Associate Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional

TERI changes the way the world sees, helps, and empowers individuals touched by special needs. The TERI Campus of Life models a more integrated society where the entire community learns, creates, and lives well side-by-side.

Here at TERI, health and wellness are integral parts of our culture for both staff and clients. “Fit for Life” is a core value, and all staff are expected to actively participate in TERI wellness programs and personally commit to the agency philosophy of being “Fit for Life.” We have an on-site Fitness Center with a full-time Wellness Team who can help you design personal fitness goals and nutrition plans; additionally, there are many opportunities for individual and group exercise classes offered at times that fit your personal schedule. TERI culture ensures the health and wellness of each client is a top priority.

POSITION TITLE –

We’re seeking for an Associate Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional to join our TERI team!

The Associate Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional is responsible for the operation and direct supervision of one assigned residential group home to include staff scheduling, on-site staff training, quality assurance, resident programming, evaluation of program effectiveness, specific administrative functions and direct client care, when necessary, with intent to move into the QIDP position upon request.

YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES –

• Provides direct care as needed to adults who with intellectual and developmental disabilities and who may engage in aggressive, assaultive acting-out behaviors that require approved Behavior Emergency Safety Training (BEST) techniques.  Must possess the ability to safely perform BEST techniques. 
• Ensures provision of an Active Treatment program for each individual.  
• Ensures compliance with all state and federal regulations and agency policies and procedures relative to the operation of an ICF/DD-H residential facility.
• Evaluates the effectiveness and participates in the design of client programs.  
• Coordinates individual ISP's to include assisting in the development of Skills Training Data Sheets, Quarterly Reports, Individual Service Plans, Strengths and Needs Assessments and Functional Assessments. 
• Provides direct program delivery in accordance with the individual service plans.
• Reviews all training programs and provides on-going training of facility staff and volunteers. 
• Coordinates work schedules for direct care staff and weekend activities.
• Conducts monthly chart audits and chart thinning in facilities. 
• Oversees medical and/or dental care programs for clients, prepares related documentation, and coordinates with the facility R.N. and other medical personnel.  Assists with medical and dental appointments. 
• Distributes client medications and provides basic medical treatment, as necessary. 

QUALIFICATIONS –

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) from a four-year college or university.
• One-year of related experience and/or training working with developmental disabilities individuals.
• Assures clients' rights, safety, welfare and health at all times. 

 Salary Range –

$25.00 Hourly

Position Status –

Full-Time

OUR BENEFITS –

• Health Benefits – Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life, AD&D, & Disability
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Health & Wellness Program
• Onsite Fitness Center & Fitness Court
• Pet Insurance
• Discounts at TERI’s Common Ground
• Vacation, Sick and Paid Holidays

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER –

TERI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. At TERI, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy and related medical conditions, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. TERI believes that diversity and inclusion among our employees is critical to our success, in touching the lives of those we serve and seek to recruit. We strive to develop and retain the most compassionate and talented people from an extensive and diverse candidate pool.