What are the responsibilities and job description for the Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional position at Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities?
Job Duties In Order Of Importance
Coordinates overall development & implementation of client-based habilitative programming (e.g., individual habilitation
plan (IHP); individual program plan (IPP); individual behavior guidelines) & acts as chairperson of inter-disciplinary team
meetings in order to coordinate comprehensive delivery of services (e.g., speech, medical, pharmacy, social services,
psychology, psychiatry, vocational, educational) & model appropriate behavior/intervention to assigned caseload of 8-30
clients, supervises assigned staff (e.g., residential care supervisors; hospital aide coordinators; therapeutic program
workers; teachers; activity therapy specialists; juvenile correctional officers; social workers) in delivery of services, trains
staff in effective delivery of training techniques/methods, ensures habilitative services & documentation meet requirements
(e.g., Medicaid ICF/IID) & maintains accurate records of program implementation, reviews programs to determine
effectiveness/compliance & initiates modifications/corrective action if necessary.
Conducts periodic rounds of cottages/modules/units/buildings or other active treatment locations to ensure proper
implementation of programming & to monitor staff (e.g., therapeutic program workers) in proper documentation, appropriate
client interactions & compliance with Medicaid ICF/IID regulations & standards; acts as chairperson of team meetings to
review, analyze & modify 30/90 day & annual reviews of client habilitation plans to include review of information prior to
team meetings, chairing meetings, facilitation of discussion, development of goals & objectives for clients, prioritization of
goals & objectives, proofreading minutes of meetings & writing of individual programs, changes to &/or modifications of
client programs on ongoing basis & correction of deficiencies; participates in mock surveys of facilities; recommends
proposed policies & procedures.
Coordinates client home visits, transfers (i.e., inter/intra facility) & discharges to ensure efficiency; acts as relief residential
care supervisor &/or assists therapeutic program workers in training clients; attends meetings, training, workshops &
seminars; serves on committees & task forces; acts as liaison with client families, guardians, case management staff &/or
community-based staff; prepares reports, forms & correspondence related to clients & staff assigned; assists with
coordination of youth admissions & releases.
Per Federal Register, Vol. 53. No. 107, Section 453.430, applicants must have at least one yr. of experience working directly with persons with intellectual disability or other developmental disabilities & is one of following: -Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy -Registered Nurse -Individual who holds at least a bachelor’s degree in professional human services category (e.g., Psychology, Education, Anthropology).
Job Skills: Direct Support/Direct Care
Organization
Developmental Disabilities - Gallipolis Developmental Center
Agency Contact Name and Information
christopher.skarratt@dodd.ohio.gov
Unposting Date
Ongoing
Work Location
Gallipolis Development Center
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Gallia County-Gallipolis
Compensation
28.08
Schedule
Full-time
Work Hours
Variable
Classified Indicator
Unclassified
Union
Exempt from Union
Primary Job Skill
Direct Support/Direct Care
Technical Skills
Data Analytics, Communications, Customer Service, Program Management, Training
Professional Skills
Critical Thinking, Leading Others, Managing Meetings, Teamwork, Continuous Improvement
Agency Overview
Join Our Team at Gallipolis Developmental Center!
Accepting applications for Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional - One (1) Full-time Position Available
About Us
The Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) is a trauma informed care agency focused on implementing our core values and providing support to people with developmental disabilities. We oversee a statewide system of supportive services that focus on ensuring the health and safety, supporting access to community participation, and increasing opportunities for meaningful employment. To learn more about DODD click here .
The Gallipolis Developmental Center is located along the Ohio River within the historic city of Gallipolis. We provide off-campus work/habilitative activities provided during the day. In addition, we also have an Activity Center on-ground for habilitation, recreation, work-readiness and therapeutic training for individuals choosing those activities. We also provide a full array of health services, as well.
Coordinates overall development & implementation of client-based habilitative programming (e.g., individual habilitation
plan (IHP); individual program plan (IPP); individual behavior guidelines) & acts as chairperson of inter-disciplinary team
meetings in order to coordinate comprehensive delivery of services (e.g., speech, medical, pharmacy, social services,
psychology, psychiatry, vocational, educational) & model appropriate behavior/intervention to assigned caseload of 8-30
clients, supervises assigned staff (e.g., residential care supervisors; hospital aide coordinators; therapeutic program
workers; teachers; activity therapy specialists; juvenile correctional officers; social workers) in delivery of services, trains
staff in effective delivery of training techniques/methods, ensures habilitative services & documentation meet requirements
(e.g., Medicaid ICF/IID) & maintains accurate records of program implementation, reviews programs to determine
effectiveness/compliance & initiates modifications/corrective action if necessary.
Conducts periodic rounds of cottages/modules/units/buildings or other active treatment locations to ensure proper
implementation of programming & to monitor staff (e.g., therapeutic program workers) in proper documentation, appropriate
client interactions & compliance with Medicaid ICF/IID regulations & standards; acts as chairperson of team meetings to
review, analyze & modify 30/90 day & annual reviews of client habilitation plans to include review of information prior to
team meetings, chairing meetings, facilitation of discussion, development of goals & objectives for clients, prioritization of
goals & objectives, proofreading minutes of meetings & writing of individual programs, changes to &/or modifications of
client programs on ongoing basis & correction of deficiencies; participates in mock surveys of facilities; recommends
proposed policies & procedures.
Coordinates client home visits, transfers (i.e., inter/intra facility) & discharges to ensure efficiency; acts as relief residential
care supervisor &/or assists therapeutic program workers in training clients; attends meetings, training, workshops &
seminars; serves on committees & task forces; acts as liaison with client families, guardians, case management staff &/or
community-based staff; prepares reports, forms & correspondence related to clients & staff assigned; assists with
coordination of youth admissions & releases.
Per Federal Register, Vol. 53. No. 107, Section 453.430, applicants must have at least one yr. of experience working directly with persons with intellectual disability or other developmental disabilities & is one of following: -Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy -Registered Nurse -Individual who holds at least a bachelor’s degree in professional human services category (e.g., Psychology, Education, Anthropology).
Job Skills: Direct Support/Direct Care
Organization
Developmental Disabilities - Gallipolis Developmental Center
Agency Contact Name and Information
christopher.skarratt@dodd.ohio.gov
Unposting Date
Ongoing
Work Location
Gallipolis Development Center
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Gallia County-Gallipolis
Compensation
28.08
Schedule
Full-time
Work Hours
Variable
Classified Indicator
Unclassified
Union
Exempt from Union
Primary Job Skill
Direct Support/Direct Care
Technical Skills
Data Analytics, Communications, Customer Service, Program Management, Training
Professional Skills
Critical Thinking, Leading Others, Managing Meetings, Teamwork, Continuous Improvement
Agency Overview
Join Our Team at Gallipolis Developmental Center!
Accepting applications for Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional - One (1) Full-time Position Available
About Us
The Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) is a trauma informed care agency focused on implementing our core values and providing support to people with developmental disabilities. We oversee a statewide system of supportive services that focus on ensuring the health and safety, supporting access to community participation, and increasing opportunities for meaningful employment. To learn more about DODD click here .
The Gallipolis Developmental Center is located along the Ohio River within the historic city of Gallipolis. We provide off-campus work/habilitative activities provided during the day. In addition, we also have an Activity Center on-ground for habilitation, recreation, work-readiness and therapeutic training for individuals choosing those activities. We also provide a full array of health services, as well.
