dealing with sensitive situations in relation to staff, individuals and the legal guardian of families of individuals.
• Two (2) years of professional experience directing a team in development and reviewing individual service plans for a public or private organization.
• Two (2) years of professional experience coordinating services to implement active service plans.

Conditions of Employment

• Appointees are required to have successfully completed a departmental training program designed specifically for the Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional before the completion of her/his probationary period. 
• Requires the ability to physically restrain individuals as necessary to prevent injury to individual or others.
• Requires the ability to work before or after business hours, weekends and holidays.
• Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties.
• Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.
• Requires the ability to obtain and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certificate.
• Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
• Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

About the Agency:

The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency and Kindness.

As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:
• A Pension Program
• Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
• 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
• 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
   *Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules (as applicable)
• 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
• Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
• 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
• Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
• GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans

• 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
  • Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)
  For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx