Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional

Merakey • Hatboro, PA

120d • $23

About The Position

The Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional/Program Specialist is a person responsible for serving as the primary advocate for the individuals and for ensuring that monitoring functions are completed appropriately. The QIDP/PS will also act as the Program Specialist (PS). A QIDP's assignment may be a defined caseload. This may encompass traveling to and the responsibility for a defined number of homes in the community SFR & CLP. The QIDP is required to travel to any day program for the individual. The QIDP is the liaison between the facility, individual's family, and outside agencies. Supervision is provided by the Social services Supervisor.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, liberal arts or human services related field from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of experience working directly with persons with disabilities.
• Or a Master's degree in psychology, liberal arts or human services related field from an accredited college or university and one (1) year of experience working directly with persons with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary advocate for individuals with disabilities.
• Ensure that monitoring functions are completed appropriately.
• Act as the Program Specialist (PS).
• Manage a defined caseload and travel to various homes in the community.
• Travel to day programs for individuals.
• Liaise between the facility, individuals' families, and outside agencies.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
• Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
• On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees