Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP) - Temporary

Community Options New York•New York, NY

2d•$23

About The Position

Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states. We are now hiring a Full-Time Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP) in Brooklyn, NY. The Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional assists the Executive Director in developing and maintaining individual service plans that meet the needs of people with disabilities and state and area program guidelines. Starting pay is $23.00/ per hour This is a temporary position lasting at least 3 months

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and two years’ experience in implementing community-based support service for people with disabilities
Valid driver’s license and good driving record
Excellent organizational skills, and the ability to set priorities and follow through under time constraints
Ability to effectively and professionally communicate with program participants, and other agencies, staff, and members of the community
Ability to respond to crisis situations, exercise professional judgement, and use common sense
Knowledge of required state operating and reporting guidelines under OPWDD
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of checks of criminal background, central registry, child abuse registry, and drug testing

Responsibilities

Develop individual service plans (ISP)/Person Centered Plans (PCP)
Coordinate admission and discharge activities of participants
Prepare monthly goal progress notes and billing justification forms
Maintain and analyze all incident/accident reports
Coordinate behavioral intervention plans, to include routine and emergency services
Monitor medication procedures, administration, and documentation
Monitor staff compliance with plan implementation and licensing compliance
Evaluate staff performance
Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned
Employee must cooperate with the license and department staff in any inspection, inquiry, or investigation