Qualified Intellectual Disability Proffesional

Centerstone•Benton, IL

5d•$19 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services area (i.e. Psychology, Social Work, etc.) required
One or more years experience working with individuals who are developmentally disabled.
Direct Service Providers utilizing electronic health records and/or other automated/electronic documentation systems are required to have computer and keyboarding experience and skills or the ability to develop such skills within required timeframes in order to meet the level of proficiency set by the agency.
Direct Service Providers utilizing electronic/automated documentation systems will be required to undergo a computer and keyboarding assessment test to determine proficiency
The QIDP must also successfully complete any testing and/or background clearance required to meet agency and/or funding source requirements.
Knowledge of guidelines for confidentiality
Knowledge of applicable regulatory guidelines and codes, agency policies and procedures, and Federal and state laws pertaining to position
Skill in written and oral communication
Skill in customer service techniques
Skill in establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships with clients and staff
Skill in problem-solving
Skill in identifying and prioritizing job tasks
Skill in applying non-violent crisis intervention techniques and maintaining personal safety

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.
Takes initiative to prevent and resolve problems and offers recommendations for improving services and transforming Centerstone into an organization that embraces excellent customer experience.
Assist service recipient in developing an individualized treatment plan, must be person centered, family centered, and service centered.
Monitor service recipient progress in treatment and participate in treatment plan reviews as assigned.
Update treatment plans as appropriate.
Submit treatment plans at all stages for medical review, if applicable.
Conduct 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.
Conduct assessment and write assessment summaries, as assigned.
Assist service recipients with making linkage with internal and external resources as outlined in treatment plan and in coordination with Integrated Healthcare Services.
Maintain appropriate contact with referral sources including providing information on service recipient progress, behavior, and needs (with appropriate releases), and maintaining ongoing consultation when appropriate.
Assist service recipient in making discharge plans and provide follow up services as assigned
Attend staff meetings, clinical staffings, and other internal meetings as assigned.
Participate on committees as assigned, including quality assurance functions.
Maintain appropriate communication with other employees and work as an effective member of treatment team.