Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (QIDP) - Day Habilitation - Hewlett

QSAC Careers•New York, NY

13d•$48,000 - $55,000

About The Position

Urgently Hiring!! Looking to fill as soon as possible!!” The salary range for this position is $48,000-$55,000 annually QSAC is Hiring! Our Day Habilitation program is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (QIDP) to support its Day programs at one of our sites in Queens and Long Island. This rewarding position is part of the OPWDD regulations for QSAC Day programs.

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
Possess a valid driver’s license
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 new Day Hab attendees

Benefits

Competitive salary
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance have very low out of pocket costs (for FT staff)
Medical can be as low as $1 dollar 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 Employer Discretionary Match (for FT staff)
Opportunities for career advancement