Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP)

momentum-formerly-ucpla•Sylmar, CA

About The Position

Momentum is hiring a Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP) to develop and monitor training goals for adults with disabilities at our group homes. As a QIDP, you are responsible for working closely with our people supported to understand and gauge their level of physical and cognitive ability for the purpose of designing training goals. The QIDP, in the absence of the Administrator, may be responsible for assuming duties and responsibilities of the Administrator, including being on-call for emergency situations. The QIDP works closely with the Administrator, Registered Nurse (RN), Director of Program Services, and other Momentum staff. With 40 programs and service sites spanning several counties, Momentum is the largest nonprofit provider of direct support for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities in Southern California. Momentum is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates. Momentum also considers qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment pursuant to California Law and, if applicable, the L.A. Fair Chance Ordinance.

Requirements

Must be 21 years of age
Bachelor’s degree in human services sociology, special education, rehabilitation counseling or psychology; required
Must maintain valid and current proof of legal right to drive in California; required
Current CPR Certificate
Must be able to work on-call weekends and after hours
Strong desire to work with individuals with developmental disabilities
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to communicate and work professionally and cooperatively with others
Ability to run, push, pull, bend, squat, kneel, lift up to 50 lbs., and transfer individuals
Successfully pass all post offer, pre-employment screening requirements, including criminal background check, physical exam, drug screening, and provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States

Responsibilities

Promotes a friendly, comfortable, and safe environment
Respects and promotes the right of individuals
Designs training programs for people supported
Supervises the development and implementation of each persons Individual Service Plan (ISP)
Oversees and monitors individual goals, objectives, training programs, feeding programs, proper feeding techniques, and the use of adaptive equipment
Acts as liaison between facility and community programs, bus company, and other agencies
Documents monthly individual progress
Initiates review as necessary for modifications or adjustments needed for ISPs
Oversees evaluations conducted by consultants and ensure they are completed in a timely manner
Supervises and implements Behavior Management Programs
Oversees Direct Support Professional (DSP) evaluations
Assures quality care is provided to all people supported
Monitors and secures peoples supported financial accounts
Follows and implements company policies
Attends required in-service trainings
Assists with personal care, hygiene and other daily living needs
Performs other duties as assigned to meet department and/or business needs