QIDP

Milestone • Rockford, IL

289d • $23 - $28

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Resident Services Director, monitors and directs the development, implementation, monitoring, and delivery of all individual services to ensure the optimum level of independence possible in the least restrictive setting for the individuals of assigned Elmwood Heights/Elmwood East ICF/DD home.

Requirements

• Minimum age of 21.
• Prefer minimum of one year's experience in the field, including experience in program development and writing.
• Prefer minimum of one year's experience in supervisory role.
• Bachelor's Degree and QDIP status preferred (in compliance with Federal ICF/DD guidelines).
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must be able to intervene physically in behavioral and health related crisis with individuals served.
• Must be able to promptly respond to any/all emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• Reliable and prompt attendance as scheduled, demonstrating flexibility as necessary to meet individual and/or facility need.
• Functions as QIDP for assigned individuals, scheduling, coordinating, and conducting individual staffing to develop Individual Service Plans.
• Recommends goals and objectives to the Interdisciplinary Team and writing Individual Service Plans as approved by the Team.
• Ensures timely submission of completed plan for distribution.
• Directs and monitors correct implementation of Individual Service Plans for assigned individuals including reviewing data on a regular basis.
• Completes program revisions as necessary, completing monthly reviews, and preparing for/conducting quarterly review.
• Ensures the choices of the individual and guardian are clearly reflected in all aspects of the Service Plan and daily activities.
• Directs maintenance of individual records, ensuring correct and timely completion of all necessary reports, daily data, monthly summaries, and other individual records maintained in the home.
• In consultation with house Team Members and individuals, ensures opportunities for appropriate and therapeutic home-based and community activities are provided for all assigned individuals.
• Coordinates activities as necessary and continually seeks to develop new activities and resources.
• In consultation with Nursing Staff, compiles and summarizes data in preparation for psychiatric and psychological consultations.
• Participates in reviews and ensures timely and correct implementation of consultant recommendations.
• Acts as liaison with day placements regarding programmatic issues, meeting needs of individuals' served, and coordinating individual movement as necessary.
• In consultation with Social Workers, establishes and maintains effective communication with families/guardians, discussing and addressing individual need, and documenting contact in a timely fashion.
• Actively participates as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team in the evaluation and preparation for the admission and discharge of individuals.
• Actively participates in the implementation of individual training programs, monitoring and directing Team Member performance and providing timely feedback on implementation techniques.
• Directs and supervises work performance of Team Leaders, including performance evaluations, disciplinary action, and recommendations for promotion and/or transfer.
• Effectively demonstrates and instructs Team Leaders in procedures and techniques related to supervision and leadership.
• Provides direction and support to Team Leaders in orienting, training and monitoring Team Members in the home.
• Oversees scheduling of facility/home Team Members to ensure adequate coverage to meet individual and/or facility need.
• Keeps overtime at a minimum, anticipates and plans for special circumstances and functions in full cooperation with all Milestone departments.
• Schedules, conducts, and/or actively participates in regular home team meetings, demonstrating positive problem solving skills and promoting effective team functioning.
• Ensures completion and distribution of meeting minutes in a complete and timely fashion.
• Requests program funds and individual personal funds as needed, demonstrating responsible fiscal management.
• Ensures that all necessary supplies are available in the home.
• Establishes and maintains effective inter- and intra- departmental communication, promoting effective team functioning, communication, and cooperation between professional and non-professional staff.
• Actively participates in IDT/Communication meeting to ensure coordination of all services and maintain a positive relationship with all departments.
• Demonstrates knowledge of Illinois Department of Public Aid and Illinois Department of Public Health of Human Services and ensures the home is in compliance with all guidelines of authorized inspecting agencies.
• Reviews and acts upon inspection reports as directed.
• Actively promotes the maintenance of an exceptionally clean, safe, and pleasant living environment for both individuals and Team Members.
• Assists Maintenance Department and other personnel in the maintenance of a high quality living environment.
• Functions as member of the Leadership Team, promoting positive problem solving among leaders, nursing staff, and other personnel.
• Ensures all individual needs are recognized, met and documented, including clothing, personal hygiene, and personal possessions.
• In compliance with the Milestone, Inc. philosophy and policies regarding Human Rights, immediately intervenes on behalf of the individual served.
• Promptly investigates complaints of individuals served, staff concerns, and Human Rights Request for Interventions and provides timely adjudication and recommendations.
• Functions as 'Supervisor on Duty' on a rotating basis, adhering to established Policy and Procedures.
• Provides 24-hour availability when Administrator-on-Duty, ensuring the safe and efficient operation of the facility.
• Actively promotes a good community and professional relationship, representing Milestone as necessary and/or directed.
• Reviews injury reports for assigned home, ensuring timely follow-up as necessary.
• Compiles, investigates, and analyzes injury report information as directed and/or as necessary for individual services.
• Participates as a Trainer in Habilitation Technician Training as assigned.
• Actively participates in, and assists with, the development of the facility's policies and procedures related to individual care.
• Performs those other duties as required or assigned to ensure the safe and effective functioning of the facility.

Benefits

• Milestone offers all full-time employees medical, dental, life, 401k, and other voluntary insurance on the first of the month following sixty days of employment.
• Part-time employees are offered dental insurance on the first of the month following sixty days of employment.
• Personal days are accrued every quarter based on your seniority.
• Vacation time begins after six months of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Food and Beverage Retailers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree