Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional

Sunshine Communities•Maumee, OH

About The Position

The Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP) works with an interdisciplinary team to lead assessment and planning for the development and implementation of Individual Service Plans (ISPs). The role helps create personalized services and supports that empower individuals to pursue their goals, build independence, and achieve meaningful, person-centered outcomes. The QIDP manages the Ohio Individual Services Plan (OISP) process, including coordinating meetings, gathering input from the individual’s team, involving the individual and guardian, preparing and implementing plans, monitoring progress, maintaining ISP information in software, and training team members. The position works with home managers and other teams to coordinate and review programs, support effective service delivery, and ensure plans and documentation meet regulatory requirements. The QIDP also builds respectful working relationships with individuals, families, guardians, staff, agencies, and providers; supports student transition planning when needed; and collaborates on technology that can improve independence and quality of life. Sunshine Communities, Inc. is a nonprofit organization in Northwest Ohio that provides residential, vocational, clinical, therapeutic, and recreational services for people with developmental disabilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Special Education, Rehabilitation Counseling, Recreation, or a related Human Services field from an accredited college or university.
At least 1–3 years of experience working with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD).
Strong communication, organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
Ability to develop, implement, and evaluate Individual Service Plans (ISPs) and respond appropriately to crisis situations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and database management.
Ability to maintain positive working relationships, respect individual rights, and demonstrate initiative and accountability.
Ability to interpret reports, analyze data, and apply basic mathematical concepts.
Flexibility to attend meetings outside normal business hours as needed.
Ability to communicate effectively and occasionally stand, walk, and sit, and lift up to 60 pounds.
Ability to work in an environment with moderate noise and occasional exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

Responsibilities

Manage all aspects of the Ohio Individual Services Plan (OISP), including scheduling meetings, inviting participants, gathering team input, contacting guardians, developing and implementing plans, monitoring plans, entering information into software, and training team members.
Ensure individuals and their guardians participate in ISP development.
Train team members as needed to support effective service delivery and documentation.
Educate and guide new and existing staff to promote competency, consistent practices, and adherence to organizational standards.
Work with the home’s Manager to ensure programs are developed, coordinated, integrated, reviewed, and implemented in a timely manner, with progress and revisions addressed as needed.
Observe implementation of individual goals and provide hands-on training as needed.
Attend student IEP meetings and assist with transition planning when needed for students moving into adult services.
Collaborate with the Tech Integration Team to ensure individuals have access to technology that may enhance independence and quality of life.
Build rapport with individuals and uphold their dignity, respect, best interests, and standard of care.
Stay current on DODD, ODH, and Vent Outlier requirements affecting ISPs, documentation, monitoring, and training.
Stay current on Britco, ICM, and other software used for ISP development and implementation.
Develop positive working relationships with individuals, families or guardians, agencies, governmental entities, and providers, representing Sunshine professionally and collaboratively.
Uphold Sunshine’s mission and values.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Comprehensive health package, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage.
401(k) with company match starting at 60 days.
Paid training.
Paid vacation and personal days starting at 90 days.
Access to a Success Coach.
Interest-free tuition and emergency loans.
Transportation assistance.
$2,000 Employee Referral Program.
Employee Assistance Program.
Training and advancement through Sunshine U.