Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (Health Professional V) - Grand Junction

State of Colorado•Grand Junction, CO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (QIDP) plans, develops, and coordinates comprehensive services for people with intellectual disabilities, while safeguarding and advocating for their rights, safety, and quality of life. The role coordinates administrative functions and resident services, including implementation and documentation of residential programs. It directly supervises 3–4 staff and provides second-level supervision over approximately 20–35 direct-care staff, and may provide coverage in homes as needed. The QIDP oversees service delivery and the Interdisciplinary Team process, including development and review of Individual Program Plans, monitoring progress, and helping teams address barriers to individuals’ goals. The position conducts program audits and supports regulatory compliance across relevant state and federal requirements. It also responds to physical conflicts and emergencies, assists medical staff with supports and services, and serves as an after-hours Duty Officer. Work at other locations or shifts may be required to meet agency needs. Grand Junction Regional Center provides residential, health, mental health, vocational, habilitation, therapeutic, and other services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who have intensive needs. The center operates ICF/IDD and HCBS Waiver homes in the community. Applicants who live outside Colorado must relocate to Colorado before starting, at their own expense; Colorado residency is required throughout employment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a field associated with human behavior, human skill development or education, human cultural behavior, basic human care needs, or the human condition.
Four years of professional experience that includes experience with people with IDD and dual diagnoses and progressive management. Additional education may substitute for experience year for year; work experience cannot substitute for the bachelor's degree for ICF-IID positions.
Must currently possess, or be able to obtain within six months of employment, QMAP training or LPT licensure.
Must be annually certified in the skilled implementation of Safety Care.
Must reside in Colorado throughout employment.
Must possess a valid, non-restricted Colorado driver's license or a non-restricted U.S. driver's license for positions within 30 miles of the Colorado state border; out-of-state license holders must obtain a valid, non-restricted Colorado driver's license within 30 days of starting.
Must complete required background and reference checks, professional license verification when applicable, and drug screening.
Must complete a TB test and meet facility influenza and COVID vaccine requirements.
Must be able to respond to or intervene in in-person physical conflicts and emergencies.
Must travel to remote work sites; use a state vehicle if available or a personal vehicle and submit for mileage reimbursement if not.
Applicants from outside Colorado must relocate to Colorado before their start date at their own expense.

Nice To Haves

One year of supervisory experience.
Knowledge of performance management techniques.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, prioritize and organize work, and interpret rules and regulations.
Advanced skills using Google Suite for business and general computer use.
Proficiency with electronic health records.
Relevant years of state service experience.

Responsibilities

Plan, develop, and coordinate comprehensive services for individuals with intellectual disabilities, while safeguarding and advocating for their rights, safety, and quality of life.
Coordinate administrative functions and resident services, including implementation and documentation of residential programs.
Exercise appointing authority and supervise residential staff at first and second levels; directly supervise Health Care Tech IV positions and oversee hiring, performance planning and evaluation, corrective action, and discipline, up to and including termination.
Direct, oversee, and monitor comprehensive service delivery by facilitating or co-facilitating the Interdisciplinary Team process to develop Individual Program Plans, review progress toward goals, and recommend ways to overcome barriers.
Conduct routine monitoring and regular audits of each individual's program in Therapy.
Ensure regulatory compliance across agency departments with applicable nursing practice acts, ICF-IDD and HCBS requirements, HFEMSD and CMS requirements, CDHS policies and procedures, and other state and federal mandates.
Identify, coordinate, and provide leadership, guidance, and training to Interdisciplinary Team members on relevant ICF-IDD and HCBS Waiver subjects as appropriate.
Respond to or intervene in in-person physical conflicts to ensure safety and prevent escalation.
Respond to emergencies and assist medical staff with medical supports and services.
Serve as Duty Officer to consult with staff after hours.
Provide coverage in homes as needed and work at other locations or shifts as needed to address agency resource needs.
Travel to remote work sites and use state vehicles when available, or a personal vehicle with mileage reimbursement when they are not.

Benefits

PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus 401(k) and 457 plans.
Medical and dental health plans.
Employer-supplemented Health Savings Account.
Paid life insurance.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
11 paid holidays per year, plus vacation and sick leave.
State of Colorado Employee BenefitHub Resource Center.
Employee Wellness program.
Flexible schedules and other work-life programs.
Training.
Remote work arrangements for eligible positions.
Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.