Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP)

The Communities Of Don Guanella and Divine Providence•Norwood, PA

About The Position

The Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP) functions as an advocate, a facilitator and Case Manager in conjunction with the Interdisciplinary Team, overseeing the development and implementation of his/her assigned individual's program plan relative to active treatment issues and makes recommendations and requests on behalf of the individuals for needed services and interventions. Schedule: Monday – Friday, standard business hours (80hrs biweekly) Salary: $55,702.40/annually

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree required.
2 years experience working with individuals with Intellectual Disabilities.
A valid Driver's License.

Nice To Haves

1-2 years QIDP experience (preferred).
Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and basic knowledge of Access and/or ability to use & learn various database reporting systems.

Responsibilities

Participates in the intake and admission process of new individuals.
Functions as the Plan Lead in the development, implementation, and monitoring of each individual’s program plan, reviewing annual updates, coordinating and attending the annual meeting.
In collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), supervises, monitors, and evaluates services, equipment, and programs that are needed to meet each individual’s needs and ensures active treatment.
Coordinate the completion of the initial assessment for each individual on their case load, and each subsequent assessment thereafter.
Monitors the participation and progress of outcomes outlined in the individual’s program plan by reviewing the documentation of goals, at least monthly.
Review all documents and quarterly reports on progress of goals outlined in plan.
Informs the Plan Team, including the Supports Coordinator, of the individual’s progress on their goals and outcomes as applicable, changes in the individual’s needs recommending a revision to an outcome or services as needed and informs them of their right to decline the IPP review documentation.
Consults with personnel from other agencies, when necessary, for evaluations and other services.
Participates in the development of behavioral support plans.
Maintains accurate and up to date case notes for each individual on their caseload.
Assist with preparation for waiver submissions.
Participates in the Certified Investigators training and becomes certified within a year (as training availability permits).
Other duties as assigned.