TRC - QIDP/Service Coordinator

The Resource Center•Jamestown, NY

About The Position

To provide, monitor and supervise functional, continuous and meaningful active treatment for assigned individuals within the Resource Center’s Residential settings. (ICF- Intermediate Care Facilities and IRA-Individual Residential Alternative) in both the Day Services and Residential settings. Serves as the primary advocate for assigned individuals; acts as the facilitator of the Interdisciplinary Team to integrate, coordinate, implement, monitor and adjust, as needed, each individual’s plan; to ensure that program plans are implemented consistently in both settings and enable individuals to reach their maximum level of independence; by regulation, to be responsible for all aspects of programming, general welfare, quality of life and well-being for individuals on assigned caseload.

Requirements

An in-depth knowledge of developmental disabilities, continuous active treatment, and functional age-appropriate programming
The ability to synthesize and integrate information into a plan of programming
The ability to implement and oversee the implementation of such programming inclusive of clear and concise verbal and written communication skills
Valid driver’s license
Physical condition or reasonable accommodation(s) commensurate with the demands of the job
A Master’s Degree in a Human Services field and one (1) year of providing services to persons with Developmental DisabilitiesORA Bachelor’s Degree in a Human Services field and one (3) years of experience in providing services to persons with Developmental Disabilities

Responsibilities

Develop and update the plan in accordance with regulatory requirements
Ensure completion of referrals for requested services and will follow-up with Service Providers to ensure that services are provided in accordance with the individual’s preferences and needs
Complete initial assessments and review/update at least annually, or as the needs of the person changes
Develop milestones, active treatment guides, life goals, and staff action plans to ensure continuous active treatment occurs and provide staff direction necessary for each service to provide adequate supports and services.
Participates in development of Personal Expenditure Plans (PEP)
Ensure that interventions to manage inappropriate challenging behaviors are employed with sufficient safeguards and supervision to ensure that the safety, welfare and rights of the individual are adequately protected
Review the Service Plan (CFA) or Life Plan semi-annually or more frequently if the person and/or his/her advocate request it, and distribute to the person, his/her advocate and to all major service providers within 45 days of the meeting date
Work closely with the Care Coordinator for those living in an IRA to review the Life plan semiannually or more frequently if necessary, and distribute to the person, his/her advocate and to all major service providers within 45 days of the meeting date
For those living in an ICF, the QIDP/Service Coordinator will complete Service Plan addendums when changes occur. Addendums will be distributed to all major service providers at the time they are completed
Ensure Coordinated Assessment System (CAS) is completed at least every two years and reflects individual current needs
Ensures the completion clinical justification as required or needed.
Provide in-service training and assistance as needed for staff, to ensure the understanding and consistent implementation of Individual Program Plans.
Assists staff in their efforts to optimize the individual’s potential and maintain an environment conducive to normal growth and lifestyles
Model through everyday action the promotion of independence and continuous active treatment
Work with or observe staff during critical care times such as mealtime, bathing, and recreation to verify the plans implementation
Coordinate and facilitate team meetings to discuss relevant issues regarding the person that require collaborative planning
Communicate all relevant changes regarding the person and their service needs to his/her advocate and to all major service providers in a timely manner.
Observe weekly to verify that the plan is being implemented correctly in both Day Habilitation and at the home
Monitor satisfaction with the frequency and type of service being received
Maintain regular contact with the person’s advocate/involved family members to ensure that they are satisfied with the services being provided
Ensure health services are identified and met and that communication regarding health service concerns occurs with appropriate family/guardian individual as appropriate, staff health services personnel, other team members and oversight agencies
Advocate with service providers, as necessary, if the person or his/her advocate is dissatisfied with a service they are receiving, and will effectively facilitate resolution of the concern
If resolution of a specific concern cannot be reached, assist the person and his/her advocate with initiating a formal complaint or in seeking an alternate provider of services.
Maintain a file for each person that contains all documentation in accordance with regulations
Maintain copies of all current evaluations and assessments
Maintain copies of the Service Plans, Safeguards, all relevant program plans
Complete and maintain all other documentation as required by the funding source
Properly identify incidents, and will complete the necessary reports, notifications and follow-up documentation in a timely manner
For those living in an ICF; the QIDP/Service Coordinator is personally responsible for six of the eight conditions of participation as per ICF regulations.
Performs all other duties as needed or assigned by Supervisor or other Administrative Staff.