Lead QIDP

TANAGER PLACE•Cedar Rapids, IA
•$47,000 - $53,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead QIDP is part of Tanager’s Inpatient Team and provides direct care services that are client-centered, strengths-based, professional, and compassionate. The role provides clinical and operational leadership within the ICFID program, overseeing the development and implementation of individualized treatment plans and behavioral strategies. The Lead QIDP ensures regulatory compliance, fidelity to clinical standards, and integration of trauma-informed care through supervision, training, and direct consultation. The position collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to guide treatment interventions, manage documentation, and support youth with complex needs. Strong leadership, clinical judgment, and a commitment to person-centered care are essential. Tanager is a nonprofit children’s human services agency serving children and families in Linn County. The agency serves over 4,000 children and teens annually through prevention, treatment, and outreach programs.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in social work or a related human services field.
  • At least one year of experience working with children with an intellectual disability or other developmental disabilities.
  • Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.
  • Certified Medication Aide (CMA) certification, or eligibility to become CMA certified within three months of hire.
  • Certification in MANDT, UKERU, CPR, and First Aid, or eligibility to become certified within three months of hire.
  • Valid driver’s license and ability to meet the Agency’s driving requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Provide direct care services as part of the Inpatient Team.
  • Lead clinical and operational activities within the ICFID program.
  • Oversee the development and implementation of individualized treatment plans and behavioral strategies.
  • Ensure regulatory compliance and fidelity to clinical standards.
  • Integrate trauma-informed care through supervision, training, and direct consultation.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to guide treatment interventions.
  • Manage documentation.
  • Support youth with complex needs.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance.
  • Retirement plan.
  • Employer-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • 10 paid holidays.
  • Compassionate Leave.
  • Generous paid time off policy.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Opportunities for advancement.
  • Weekly payroll.
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