Learning disabilities specialist job description

This educational position earns a competitive wage of $20/hour . We provide excellent benefits , including medical, dental, vision, paid time off (PTO), 8 paid holidays, a 401(k) with 5% company match, paid mileage, health savings accounts (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), an employee assistance program, and supplemental insurances . Our employees also receive generous discounts , such as cell phone service and YMCA membership . If this sounds like the right habilitation opportunity in social services for you, apply today to join our nonprofit!

ABOUT OPPORTUNITY ENTERPRISES

Founded in 1967, we are a nonprofit organization that strives to help individuals with developmental disabilities reach their greatest potential and live full, enriching lives. Our vision is to create a fully integrated community where life for persons with developmental disabilities is valuable, purposeful, and fulfilling. We believe it is possible to make a positive difference in the lives of the individuals we serve by accepting people as they are and supporting them in achieving their fullest growth and development.

We know that well-trained and motivated staff is at the core of helping us achieve our vision. Our employees work hard to ensure that our clients are heard and given the resources they need to be self-sufficient. To show our appreciation, we strive to provide a positive work environment that encourages innovation and change to help our employees continuously learn and grow .

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A QUALIFIED INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES PROFESSIONAL (QIDP)

As a Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP) in social services, you are responsible for developing programs that support a team approach among clients while ensuring compliance with federal, state, agency, and program regulations. Using a person-centered approach, you develop individual program plans (IPPs) and tailor each of them to match the needs of clients as well as conduct monthly reviews to track the progress of each client. You maintain and update client files, including emergency information and act as a liaison with family members, case managers, and behavior specialists.

In addition, you participate in quarterly and annual case conferences for clients with other appropriate team members. You also plan, direct, and attend program, agency, and other organizational meetings or in-services. To ensure our clients are receiving the best care possible, you review all plans of care, request the appropriate waiver reimbursements for desired client services, and provide follow-up on all documentation to ensure accuracy.

Whenever you're on the job, you always act as a professional role model to others and make sure that our clients are satisfied with the services they're being provided. You review and track quarterly client work performance evaluations and strive to promote teamwork among both your clients and fellow employees. Being in a position where you get to help others by doing meaningful work brings you great fulfillment and encourages you to put forth your best effort each day!

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A QUALIFIED INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES PROFESSIONAL (QIDP)

• Bachelor's degree in a professional category
• 1+ years of experience in educational or habilitation services for individuals with disabilities

Do you have excellent verbal and written communication skills? Can you balance multiple tasks while demonstrating good time management? Are you able to exercise good judgment? Can you remain calm in stressful situations? Are you highly organized and attentive to detail? Do you work well both independently and as part of a team? If yes, you might just be perfect for this habilitation position with our social services nonprofit!

WORK SCHEDULE FOR A QUALIFIED INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES PROFESSIONAL (QIDP)

This full-time educational position with our social services nonprofit works during business hours plus 2 weekend shifts per month and rotating on-call hours .

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR SOCIAL SERVICES TEAM?

If you feel that you would be right for this educational habilitation job with our nonprofit, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application . We look forward to meeting you!

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Midwest Health Services
Position: Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP)
Full-Time/Salary

SUMMARY: The QIDP is responsible for assuring the development, implementation, monitoring, and adaptation of program plans that are compliant with regulation and policy. The goal of the position is to assure that each individual enrolled in the program receives services in compliance with the team's approved ISP and with resident treatment requirements regarding rights and protection from abuse and neglect. The QIDP functions as a role model in the areas of work ethic, client interaction, program implementation, and interaction with other staff, families, outside agencies, contract professionals, and licensing or Medicaid representative.

There is a functional supervisory relationship that exists between the QIDP and all staff responsible for program delivery. The QIDP is the program authority and as such can evaluate, direct or recommend the work of other team members. The QIDP may be assigned line authority supervisory responsibility for all Direct Care staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's Degree in a Human Service Field and one year of experience. Or, other qualifying educational degrees as described in regulation.
Satisfactory references and BCI background check.
Must meet driving insurability requirements.
RESPONSIBILITIES: include but are not limited to:
Function as Interdisciplinary Team Leader and assure that the team convenes as deemed appropriate.
Review and respond to all reports and documents regarding each individual. Assure integration of this information, as appropriate, into the Individual Service Plan.
Document all team meetings by developing and producing an Individual Program Plan.
Distribute or assure distribution of each plan and/or plan modification.
Train all involved staff regarding basic and program specific requirements.
Direct, monitor, and evaluate work of any assigned staff.
Direct and conduct abuse/neglect investigations.
Assumes QIDP on-call responsibilities as assigned.
Attend and complete required training such as; regulation updates, medication administration, CPR, FIRST AID, TAPS, Abuse/Neglect Investigations, etc.
Observe, monitor, and verify program implementation
Provide actual program plan training to individuals.
Complete all necessary paperwork such as monthly summaries, QIDP notes, incident reports, etc.
Prepare, provide, and present information as needed or requested by the Human Rights Committee.
Assure on-going ICF/MR facility compliance with licensure/ Medicaid rules and regulations.
Other duties not listed by assigned
To apply please visit our website at, www.midwestfamilyofcompanies.com/careers

Our Company

ResCare Community Living

Overview

Our operational team members focus on efficiently meeting the needs of our clients across various lines of business. If your passion is to ensure quality care to help our clients live their best life we encourage you to apply today!

Responsibilities

* Ensures consumer and guardian participation in development of service plan and personal futures plan
* Coordinates development of each person(s) served personal futures plan and coordinates scheduling of team meetings (times, dates, locations, etc.) and informs all team members of such
* Schedules and chairs screening for program vacancies and develops waiting list for potential consumer vacancies
* Monitors to ensure all service sites deliver services in accordance with contractual, legal and regulation requirements and implements/coordinates any necessary plans of correction from a regulatory body
* Monitors all incident reports to ensure patterns of incidents are addressed. Shares all incident reports with appropriate external agencies (area programs, social services) when necessary and appropriate. Incidents of consumer abuse, neglect or mistreatment are investigated in a timely and thorough manner. Plan of Correction is initiated to prevent recurrences
* Monitors/implements/supervises delivery of service plans and personal futures plan and training of staff. Ensures all written training programs are implemented and revised as needed. Documents consumer progress or regression. Initiates discharge planning if appropriate. Maintains records appropriately
* Maintains fiscal spending within limits of approved budget, e.g. household expenses and repairs, vehicle expenses, personnel costs, consultant services
* Monitors worker's compensation and unemployment claims for assigned service site(s). Is proactive in efforts to reduce claims and minimize risk/exposure of agency in these areas
* Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

* BA/BS in Business, Health Care Administration, or Social Services. High school diploma or GED equivalent and three years of related job experience may be substituted per area regulations. Exceptions must have written approval from Regional Management
* A minimum of two years of verifiable work experience providing services and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities.
* One year previous supervisory experience preferred
* Working knowledge of Federal, State, and local regulations concerning services to individuals with intellectual and/or other developmental disabilities

About our Line of Business

ResCare Community Living has four decades of experience in the disability services field, providing support to individuals who need assistance with daily living due to an intellectual, developmental or cognitive disability. Our community living services are provided in 27 states with several thousand programs and a comprehensive range of high-quality services, including: Community Living, Adult Host Homes for adults regardless of disability, Behavioral/Mental Health Support, In-home Pharmacy Solutions, Telecare and Remote Support, Supported Employment and Training Programs, and Day programs. For more information, please visit www.rescarecommunityliving.com. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.

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