Area Director QIDP

Caregiver•Lubbock, TX

About The Position

The Area Director/Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (QIDP) ensures that services are delivered as required by each individual’s Person Directed Plan (PDP). The position may train and supervise direct care Team Members. It develops, implements, and monitors individual program plans; oversees training and day habilitation activities; and ensures active treatment is integrated, coordinated, monitored, and implemented on time. The role also provides case management, monitors individual progress and treatment responses, advocates for needed services, coordinates Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) communication and meetings, and ensures required documentation is completed and filed. The Area Director supports compliance with ICF/MR program principles and applicable employment laws and may oversee employment actions for Team Members. Work beyond 40 hours in a work week must be approved by the Supervisor.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a social services field from an accredited university or college, or equivalent experience.
At least 5 years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
Excellent writing skills.
Outstanding communication skills.
Ability to work in a professional and team environment.
Ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently and effectively.
Extensive knowledge of ICF-MR, HCS, DB-MD, DADS, and TxHmL Waiver programs and TDMHMR.

Nice To Haves

Two years of supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and monitor individual program plans.
Supervise training and day habilitation activities on behalf of consumers.
Review data sheets regularly and note progression or regression toward stated goals.
Ensure each individual’s active treatment is integrated, coordinated, and monitored, with objectives implemented in a timely manner.
Integrate the total program plan with day habilitation activities.
Ensure delivery of case management services, as evidenced by consumer and family satisfaction and program surveys.
Monitor caseloads by observing and evaluating treatments and responses; advocate for needed services; obtain additional resources; intervene in crises; and provide personal support.
Communicate all aspects of consumer care and changes in condition to the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT).
Coordinate IDT meetings as necessary and ensure documentation is completed and filed.
Assess and make suggestions regarding Team Member and consumer interactions and center activities.
Assist with Team Member training directly related to individual care and treatment.
Review consumer utilization sheets for over- or under-utilization and make adjustments as necessary.
Ensure compliance with ICF/MR program principles.
Perform other job duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
May supervise Team Members as assigned.
Manage employment actions in the assigned area, including training, interviewing, hiring, disciplining, rewarding, evaluating, and terminating employees.
Ensure corrective-action processes are followed when Team Members do not meet Company expectations or violate Company policies or procedures.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
May schedule pre-employment, random, and post-accident drug screens.