Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional

MILESTONE INC•Loves Park, IL

7d•$27 - $34

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Residential Services Director (RSD) and/or V.P./Group Home Administrator, the Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP) functions as a lead member of the Interdisciplinary Team. The role develops, monitors, and documents programming for assigned individuals served, with the goal of maximizing their growth, development, and independent functioning. The QIDP also trains assigned direct care staff, monitors residential and day training programs, and helps ensure assigned group homes comply with applicable state and federal programming standards. The QIDP coordinates with medical, therapy, day placement, and other consultants to integrate recommendations into individuals’ daily programming. The role prepares and completes program documentation and reviews, maintains contact with guardians and families, and may serve as the AOD for 14 group homes on a rotating basis to address unusual or emergency situations. Prompt response to emergencies and physical intervention during behavioral or health-related crises are required.

Requirements

Minimum age of 21.
Bachelor’s degree in a human services field.
Minimum of one year of experience in the field of developmental disabilities.
Ability to intervene physically during a behavioral or health-related crisis.
Good driving record and valid driver’s license.
Ability to travel from site to site.
Meet all requirements to qualify for QIDP status on the QIDP registry.

Responsibilities

Attend reliably and punctually.
Train assigned direct care staff in implementing individual served training programs.
Serve as the residential QIDP for assigned individuals served.
Develop training programs as a lead member of the Interdisciplinary Team to maximize independent functioning.
Monitor assigned residential and day training programs and recommend changes as needed.
Complete documentation for programmatic changes as directed by the Interdisciplinary Team.
Participate in assigned psychological and psychiatric consultations and incorporate appropriate recommendations into daily programming.
Ensure assigned group homes comply with applicable state and federal standards related to programming.
Work with the Resident Services Coordinator (RSC)/RSD as the leadership team for assigned group homes.
Meet regularly with the consultant registered nurse regarding individuals’ health needs and the interaction between programming and healthcare needs.
Meet regularly with physical and occupational therapists and incorporate applicable recommendations into daily programming.
Meet regularly with day placement staff to develop and monitor joint programming.
Liaise with other consultants to integrate recommended programming or procedures into individuals’ daily schedules.
Present program status at annual Interdisciplinary Team meetings and complete some or all individual service plan/personal plan implementation strategies.
Prepare monthly summaries for assigned group homes, Semi-Annual Reviews, and quarterly BDP reviews for assigned individuals served.
Serve as the AOD for 14 group homes on a rotating basis to handle unusual and emergency situations.
Intervene immediately and report questions or concerns to the Administrator for referral to the Human Rights Committee, in accordance with Milestone, Inc. policies and procedures.
Coordinate completion of assessments for annual meetings and in accordance with Milestone guidelines.
Work with the RSC or TL to ensure paperwork is implemented by due dates.
Maintain and encourage contact with individuals’ guardians and families, keeping them informed about occurrences involving the individuals served.
Respond promptly to emergency situations.
Facilitate annual staffings as needed with the Group Home Administrator, RSD, Social Worker, ISSA (if applicable), and RSC.
Perform other duties as directed or assigned.