Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional

BrightSpring Health Services•Winston Salem, NC

About The Position

The Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional coordinates and monitors services and supports for people with developmental disabilities. The role ensures consumers and guardians participate in developing service plans and personal futures plans, coordinates plan-related team meetings, and oversees screening and waiting lists for program vacancies. The professional monitors service delivery for compliance with contractual, legal, and regulatory requirements; coordinates corrective plans when needed; reviews incident reports and ensures incidents are addressed and investigated; and oversees implementation of service plans and staff training. The role also documents consumer progress, initiates discharge planning when appropriate, maintains records and approved budget limits, and monitors workers’ compensation and unemployment claims at assigned service sites.

Requirements

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in Business, Health Care Administration, or Social Services.
At least two years of verifiable work experience providing services and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities.
Working knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations concerning services to individuals with intellectual and/or other developmental disabilities.

Nice To Haves

One year of previous supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure consumer and guardian participation in the development of service plans and personal futures plans.
Coordinate development of each person served’s personal futures plan and schedule team meetings, informing all team members of meeting details.
Schedule and chair screening for program vacancies and develop a waiting list for potential consumer vacancies.
Monitor service sites to ensure services comply with contractual, legal, and regulatory requirements, and implement or coordinate plans of correction as needed.
Monitor incident reports to ensure patterns are addressed; share reports with appropriate external agencies when necessary and appropriate.
Ensure incidents of consumer abuse, neglect, or mistreatment are investigated promptly and thoroughly, and initiate plans of correction to prevent recurrence.
Monitor, implement, and supervise delivery of service plans and personal futures plans, as well as staff training.
Ensure written training programs are implemented and revised as needed.
Document consumer progress or regression and initiate discharge planning when appropriate.
Maintain records appropriately.
Maintain fiscal spending within approved budget limits, including household, repair, vehicle, personnel, and consultant expenses.
Monitor workers’ compensation and unemployment claims for assigned service sites and take proactive steps to reduce claims and agency risk or exposure.
Perform other duties as assigned.