Join Our Mission at Lambs Farm

At Lambs Farm, we are passionately committed to enriching the lives of adults with developmental disabilities by providing them with meaningful work opportunities in a vibrant and intentional community. Our diverse facilities, including a farmyard, pet adoption center, restaurant, bakery, country store, and thrift store, delight the public while equipping our participants with crucial employment skills in a supportive environment.

Lambs Farm is a nurturing community where participants are empowered to choose their paths, from work to leisure activities, fostering self-reliance and personal growth. It is also a place where families can teach their children about inclusivity and understanding people with disabilities.

Do you have a zest for community service, love engaging with dynamic settings, and seek to make a meaningful daily impact? Lambs Farm might just be your dream workplace. Here, we embody hard work, excellent care, and a commitment to cultivating the human spirit.

Summary

We're looking for a Home-Based Support (HBS) Self-Direction Assistant (SDA)/QIDP to play a key role in assisting individuals and families in utilizing Home-Based Services funding to provide necessary support to Participants. This position requires a compassionate professional who can effectively coordinate services, manage documentation, and empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to thrive in their homes and communities.

The Role

• Provide assistance with monthly and annual budgeting of allotted Home-Based Services funds.
• Prepare and update annual budgets and service agreements to reflect participant needs and program changes.
• Train and assist participants and families with timekeeping and other employer-related tasks required to interface with the Fiscal Management Agency.
• Complete monthly billing case notes for Self-Direction Assistant services rendered.
• Maintain required monthly, quarterly, and annual documentation to ensure compliance with Illinois Home-Based Services requirements.
• Research and share information about beneficial services and resources with participants and their families.
• Ensure all service providers meet the requirements for participation in Home-Based Services.
• Travel to client homes to conduct meetings and provide in-person support as needed.
• Attend meetings, in-services, and seminars as required.
• Demonstrate competency with Lambs Farm's policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Special Education or related human service field.
• Minimum one year of experience working with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities.
• Certification as a Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP) or ability to complete QIDP training within 6 months from date of hire.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for travel to client homes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in writing, speaking, and understanding English.
• Proficiency in basic computer skills, including accurate typing, navigating websites, entering and recalling data, using word processors and spreadsheet software, managing emails, and familiarity with digital communication etiquette and techniques.