Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional

Centerstone • West Frankfort, IL

277d • $16 - $23

About The Position

Centerstone is among the nation's leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes people's lives. A dynamic, well-established organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team! In keeping with the Mission/Vision/Values of Centerstone, a QIDP provides case management for individuals with developmental disabilities, advocates and evaluates treatment to developmentally disabled and mentally ill service recipients. This includes advocating and evaluating treatment to developmentally disabled and mentally ill service recipients, maintenance of appropriate documentation. A QIDP is required to use independent (or works under the direction of supervisor) when performing job tasks/providing services. As part of Centerstone's team-oriented philosophy, a QIDP is expected to actively participate in a variety of cross-functional teams and performance improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Services area (i.e. Psychology, Social Work, etc.)
• One or more years experience working with individuals who are developmentally disabled.
• Must successfully complete any testing and/or background clearance required to meet agency and/or funding source requirements.
• Direct Service Providers utilizing electronic health records and/or other automated/electronic documentation systems are required to have computer and keyboarding experience and skills.

Responsibilities

• Completes job requirements with independent action and resourcefulness and seeks out additional duties during periods of downtime.
• Organizes time, effort, and use of resources to achieve desired outcomes.
• Provides consistent, personal growth-focused services to all assigned clients by maximizing time spent working directly with clients to assist their personal growth process.
• Ensures hours of care expectations are met and time is dedicated to providing personal growth services to clients, their families and collateral contacts.
• Meets or exceeds Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) expectations.
• Treats all clients and colleagues with dignity and respect, regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, gender, or other legally protected status.
• Completes all required documentation legibly, accurately, timely, and thoroughly using clinically appropriate terminology and containing clinically relevant information and applicable standards.
• Assists service recipient in developing an individualized treatment plan, must be person centered, family centered, and service centered.
• Monitors service recipient progress in treatment and participates in treatment plan reviews as assigned.
• Conducts intake for recipient entering services, including explaining services, gathering information needed on intake materials, ensuring service recipient understands all forms, assuring signature on appropriate contracts and consents, and submitting materials for processing, as assigned.
• Demonstrates an ability to manage crisis situations, including danger to self and others, to ensure the safety and stabilization of clients and to make appropriate referrals/linkages when clinically indicated.
• Attends staff meetings, clinical staffings, and other internal meetings as assigned.
• Participates on committees as assigned, including quality assurance functions.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision health coverage
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• 403b retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off and ten paid holidays
• AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)
• Employee Resource Groups
• Continuing education opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree