Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Specialist (QIDP)

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP) for our Individualized Residential Alternatives (IRA) and day service programs. The QIDP will play a vital role in developing and maintaining individualized services that promote independence, integration, and productivity within a person-centered framework. This position is responsible for the creation and implementation of treatment programs tailored to the unique needs of individuals receiving support and day service programs.

Essential Job Functions

• Ensure each person on their caseload is receiving services that are coordinated, integrated, and implemented accurately between programs (Residential, Day Habilitation, Community Habilitation)
• Coordinate each person's services with their Care Manager and other outside service providers. Attend Life Plan meetings, Write/certify monthly notes, Staff Action Plans, etc.
• Develop, implement and maintain Staff Action Plans, conforming with all regulations and timelines for submission.
• Ensure the follow-up of recommendations from reviews and special meetings.
• Develop and implement goal programming and activity schedules.
• Monitor data collection on an ongoing basis.
• Ensure each person's personal environment is clean, safe, and well-maintained.
• Conduct observations to ensure quality services and provide hands-on training on the components of each person's program plan.
• Participate in DOI and OFPC audits.
• Maintain communication with families/correspondents of record
• Model and ensure staff interactions support the core values and mission of the Agency.
• Work varying hours to provide oversight of services in the residence and day programs and provide on the floor support and coaching to Management staff and Direct Support Professionals.
• Maintain knowledge of the clinical service needs of people receiving support, such as medical protocols, behavior support plans (BSP), food and liquid consistency orders, nursing care plans (NCP), level of supervision, etc.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Services field, or a bachelor's degree inclusive of training and/or coursework in Human services.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience with working with the I/DD population.
• Sound professional knowledge of programs and treatments available for individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to interact well with individuals, their relatives, advocates, governmental regulatory agencies.
• Strong writing and organizational skills with proficiency in computer skills.
• Valid Driver's License

Physical Requirements

• This position is a non-sedentary role; requires frequent standing and walking.
• Able to lift 50 or more pounds with the ability to turn, lift, and assist people receiving supports with movement as needed.
• This position operates in a professional office environment.
• This position routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Some filing is required requiring the ability to move files, open filing cabinets, and bend or stand as necessary.

Salary - $23.00 - $27.00
Compensation will be commensurate with job qualifications and work experience.

Opengate is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, domestic or civil union partnership status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, transgender status, predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, education, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. The Company promotes inclusion and acceptance of all protected classes.

In order to promote and maintain a community culture, employees hired to work at Opengate must legally reside and perform their work in the state of New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, or Pennsylvania.