DDD COMMUNICATION | November 27, 2024
HAPPY THANKSGIVING FROM DDD!
Dear DD Community,
Thanksgiving is about gratitude, and I want to say how grateful DDD is for all of you. Thank you as individuals, families, provider agencies, ISCs, trade and advocacy associations, DDD staff, and stakeholders for your continued contributions to our mission. I appreciate all the steps you take toward supporting people to attain their wants, needs and dreams. I want to encourage you to take some time to rest and breathe, in the spirit of the season. In a time that is often busy and stressful, you are very much appreciated. We could not do this without you.
With a grateful heart,
Tonya Piephoff - Director, IDHS Division of Developmental Disabilities
HBS RATES INCREASE DRAFT BULLETIN POSTED
A Draft Information Bulletin (IB) has been posted to discuss HBS monthly and annual maximum amounts that will take effect on January 1, 2025. Comments on this bulletin will be accepted through 12/6/2024 and can be sent to DHS.DDDComments@illinois.gov. The bulletin can be accessed here: IDHS: DRAFT - HBS Rates Increase 2025
To view all Draft IBs, you may do so here: IDHS: DDD Draft Information Bulletins
INTERMITTENT CILA AND HOUSING NAVIGATOR PRESENTATION JANUARY 9, 10-11 am
In July 2024, the Housing Navigator program transitioned from a pilot program to a permanent program within the Independent Service Coordinators (ISC). An increasing number of individuals are interested in moving into their own housing and want Intermittent Community Integrated Living Arrangement (ICILA) services to support them. Therefore, Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) is offering a webinar on the ICILA program and how it interfaces with Housing Navigation.
Description: DDD will be hosting a webinar targeted at providers who currently are ICILA providers or are considering expanding services to ICILA. Topics will include a brief overview of the ICILA program, roles and responsibilities, how providers interact with the Housing Navigators, what the provider's responsibilities are within the Housing Navigator program and lessons learned during the pilot program. There will be an opportunity to ask questions to a panel of individuals represented by DDD, the Housing Navigator program, and possibly others.
Date: January 9, 2025, 10 - 11 am
Registration Link: Registration Link: Intermittent CILA and Housing Navigator Training registration - Webex
DDD IS HIRING
DDD is looking for talented, experienced people who want to join the effort to ensure people with I/DD can get the services they want and need. Apply today.
* 42528: Public Service Administrator, Option 1, Purchase of Service (POS) Rates Unit Manager, Bureau of Reimbursement and Program Support
If you are interested in this position, please visit the new Careers at State of Illinois (jobs2web.com) to apply or apply at the link provided. Please note that while the job posting will have a specific location specified, there could be opportunities for hybrid or other office locations so consider all opportunities!
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