QIDP - Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional

Hope•Melrose Park, IL

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Director of Outreach and Case Coordination, the QIDP is responsible for all duties related to the development, implementation, and coordination of program plans for the children served within the assigned home(s). This role involves maintaining, reviewing, and evaluating pertinent program data and information relative to each child's growth and independent development. The QIDP ensures that all program plans and behavioral programs are being implemented correctly in the homes and organizes staff training on program-related issues such as behavior interventions and active treatment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services Field
At least one year of experience working directly with people with intellectual disabilities or other developmental disabilities
The ability to drive and qualify as a DCFS approved driver
Requires ongoing certification and administration of Safety Care and CPR practices and techniques.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a Human Services related field
A minimum of 3-5 years’ experience as a QIDP or support role with children’s group homes

Responsibilities

Instructs Hope Residential Academy staff in the implementation of the children's daily schedules, including behavior intervention techniques.
Functions as a leader of the child's interdisciplinary team (I.D.T.), recognizing the need to call and conduct IDT meetings.
Assembles all relevant information for I.D.T. meetings and prepares Implementation Strategy/ISP, ensuring inclusion into the child’s agency record.
Participates in all meetings or decisions concerning children or services provided in the Plex assigned.
Participates in regular meetings with the Residential Academy staff and other Hope staff to discuss and address programmatic issues concerning the children.
Coordinates, develops, implements, and maintains individual program plans for each child within the Plex assignment, including the child’s permanent record, quarterly and annual reports, and parent/guardian staffing’s.
Communicates regularly with parents, guardians, and other resource persons/consultants regarding the child's care, issues, and program implementation.
Acts as liaison with community service providers and agencies.
Reviews each child’s progress at least monthly, and revises or replaces programs as necessary.
Keeps all essential paperwork up to date, including ISP, ICAP, Assessments, Monthly progress notes, Plex meeting notes, and Monthly calendars.
Attends and prepares reports for DCFS, including the youth's Annual Case Review (ACR) and monthly/quarterly meetings.
Makes monthly rounds to assigned homes to check on youth’s progress, behaviors, etc.
Serves as a member of daily rounds, residential review, referral review, best placement, attends screenings, behavior intervention committee, behavior treatment committee, feeding team, behavior clinic, and other pertinent meetings.
Makes requisitions for youth’s clothing and/or personal needs.
Helps families obtain guardianship of youth as they turn 18.
Insources all new DSP mentees in assigned plex.
Facilitates transitions to adult placements or other outside facilities, and between Hope homes.
Performs other duties as required or assigned.