Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional

HOME OF GUIDING HANDS CORPORATION•El Cajon, CA

4d•$67,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

The QIDP/Administrator has 24-hour responsibility for the health, safety, programs, and services to consumers residing in assigned house(s).

Requirements

B.A. in Social Work or field related to developmental disabilities or valid CA registration/certification in education, OT, PT, RN, Rehab Counseling, Speech Pathology, MD, or Osteopathy.
1 year of experience working with people with developmental disabilities.
2 years of supervisory experience.
Experience managing multiple sites and a caseload upwards of 18 persons.
Read, write, and understand the English language.
Able to establish and maintain effective relationships with consumers, co-workers, neighbors, volunteers, vendors, and the public.
Possess a high degree of patience and the ability to tolerate frustrating situations.
Knowledge of HIPAA Guidelines and Patient Privacy required.
Current CPR/First Aid certification is mandatory.
Able to multi-task and manage work time efficiently.
Able to see, talk, hear, walk, bend, stoop, sit, stand, reach, and lift items weighing 30 pounds or less repeatedly during a shift.
Able to drive an agency vehicle lawfully and safely in all traffic situations and weather conditions.
Able to perform housekeeping tasks such as laundry, bed-making, meal prep, cooking, and housecleaning.
Medication certified.
Proficient with Computers.

Responsibilities

Ensures fulfillment of the Agency’s mission.
Chairperson of the Interdisciplinary Team and the development of the Individual Service Plan (ISP).
Participate in preadmission interviews and transitional planning.
Identify consumer needs, strengths, and interests.
Meet with consultants to provide information regarding skills and behavior.
Ensure follow-through with all ID Team decisions.
Designs, implements, and monitors the delivery of programs.
Evaluates progress on programs at least quarterly and revises as needed.
Coordinates consistent services and acts as a liaison with schools, day programs, consultants, community agencies, families, and intra-agency services.
Ensures consumer rights and advocate accordingly.
Ensures compliance with agency policies and procedures as related to duties.
Ensures compliance with state and federal regulations as related to duties.
Supervises Residential Supervisors, Residential Service Technicians
Coaches employees to ensure fulfillment of the Agency’s mission.
Provides initial and ongoing training for direct care staff.
Provides direct supervision of staff and their duties within the homes assigned.
Evaluates staff performance and provides ongoing feedback.
Implements/follows through with disciplinary action as deemed appropriate.
Ensures compliance with agency policies and procedures as related to duties.
Ensures compliance with state and federal regulations related to duties.
Completes inter-agency paperwork accurately and timely.
Manages accounts for department budgets.
Explains variances for budget infractions and develops plans of prevention.
Maintains a flexible work schedule to ensure quality of services.
Ensures adequate staffing and scheduling.
Attends and participates in agency meetings as required.
Facilitates Human Rights meeting as required.
Ensures availability through cell phone.
Leads Mock Survey teams as assigned.
Ensures compliance with agency policies and procedures related to duties.
Ensures compliance with state and federal regulations as related to duties.
Communicates pertinent information to appropriate ID Team members, family members, case managers, consultants, agency staff etc.
Ensures thorough and timely documentation in consumer records.
Conducts self in an open, honest, respectful, and professional manner in all forms of communication with all individuals with whom contact is necessary.
Maintains confidentiality with consumer, staff, and agency issues as appropriate.