Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional

Challenge Unlimited Inc•Swansea, IL

4d•$62,640 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP) is responsible for managing housing programs that provide individuals with disabilities opportunities to live in a home-based environment, achieving the highest level of independence possible. This role involves assisting residents with daily living activities, planning and coordinating treatment services, ensuring documentation and regulatory compliance, enforcing safety and house rules, managing expenses, and leading a team of staff members.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in social work, Psychology, Education, Rehabilitation, Recreation Therapy, Sociology, Nursing Degree, or bachelor's degree in a related field as approved by DHS. OR, if hired before 2009, 5 or more years DD (Developmental Disabilities) experience and HS Diploma.
Temporary assigned RSM candidate may also qualify with 5 or more years DD experience and HS Diploma.
Employees without DHS approved degree and experience are required to have another QIDP (Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional) qualified staff to review, approve and sign off on treatment plans, MPNs and staffings and cannot conduct DHS training.
Minimum of 1 year of experience working with people with developmental disabilities.
1+ years of supervisory experience.
CPR, 1st Aid, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) and DSP training, including medication administration, is provided by the company must be successfully completed within the first 4 months to be certified.
Passing CPR, 1st Aid, CPI and medication administration training is also required annually.
Illinois Food Service and Sanitation certificate needed within the first 6 months and renewed as required.
Must pass state required TABE literacy assessment prior to employment.
Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Must pass criminal background check.
Must pass various State and Federal registry checks.
Must pass DCFS Abuse and Neglect Tracking System Check
Must pass driving history check and Company policy criteria, maintain valid driver’s license and be 21 or older to drive Company van (or 25 or older to drive 15-person-capacity van at some sites).
Use of personal insured vehicle for Company related travel is required.

Responsibilities

Assist Residents with disabilities in completing their activities of daily living including grocery shopping, cooking, cleaning, laundry, driving Residents to appointments, shopping, or social activities.
Monitor and document the delivery of medications, and bathing or helping Residents with proper hygiene.
Plan and coordinate the treatment services and care for the Residents.
Evaluate services and care for the Residents and ensure documentation and regulatory compliance.
Enforce safety and house rules, inspections, policies, procedures and coordinate home and grounds maintenance.
Follow the budget, control expenses and inventory, submit receipts, and assist Administration of financials and public relations.
Promote a culture of person-centered services that advances the Company’s mission to provide quality care and services in a community-based setting to individuals with disabilities.
Assist individual development by encouraging empowering, and engaging residents in essential life and recreational activities to teach independent living, self-confidence, communication, and practical skills.
Ensure that appropriate services are provided by the consulting disciplines.
Ensure daily and as required documentation is completed in sufficient detail and quantity.
Write and update IHP/PP/IATP documentation.
Supervise residents’ finances and bank accounts as prescribed by the IDT.
Ensure a high rate of resident satisfaction.
Plan, organize, and supervise the delivery of care to residents.
Ensure facilities adhere to the latest healthcare regulations and provide high-quality service while meeting the needs of Residents and complying with funding agency agreements.
Complete reports and communicate key information to the Director of Residential Services in a timely, accurate, and comprehensive manner.
Participate in the initial screening and interview of prospective Residents, as well as admission decisions.
Design and implement the IHP/ISP/IATP and as chair of the IDT, build working relationships with IDT members (i.e.: ISC, guardian), as well as supervise the review and revisions of all plans.
Serve as chairperson for staffing and the monitoring process for Residents.
Ensure that plans are developed according to guidelines for Active Treatment and that all aspects of the treatment plan are integrated, utilizing facility, community, and day program resources.
Support continued family/guardian participation and visitation.
Provide emergency aid and/or medical, dental, evaluations and treatment per guidelines and recommendations.
Make the residence experience a home by making residents feel comfortable, safe, and welcome.
Maintain and enforce all established house rules, program regulations and agency policies and procedures.
Complete safety inspections, provide PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), and comply with company safety and OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) standards.
Record all accidents, injuries, and illnesses.
Participate in Human Rights (Behavior Management) Committee.
Supervise and schedule routine maintenance and minor repairs to interior/exterior of facility, as well as grounds and furnishings, or report major repairs or needs to Administration.
Approve all purchase orders prior to purchase and supervise inventory controls.
Submit bills to Administration on a weekly basis, approving expenditures according to allocations and needs.
Assist administration in reviewing budgets and financial reports for the residential facility.
Assist administration in public relations as it relates to the residential facility and/or Company.
Assist administration in preparing for on-site visitation or surveys of the residential facility.
Propose capital expenditure and submit capital expenditure requests to the Director for review/consideration.
Lead team and place people in positions to succeed.
Hire, train, and empower top-notch staff to effectively oversee their areas of responsibility.
Encourage effective outcomes and accountability.
Plan, develop, organize, implement, direct, and evaluate assigned sites’ activities and performance.
Communicate job expectations.
Plan, monitor, and appraise job results; evaluate team for continual improvement, efficiency, and effectiveness.
Initiate, coordinate, and enforce systems, policies, and procedures.
Mentor and develop the team through training, problem resolution, and performance evaluation.
Build an effective home culture that embodies our Company values to achieve optimum performance levels and achieve goals and objectives.