Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (QIDP)
4 days ago
Huntsville
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 Person Center Plan (PCP) and Behavior Support Plans (BSP) documents, chairing PCP/BSP meetings, developing training and service objectives, and instructing staff on continuous implementation of LSP's and BSP's., • Follow Department of Mental Health Guidelines, HCBS, IPMS, and all required policies and procedures., • 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 PCP., • 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 PCP/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 the health and safety of individuals through preventive techniques, provide management of minor illnesses or injuries, and render assistance in medical emergencies. 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 members will also perform other 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 master's degree is preferred., • Would prefer 2-3 years of verifiable experience directly related to the care of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities or compatible field., • Previous history of management and leadership background strongly preferred. Additional Requirements • Requires minimal supervision., • Communicate effectively with internal and external personnel., • Exhibit strong motivation, organization, team building and leadership skills., • Skilled in examining and taking 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., • The 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 to the weight of an adult., • In-person interaction is essential for this position.