QIDP Facilitator

TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS•Austin, TX

5d•$5,103 - $7,254•Onsite

About The Position

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more. Explore more details on the Benefits of Working at HHS webpage. Come work in an environment where we truly value and respect those we serve and believe in the mission that all people can achieve a higher level of wellness and independence. The state supported living centers serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are medically fragile or who have behavioral problems. The centers provide campus-based direct services and supports at 13 centers located throughout the state. Learn About Our State Supported Living Centers If you are looking for a place to work where you can establish a career that is filled with purpose, this is the job for you! The QIDP III - Facilitator, orchestrates and oversees the ISP processes for all individuals on the assigned caseload. Conducts preparatory work for Individual Support Plan (ISP) meetings, including completing and reviewing assessments and data, evaluating progress, identifying trends and engaging interdisciplinary team members in advance of the meeting. Facilitates annual ISP preparatory meetings and the ISP annual meetings, ensuring a person-centered approach. Guides the review of progress, needs, and outcomes to inform ISP goals. Facilitates interdisciplinary participation and supports consensus based decision making. Ensures the individual and the Legally Authorized Representative are supported to meaningfully participate during the meeting. Initiates and completes required documentation timely and accurately. Serves as a liaison between QIDP services and other departments to support education, collaboration, and consistent implementation of ISP processes. Integrates person-centered practices into daily practices, documentation, and service planning. Completes other duties as required by the structure of the SSLC such as facilitating or attending other types of QIDP service-related meeting, providing coverage and assistance for immediate operational or administrative needs, and maintaining a limited caseload. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in psychology, sociology, social work, special education, rehabilitation counseling, or a related human services field such as therapeutic studies (e.g., music, art, occupational, physical therapy), recreation, and/or a combination of equivalent subject matter. For a related human services field, the transcript must be reviewed for applicable coursework that meets federal guidelines for QIDP designation.
At least two (2) years of experience working directly with persons with intellectual disabilities or other developmental disabilities, at least one (1) of which is as a QIDP.
Experience with coordinating and facilitating group meetings.
Knowledge of federal ICF/IID regulations, including 42 CFR §483.430.
Knowledge of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) process.
Knowledge of person-centered planning and active treatment concepts.
Knowledge of rehabilitation and skills acquisition programs for persons with intellectual disabilities, including program design and collecting and analyzing data.
Knowledge of discipline specific plans and processes such as Positive Behavior Support Plans (PBSP) and Physical Nutritional Management Plans (PNMP).
Knowledge of the role and responsibilities of the QIDP at an Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF-IID).
Knowledge of documentation and compliance requirements
Skill in using a personal computer to create documents and reports.
Skill in using electronic records systems and/or databases.
Skill in facilitating ISP and interdisciplinary meetings to ensure participation by all members and achieve desired outcomes and modeling facilitation for others.
Skill in coordinating services across disciplines.
Skill in clear, accurate, and timely documentation.
Skill in effective communication with individuals, families, and staff.
Ability to integrate and monitor active treatment programs.
Ability to analyze assessments and progress data.
Ability to maintain regulatory compliance while supporting person-centered outcomes.
Ability to exercise professional judgment and accountability.
Ability to prepare and maintain records.
Ability to quickly adapt to change.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in a clear, effective, and constructive manner.
Ability to assess and solve problems.
Ability to work independently and organize/prioritize work.
Ability to work harmoniously, assertively, and professionally with staff at all levels and with Legally Authorized Representatives (LARs).
Ability to physically perform direct care work as needed, including emergency procedures.
Ability to plan, assign, train, and supervise the work of others.
Ability to coach, train, assess and supervise the work of others.

Responsibilities

Attends work on a regular basis and may be required to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned. May serve in an on-call status on a rotating schedule as required to meet operational needs of the facility.
Conducts preparatory work for Individual Support Plan (ISP) meetings. Ensures that all individuals on the assigned caseload receive assessments and evaluations as identified by the IDT for a determination of their current level of functioning, preferences, strengths, needs, and recommendations. As assigned, completes QIDP assessments such as Rights Restriction Determination (RRD), Individual Decision-Making Assessment (IDMA), and Water Safety Assessment (WSA). Reviews assessments, progress data, prior ISP goals, and interdisciplinary input to ensure the active treatment needs of the individual are addressed. Creates and reviews data charts. Evaluates data to identify trends, systemic issues, and training needs, and recommends targeted training interventions, as needed, to the QIDP Educator, QIDP Coordinator and other supervisors. Coordinates the participation of appropriate interdisciplinary team members, including professional and direct support staff, and the LIDDA, or ensures delegated staff complete this task. Develops and organizes a structured, person-centered meeting agenda focused on active treatment and service coordination. Ensures the individual and their representative are supported to meaningfully participate in the planning process, such as by meeting with them in advance of the meeting to introduce themselves and better understand the individual’s preferences and needs, and by explaining the purpose of the living options discussion.
Facilitates the annual ISP preparatory (prep) meeting 90 days in advance of the annual ISP meeting. Leads the interdisciplinary team in a review of the available data for the last nine (9) months, assessments such as those provided by nursing, habilitation services, vocational and day programming, skill acquisitions plan specialists, behavioral therapy services, and the individual’s progress toward their goals. Guides the individual and interdisciplinary team in planning for the upcoming annual ISP meeting by identifying needed preparation activities, determining required assessments and attendees, and coordinating the development and refinement of individualized goals and supporting action plans. Finalizes the ISP Preparation Document (within 5 working days following ISP Preparation Meeting).
Initiates documentation to be completed in the electronic record system prior to the annual ISP such as the Client Assessment, Review, and Evaluation (CARE) form which includes living options, physical characteristics, recommendation for referral, and the Intellectual Review Committee (IDRC) form. Utilizes the electronic records system to create, review, and monitor interdisciplinary documentation in compliance with ICF/IID standards and required timelines.
Facilitates the ISP annual meeting. Leads the interdisciplinary discussion to integrate and coordinate the individual’s active treatment program across disciplines. Guides the review of progress, needs, and outcomes to inform ISP goals and services using a person-centered approach. Facilitates interdisciplinary participation and clarify roles and service responsibilities. Coordinates with the IDT when modifications are necessary due to progress, lack of progress, significant change in behavioral or health status, or for the continued or improved effectiveness of the treatment, service, or support. Supports consensus-based decision-making that results in a coordinated and monitored ISP. Ensures the individual and the Legally Authorized Representative are supported to meaningfully participate during the meeting.
Documents ISP decisions, goals, service strategies, and other assigned responsibilities accurately, completely and timely. Creates ISP drafts for IDT member feedback. Edits and finalizes ISP form no later than 30 calendar days following the ISP meeting date. Completed required forms as needed based on the circumstances of the individual. Ensures adherence to specific time frame for each document as prescribed by policy and procedures. Ensures finalized ISP documentation is signed by required parties, communicated and accessible to staff responsible for implementation in accordance with local processes, procedures and expectations.
Completes other duties as required by the structure of the SSLC such as facilitating or attending other types of QIDP service-related meeting as assigned based on SSLC needs such as new admission ISP meetings, ISP Addendum meetings, Individual Focus Reviews (IFRs), PCT discovery meetings, preadmission and new admission meetings, monthly reviews. Supports QIDPs in their role as advocates for individuals. Communicates any issues to the assigned supervisor.
Serves as a liaison between QIDP services and other departments to support education, collaboration, and consistent implementation of ISP processes. Educates non-QIDP staff on ISP processes and appropriate interaction with individuals based on ISPs.
Demonstrates advanced knowledge of PCT principles and integrates person-centered practices into daily practices, documentation, and service planning. As assigned, conducts or supports the facilitation of PCT discovery meetings and completes PCT tools. Serves as a PCT resource by mentoring and coaching staff, modeling person-centered language and practices and supporting IDT members in translating PCT concepts into meaningful, actionable plans.
Provides coverage and assistance for immediate operational or administrative needs when assigned QIDPs are unavailable or are not meeting requirements. Maintains a limited caseload, as assigned, to support continuity of services. Caseload responsibilities are in addition to facilitator functions.
Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.