Qualified Intellectual/Developmental Professional (VA)

Description

Job Title: Qualified Intellectual/Developmental Professional (QIDP/QDDP)

FSLA Classification: Exempt, Full-time

Location: DMV (Virginia Area)

Reports To: Lead Qualified Intellectual/Developmental Professional (QIDP/QDDP)

Revision Date: March 2025

To be considered for any SJCS careers, all applicants must apply using this link SJCS Careers

About St. John’s Community Services

As one of the oldest non-profit organizations founded in the District of Columbia, St. John’s Community Services (SJCS) is committed to supporting and advocating for people of all abilities. SJCS works to cultivate caring communities to ensure that all people have the opportunity to thrive, and no one is left behind.  We support individuals living with intellectual and developmental disabilities as well as adults and children experiencing hunger and homelessness in 4 states and the District of Columbia.

At SJCS, we pride ourselves in meeting every person we support where they are, learning who they are, and affirming their individuality, unique strengths, and hopes. It’s why we exist.  Advancing inclusive communities where every person, regardless of circumstances, has the right and opportunity to live their best life is our mission, and our mission is what drives us and is at the heart of our services and programs.

What are we looking for?

The Qualified Intellectual/Developmental Professional (QIDP/QDDP) facilitates the development of individual program plans that comply with applicable funding requirements and the philosophy of SJCS. To create and implement appropriate monitoring systems to ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations. To provide training and technical assistance to staff in all areas of program plan implementation.

Your overall essential responsibilities will be the following:

• Develop the SJCS portion of the Individual Support Plans (ISP) and all of the accompanying documentation for all individuals in the designated program (whether Community Participation, Community Living Services or both) ensuring that plan elements for which SJCS is responsible are person centered and properly represent the wishes of the individual for whom the plan is being developed. Meet with individuals and persons who are significant in their lives to obtain background information for annual meetings.  Participate in and conduct annual and other assessment processes to include pre-meetings and other relevant activities. 
• Responsible for providing direct training to Support Specialists  on all elements of the ISP to ensure competency of staff in implementing support instructions and documentation requirements of ISP goals.  Make routine staff observations to ensure training effectiveness and compliance. Ensure full involvement of Support Specialists who work directly with the individual for whom plans are being developed or modified.   Work with Program Director to identify Support Specialists to attend meetings. 
• Ensure up to date maintenance of individual records and develop quarterly progress notes to include progress on outcomes and identify supports needed.
• Observe all individuals served at least quarterly. Conduct quality assurance activities to include review of documentation.  Report to Program Director gaps in documentation and in service delivery.  Ensure all documentation is completed in an accurate and appropriate manner.  Ensure that all documentation for billing is complete and stored securely for easy retrieval.
• Monitor behavior management plan implementation and effectiveness.  Provide direct training on plans as directed by Program Director.
• Support the  SJCS-VA CLS team to actively participate in the development, implementation and documentation of the ISP of each person served .Attend ISP meetings as needed or as directed by the State Director
• Ensure that all medical care required and to maintain optimal health and the provision of the ISPs of individuals served in a timely and thorough manner procedures and routine internal and external audits.  Attend medical and other health related appointments as necessary or as directed by the Program Director;
• Work collaboratively with Program Plan Developer and Residential Team Leaders to ensure security of individual’s funds and benefits through the implementation of agency policies.
• Submit all required reports, administrative paperwork and billing information to the accounting department in a timely manner. Maintain the integrity of all billing supporting documentation in accordance with SJCS and external funding entities standards. Ensure that supporting documentation is stored in a secure manner and can be retrieved for review or audit in a reasonable timeframe.
• Performs other job related duties as assigned.

Secondary Functions:

• Act as liaison with families, schools, and outside agencies as needed; serves as liaison for program issues involving self-advocacy.
• Provide individuals, families, and staff with case management support and resource information as needed, including linkages to counseling, recreation, respite, and other needed ancillary services.
• Participate in referral, admission and discharge process. Write intake plans and discharge summaries.
• Participate in the development of annual program goals and objectives;
• Attend and participate in all relevant agency events, workshops, training and meetings;
• Provide coverage when there is a staffing need; and
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

You will catch our eye if you have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Ability to gain a thorough knowledge of St. John’s Community Services policies and procedures;
• Ability to act as a representative of St. John’s Community Services to the public;
• Thorough knowledge of program practices and procedures;
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with associates, representatives from other agencies, and the general public
• Ability to effectively communicate with individuals from diverse backgrounds;
• Ability to effectively supervise, train, evaluate and communicate with program staff;
• Ability to research, prepare, review and maintain reports and documents;
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision;
• Ability to use sound judgment when making decisions;
• Ability to pass a criminal background check; and
• Skilled in the operation of relevant computer systems, including hardware and software and office machines.

The hiring range for this position ranges from $65,000 -$70,000, depending on experience.

Other benefits include the following:

• Medical, dental, vision, STD, and other benefits and company contributions
• Retirement plans.
• Company paid LTD.
• Connectivity reimbursements (some employees)
• PTO, Vacation, and sick time off.
• Flexibility
• Family culture
• Helping other people live their best life!

Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Do you think you are a great fit for this position? We are waiting for you to join our team! To be considered, apply today on our company website

Qualifications

Extra credit will be given if you have the following experience, education, and requirements:

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Special Ed, Human Services, Psychology, Social Work, Rehabilitation, or a related field with three or more years of experience working in a related field; at least one of those years must include working directly with people with intellectual or functional disabilities; Master’s degree in special Ed, Human Services, Psychology, Social Work, or Rehabilitation with one year of direct work experience with persons with intellectual or functional disabilities can be substituted for B.A. 3 years
• A valid state-issued driver’s license with a current driving record in good standing is required.

Physical and environmental conditions include:

• Work requires no unusual demand for physical effort.
• Work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require standard safety precautions typical of such places as offices or meeting rooms, e.g., safe workplace practices with office equipment and/or avoidance of trips and falls. 
• Travel up to 50 to VA locations

All SJCS employees must:

• Obtain a valid health certificate to meet SJCS or current funding authority requirements as required.
• Meet SJCS and the funding authority requirement of criminal background and record checks.
• Working alone or with a team.

Salary : $65,000 - $70,000