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Jordan Humphrey

Bourbonnais

Summary

Jordan Humphrey has built his career at the intersection of advocacy and service. He is a skilled communicator who prides himself on building lasting professional relationships, and leading through mentorship and compassion. His time in community organizing and public service has influenced his work in the developmental services industry, as he champions the policy that all people deserve dignity, respect, and grace. Jordan is motivated by a deeply held desire to serve others, and that is embodied in his lifelong tagline and motto; "We rise by lifting others up."

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Residential QIDP

Kankakee County Training Center for the Disabled Inc.
Bradley
09.2021 - Current
  • Maintained a caseload of between 15-30 CILA clients, and was responsible for all DHS required documentation and assessments.
  • Trained all new DSPs and QIDPs for the CILA and Day program, including behavioral management, direct in-home service, outcome implementation, and all DHS-required training modules.
  • Facilitated the person-centered planning process by writing annual Implementation Strategies, Risk Assessments, monthly outcome tracking, and behavioral reports.

Residential Instructor/DSP

Developmental Services Center
Champaign
02.2018 - 12.2020
  • Trained and assisted CILA residents with personal ADLs and daily activities
  • Enacted implementation support plan goals, and behavioral programs for residential clients.
  • Provided residential DSP services for multiple 24-hour CILAs.

*Special Note* Was part of a 60-day DHS pilot program to have DSPs living on-site with vulnerable clients during the COVID-19 crisis.

Employment Counselor

Developmental Services Center
Champaign
01.2018 - 12.2019
  • Provided career counseling and job readiness training for clients in DSC's production program.
  • Planned and implemented Covid-friendly educational curriculum and enrichment opportunities for vulnerable clients.
  • Facilitated workplace related ISP outcome tracking, and supervised DSPs in their implementation.

Pre-Developmental Services Career

Champaign IL, Springfield IL
  • Worked as a political campaign organizer for over a dozen legislative and political campaigns, ranging from County to Presidential.
  • Recruited, trained, and organized thousands of volunteers and campaign employees for election and legislative efforts
  • Served in public office on the Parkland College Board of Trustees and the Champaign County Board, overseeing multi-million-dollar budgets and hundreds of employees.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Government

University of Illinois At Springfield
Springfield, IL
05-2013

Bachelor of Arts - Speech Communications

Parkland College
Champaign, IL
05-2011

Skills

  • Certified as a DSP/QIDP in the State of Illinois
  • Trained in Person-Centered Outcome Planning and Implementation
  • Experienced in Interpersonal Crisis De-Escalation and Mediation
  • Trained in Parliamentary and Inter-Organizational Procedures and Protocols, Including Robert's Rules of Order
  • Experienced in Behavior Analysis, Risk Assessment, and Career Counseling
  • Skilled in Public Presentation and Motivational Speaking

Timeline

Residential QIDP

Kankakee County Training Center for the Disabled Inc.
09.2021 - Current

Residential Instructor/DSP

Developmental Services Center
02.2018 - 12.2020

Employment Counselor

Developmental Services Center
01.2018 - 12.2019

Pre-Developmental Services Career

Champaign IL, Springfield IL

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Government

University of Illinois At Springfield

Bachelor of Arts - Speech Communications

Parkland College
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