Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (QIDP)

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

The Qualified Intellectual and Developmental Disability Professional (QIDP) is responsible for direct supervision of House Coordinators and developing/supervising habilitation services and the daily operation of residential homes for intellectually disabled individuals.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

· Supervise the habilitation process of each individual to include: writing the Lifestyle Support Plan (LSP) and Behavior Support Plans (BSP) documents, chairing LSP/BSP meetings, developing training and service objectives, and instructing staff on continuous implementation of LSP's and BSP's.

· Maintain frequent and consistent contact with representatives of referring agencies.

· Supervise and develop House Coordinators and Direct Support Professionals, as well as direct care staff to include: in-servicing and timely submission of Personnel Action Memos (PAMs) for any changes made in an employee's schedule/status, scheduling monthly house meetings, performance appraisals, disciplinary action, and management of daily operations of staffing.

· Execute and provide input for new strategies and programs to attract clients.

· Establish/develop/conduct facility tours as directed by the Sr. VP of Operations.

· Prepare and evaluate team member job performance, make recommendations regarding personnel action to management, assign duties, develop schedules, and coordinate leave time.

· Monitor and document process of individuals to include: data collection, periodic progress reports, and other documentation as stipulated by state governing bodies or by company management.

· Develop and supervise implementation of LSP/BSP and closely monitor team for correct implementation and effectiveness. Also responsible for the determination of effectiveness of the program.

· Coordinate activities in the home and community including day training and/or employment and recreational activities.

· Manage health and safety of individuals through preventive techniques, provide management of minor illnesses or injuries, and render assistance in medical emergency. Schedule and coordinate medical appointments as needed.

· Maintain and implement ongoing compliance with federal and state regulations/standards including Medicaid Waiver.

· Provide on-site review and oversight of the facility including routine maintenance, vehicle maintenance, and compliance of health, safety, petty cash, and regulatory requirements.

· Manage finances in compliance with the facility budget including overtime, residential and household accounts, grocery shopping, and general management of the facility.

· Attend meetings and in-service training as scheduled and conduct in-service training to direct care staff as needed.

· Share on-call responsibilities and confer with consultants as necessary.

· This job description is not intended to be all inclusive and the team member will also perform other reasonably related duties as assigned by supervisory and/or administrative personnel.

Education/Background/Experience

· BA/BS in Psychology, Social Work, Rehab Counseling, Special Education, Sociology, or Mental Health concentration. A Masters degree is preferred.

· 2-4 years of verifiable experience directly related to the care of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities

· Previous history of management and leadership background strongly preferred

Additional Requirements

· Requires minimal supervision

· Communicate effectively with internal and external personnel.

· Exhibit strong motivational, organization, team building and leadership skills.

· Skilled in examining and take part in the re-engineering of operational procedures.

· Ability to speak and write and prepare complete, concise and clear reports.

· Ability to intervene during crisis situations.

· Adequate vision and hearing to be able to supervise clients properly as required

· Ability to remain awake, aware and alert during working hours and work independently.

· Ability to motivate teams and simultaneously manage several projects.

· Work requires willingness to work a flexible schedule and regional travel.

· Must be at least 19 years of age for employment, and have a social security number.

· Valid U.S. driver's license and acceptable driving record as determined by API's insurance carrier.

· Acceptable background check.

· Basic fluency in oral and written English

· Maintain active state-required training and/or certifications

Physical/Mental Demands/Working Conditions

· Working conditions are normal for an office and home health care environment

· Work requires frequent driving.

· Work requires frequent weekend and evening work.

· Work can require frequent walking, standing, bending and lifting up to the weight of an adult.

· In-person interaction is essential for this position.