I/DD Therapist

PIONEER CENTER for Human Services

I/DD Therapist

Department: Outpatient Services Job Status: Full Time

FLSA Status: Exempt Reports To: Clinical Manager

Grade/Level: 6/7 Amount of Travel Required: 5-25%

Job Type: Regular Positions Supervised: None

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm TBA (Supervisor will discuss hours)

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POSITION SUMMARY

The Therapist is responsible for providing center-based in-person therapy services to adult individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD). These therapy services may include: individual, group, or family therapy; mental health assessment; treatment planning and monitoring; resource and referral; support, linkage, and advocacy; case collaboration with other providers at Pioneer Center or other community organizations.

As a part of the Outpatient Services department of the Behavioral Health pillar, the Therapist will adhere to the Mission, Vision, and Values of the Pioneer Center and philosophy of the Behavioral Health pillar. This philosophy emphasizes Trauma-Informed Care, Evidence-Based Practices, Strength-Focused Treatment, and Client-Centered Services. To achieve these standards, the Therapist and all members of the Behavioral Health pillar must attend ongoing internal and external trainings and contribute to a culture of collaborative learning.

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Provides center-based in-person services to adult individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Meet production standards 70% of time providing direct service to clients. (typically 28 of 40 hours per week)
• Complete all documentation accurately and concurrently, which is defined by within 24 hours of service delivery
• Facilitate and provide for the needs of clients in a client-centered, trauma-informed, family focused, outpatient program.
• Uses strength-focused treatment planning to collaboratively create goals and objectives with clients
• May need to complete IM+CANS (Illinois Medicaid Comprehensive Assessment of Needs and Strengths) with all clients minimally every 180 days
• Monitors and documents progress toward goals
• Makes referrals and advocates for families in need of diagnostic, substance abuse, psychiatric, and psychological assessments
• Develop linkage in the community by working with community services to meet the needs of the client.
• Collaboration with court services, client families, schools, and other community organizations in a professional manner.
• Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary team and attend client meetings, as needed
• Completes required agency training.
• Provides service according to policy and procedure (HIPAA, Confidentiality, Ethics, etc.).
• Regular, reliable, predictable attendance.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• Accountability & Dependability - Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work and achieves results with little oversight. Manages own time, priorities, and resources to achieve goals.
• Adaptability and Flexibility - Adapts to changing business needs, conditions, and work responsibilities.
• Confidentiality - This position requires the ability to maintain strict confidentiality, including, but not limited to financial and agency information pertaining to Pioneer stakeholders.
• Creative & Innovative Thinking - Develops fresh ideas that provide solutions to all types of workplace challenges. Resolves difficult or complicated challenges.
• Decision Making & Judgment - Makes timely, informed decisions that take into account the facts, goals, constraints, and risks.
• Ethics & Integrity - Earns others trust and respect through consistent honesty and professionalism in all interactions.
• Relationship Building - Builds constructive working relationships characterized by a high level of acceptance, cooperation, and mutual respect. Builds and maintains client and customer satisfaction (internal and external) with the services offered by the agency.
• Teamwork - Promotes cooperation and commitment within a team to achieve goals and deliverables.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: Master's Degree Required. (Field of Study: Social Work, Counseling, or Psychology).

Experience: Demonstrated experience providing therapeutic services to individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) across the lifespan. Skilled in adapting therapeutic techniques and communication strategies to meet varying cognitive, developmental, and functional abilities.

Computer Skills: EHR Systems, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, Telehealth

Certifications &

Licenses: Must hold and maintain an active, unrestricted professional license in the State of Illinois as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), or Licensed Clinical Psychologist (LCP) required

Other Requirements:

Must have and maintain a valid drivers license.

Must be able to meet agency driver safety requirement of carrying personal vehicle insurance with the following limits:

$25,000 bodily injury, each person

$50,000 bodily injury, each accident

$25,000 property damage

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.

O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)

F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)

C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

Physical Demands Lift/Carry

Stand O

Walk F

Sit C

Manually Manipulate O

Reach Outward O

Reach Above Shoulder O

Climb O

Crawl F

Squat or Kneel F

Bend F

Grasp F

Speak C

10 lbs or less F

11-20 lbs O

21-50 lbs N

51-100 lbs N

Over 100 lbs N

Push/Pull

12 lbs or less F

13-25 lbs O

26-40 lbs N

41-100 lbs N

Other Physical Requirements Other Physical Requirements

• Vision (Near, Distance)
• Sense of Sound - Ability to hear verbal communication
• Sense of Touch
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - Universal precautions to prevent infectious diseases
• Sense of Balance
• Vision (Near, Distance)
• Sense of Sound - Ability to hear verbal communications

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work may be performed in a variety of settings with varying levels of cleanliness, noise, etc. Frequent interaction with any stakeholder within the agency (i.e., supervisors, co-workers, clients, general public, outside agencies, etc.).

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Prepared by: Human Resources Date: 8.13.2026

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Employee Signature: Date:

The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employees ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the company may deem appropriate.