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

Additional Requirements

Physical / Mental Demands / Working Conditions