The Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional-Manager (QIDP-M) is responsible for program development for client facilitation of the team approach, and acting as the QIDP-M, to ensure compliance with federal, state, agency, and program regulations, policies, and procedures.
Responsibilities
Conduct Monthly house checks;
Assist the IDT to develop and tailor IPPs to match client needs and wants through a Person Centered Approach and ensure implementation of goals;
Assist the IDT to develop content of the behavior support plans and ensure appropriate behavior training is in place to meet the needs of the clients;
Facilitate monthly Interdisciplinary Team meetings (IDT’s) and annual case conferences for clients with other appropriate members of IDT;
Be the liaison with family, BDS Service Coordinator, behavior specialists and durable medical equipment (DME) providers;
May be asked to assist with scheduling medical appointments, and/or arranging transportation for clients, as needed, to appropriate agency and/or community resources;
Update and maintain client files (master and home);
Plan, direct and/or attend appropriate program, agency and other organizational meetings and/or in-services;
Review Therap documentation (GER’s, T Logs, etc.
) on a daily basis and provide appropriate follow up (BDS reports, IDT notification, etc.
);
Attend appropriate In-Services in accordance with Medicaid regulations;
Demonstrate appropriate professional role model for staff and clients;
Demonstrate teamwork with staff and clients in the agency (across all departments);
Responsible to ensure we are meeting necessary agency/state/federal regulations and policy and procedures;
Be available as scheduled or as needed to provide/receive emergency communication/assistance during regular business hours and non-traditional work times, including but not limited to supporting staff through a client’s behavior in the home and transporting clients to the urgent care or emergency room.
Required to be on call, which includes completing all BDS reports and contacting families where applicable per State and Federal guidelines during non traditional work hours;
May be required to assume DSP responsibilities (including medication passing) on nights or weekends when extenuating circumstances occur per the discretion of the Senior Director or designee;
Assist assigned managers with W2W and schedules when there are call offs or emergency client care;
Serve as the primary point person during ISDH surveys;
Assist Senior Director with new intakes, tours, and transitions.
Assume other responsibilities as requested by the Senior Director of Group Homes, or designee.
Physical Tasks
Must be able to lift or move up to 75 pounds
Prolonged periods of standing and walking
Prolonged periods of sitting
Qualifications
Employee must have the ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Exercise good judgment
Ability to transport clients in your own vehicle
Education
Bachelor’s degree in a professional category and at least one (1) year of work experience in the area of educational or habilitative services for developmentally disabled persons.
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