Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (QIDP) - Residential

QSAC • New York, NY

10d • $48,000 - $55,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (QIDP) - Residential position is urgently hiring and looking to fill the role as soon as possible. The salary range for this position is $48,000-$55,000 annually. This role involves assessing individuals to determine their habilitation needs, developing and supervising the implementation of various plans (Staff Action Plan/Residential Habilitation Plan, Individualized Protective Oversight Plan), monitoring service integration, analyzing data to track progress, and writing monthly progress notes. The QIDP will also perform observations and retraining of staff as needed. Additionally, the role requires attending various meetings such as Life Plan meetings, staff meetings, and Interdisciplinary Team meetings. Ensuring the quality of staff support and supervision through coaching and training is crucial. Maintaining contact with families, Care Managers, and other relevant professionals is also a key responsibility. The QIDP will also participate in screening potential residents.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in one of the following professional categories (including, but not limited to) human services, sociology, special education, rehabilitation, counseling, psychology or related field required
• One (1) year experience working directly with people with intellectual disability or individuals with physical and/or developmental disabilities and co-morbid psychiatric diagnoses
• Knowledge about the “Level of Care Eligibility Determination” (LCED)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends
• Possess a valid driver’s license, to visit multiple work locations
• General knowledge of theories and methods of applied behavior analysis (ABA) process, teaching strategies, assessments, and goal development
• Ability to safely assist lifting individuals of various weights & 20 lb item
• Ability to run, when needed

Responsibilities

• Assess individual’s to determine the habilitation needs
• Develop and supervise the implementation of the Staff Action Plan (SAP)/Residential Habilitation Plan (RHP) goals and the Individualized Protective Oversight Plan (IPOP)
• Monitor the integration of services and make changes in the objectives of the SAP (RHP/IPOP)
• Analyze the data based on the execution of the RHP to monitor the progress of individuals and write the monthly progress notes
• Perform observations and spot checks to monitor the implementation of goals. Retrain staff and revise goals as needed based on observations and clinical recommendations
• Attend Life Plan (Individualized Service Plan) meetings (Annual review and 6-month review), monthly staff meetings, and Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) meetings
• Ensure the quality of staff in delivering and providing the necessary supports and supervision to each individual served by providing supervision, coaching, training, etc.
• Maintain contact with the individual’s family, Care Manager, Behavior Intervention Specialists, Day Program, treatment centers, and other QSAC programs to ensure continuity of services
• Participate in the screening of potential residents

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance have very low out of pocket costs (for FT staff)
• Medical can be as low as $10 dollars per paycheck / $26 dollars a year for full medical coverage ( for FT staff)
• Generous Paid Time Off policy (for full time staff) Start with 24 days annually
• Group Life Insurance and Long Term Disability (for FT staff)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (for FT staff)
• Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
• 403(b) Retirement with Discretionary Employer Match
• Opportunities for career advancement

What This Job Offers

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