Connor Pinsker
Highland,IL
Summary
Human services professional with experience managing caseloads for adults with developmental disabilities and a strong passion for advocating for individual rights, dignity, and well-being. Skilled in person-centered planning, ethical decision-making, and regulatory documentation, with leadership experience promoting respectful, compliant care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional
Supporting Community Independence
Edwardsville, IL
01.2024 - Current
- Managed a caseload of adults with developmental disabilities, ensuring safety, well-being, and compliance with DHS regulations.
- Developed, reviewed, and implemented Individual Service Plans (ISPs) aligned with regulatory standards and person-centered goals.
- Collaborated with guardians, families, providers, and professionals to support informed decision-making.
- Advocated for individuals’ rights, preferences, and best interests in interdisciplinary team meetings and service planning.
Human Rights Chairperson
Supporting Community Independece
Edwardsville, IL
03.2024 - Current
- Chaired Human Rights Committee meetings to review and address concerns impacting the rights, dignity, and safety of individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Evaluated restrictive interventions, behavioral supports, and service practices to ensure compliance with DHS standards and ethical guidelines.
- Advocated for person-centered, least-restrictive approaches while balancing health, safety, and individual autonomy.
Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional
Community Link Inc
Breese, IL
04.2022 - 05.2022
- Developed individualized support plans for clients with intellectual disabilities.
- Provided direct supervision and oversight of Direct Support Professionals to ensure documentation, service delivery, and reporting met regulatory and agency standards
- Led initiative to increase community outing opportunities for all individuals by over 100%, coordinating DSP staff and incorporating individual input, while maintaining accurate and compliant documentation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Wheeling University
Wheeling, WV05-2022
Associate of Applied Science - Exercise Science
Lewis And Clark Community College
Godfrey, IL05-2020
Skills
- Disability rights advocacy
- Individualized support planning
- Leadership and supervision
- Documentation and compliance
- Caseload management
Certification
- Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional — Illinois DHS
- essentialiALZ® Certification — Alzheimer’s Association training in Alzheimer’s and dementia care
- CPR, First Aid, and AED Certification — American Heart Association
Timeline
Human Rights Chairperson
Supporting Community Independece
03.2024 - Current
Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional
Supporting Community Independence
01.2024 - Current
Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional
Community Link Inc
04.2022 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Wheeling University
Associate of Applied Science - Exercise Science
Lewis And Clark Community College