QIDP - 5 hours/week - Liverpool - $30/hr.

Catholic Charities of Onondaga County•City of Syracuse, NY

About The Position

Care with me in mind. Our mission is to help individuals achieve their highest level of capability and increase opportunities for their future success. We are committed to person-centered, family-focused services. We serve children and adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities, children experiencing mental health challenges, children who cannot remain at home and require foster care placement and children who are Unaccompanied Refugee Minors who come to the United States from around the world and whose lives have been torn apart due to conflict and oppression. The Client Services Coordinator (QIDP) oversees clinical aspects of programming at a group home residence located in Liverpool, NY. Works in collaboration with the program coordinator, family members, and other program staff to ensure that individuals living in the residence are empowered, lead self-directed lives, and have the opportunity to full participate in their community.

Requirements

Bachelor degree and 2-5 years of relevant experience required.
Customer service, interpersonal, creative problem solving, communication and negotiation skills, the ability to become certified to dispense medication according to prescribed guidelines, computer proficiency and creative problem solving ability.
A valid NYS driver's license and reliable transportation, registered and insured vehicle. Must be able to use personal vehicle for work purposes.
NYS Central Registry Clearance, NYS Justice Center Fingerprinting and background check.
Must possess mobility sufficient to drive to, and participate in, meetings at client's homes and/or community facilities which may not meet Federal accessibility standards for disabled individuals.
Manual dexterity sufficient to work with children/adults in a challenging and active environment.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
VIRTUS, Corporate Compliance, Defensive Driving, Mandated Reporting, trainings related to the NADSP Core Competencies, and all applicable OPWDD training requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain and update comprehensive functional assessment for residents.
Ensure that day treatment programs follow ICF guidelines.
Act as liaison for parents and community programs such as job sites, day treatment, and schools.
Create annual social assessment.
Act as an advocate for clients.
Document in a timely fashion all meetings concerning client.
Coordinate clinical support staff: Psychologist, speech therapist, nutritionist, etc.
Provide relevant training for clients.
Act as a role model for other residence staff and clients.
Adhere to the philosophy of Toomey Residential and practice behaviors consistent with the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) Core Competencies, which include: Putting individuals first, building and maintaining positive relationships, demonstrating professionalism, supporting good health, safety, supporting the individual to live in the home of their choice, and being active and productive in their community.