QIDP- Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional

Disability Resources Inc • Abilene, TX

3d • $23 - $25

About The Position

Disability Resources Inc. (DRI) is a group home for adults with developmental disabilities. Its mission is to provide exceptional care in a Christian environment, fostering independence, purpose, growth, and happiness while emphasizing quality of life. DRI describes its workplace as inclusive and team-oriented, with an emphasis on valuing and listening to employees.

The QIDP supports the care and operation of assigned homes through reviewing progress notes and behavior reports, preparing and following up on in-services and meetings, collecting and organizing monthly data, communicating with families, and preparing for surveys. Training is hands-on and ongoing, led by the Program Director and an experienced QIDP. Before working alone with residents, new hires complete required training modules and scheduled staff training; CPR certification is arranged if needed, and a medication class and medication sign-off must be completed by the 30th day of employment.

This is a full-time, Monday-through-Friday position paying $23–$25 per hour, depending on experience, with biweekly pay. Benefits include accrued vacation and sick leave, medical insurance, optional dental and vision coverage and other supplementary options, and a 401(k) match after the specified eligibility period. Applicants must pass a criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and registry checks.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, with a major in nursing, psychology, social work, special education, rehabilitation counseling, or a related human services field.
• At least one year of experience working directly with people with intellectual disabilities or other developmental disabilities.
• Pass a criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and registry checks, including Nurse Aide, Medication Aide, and Employee Misconduct checks.
• Complete required training before working alone with residents, including the six MHW-IDD modules and 12-Minute Trainer modules.
• Complete CPR certification before working alone if not currently CPR certified.
• Attend a medication class and pass off on medications by the 30th day of employment.

Responsibilities

• Review and follow up on progress notes and behavior reports.
• Prepare in-services and follow up to ensure all in-services are signed and returned.
• Collect monthly data from each assigned home and compile it into a spreadsheet.
• Prepare for quarterly meetings and follow up afterward.
• Prepare for staffing meetings.
• Communicate effectively with family members.
• Prepare for surveys and know which homes are due for survey.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Seven hours of vacation time accrued per month, available for use after successfully completing the 60-day introductory period.
• Eight hours of sick leave accrued per month, available for use after successfully completing the 60-day introductory period.
• Medical insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield on an age-based HMO plan.
• Optional dental, vision, and other supplementary coverage at affordable prices.
• 401(k) match up to 3% after six months of full-time employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level