Area Director QIDP

Caregiver•Lubbock, TX

12d

About The Position

The Area Director/Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (QIDP) is primarily responsible for ensuring that services are provided as required by each individual's Person Directed Plan (PDP). The position may also train and supervise direct care Team Members. The role develops, implements, and monitors individual program plans; oversees training and day habilitation activities; monitors progress toward goals; and ensures that active treatment is integrated, coordinated, and implemented in a timely manner. It also provides case management, monitors consumer needs and responses, advocates for services, obtains resources, supports crisis intervention, and communicates care updates to the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT). The Area Director coordinates IDT meetings and documentation, supports Team Member training, reviews consumer utilization, and ensures compliance with ICF/MR program principles. The position may supervise Team Members and may be responsible for employment actions in its area, including training, interviewing, hiring, discipline, rewards, evaluations, and termination. It ensures corrective-action processes and compliance with applicable employment laws. Pre-employment, random, and post-accident drug screens may be scheduled. Work performed beyond 40 hours in a work week must be approved by the Supervisor, and other duties may be assigned 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 environment and a 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.
Monitor data sheets regularly and note regression or progression toward stated goals.
Ensure each individual's active treatment is integrated, coordinated, monitored, and 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 conditions 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.
Obtain Supervisor approval for work performed after 40 hours in a work week.
Perform other job duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
May supervise Team Members as assigned.
Manage employment actions in the respective 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.