Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (QIDP)/HSC

Overview

Practices and promotes the agency’s mission statement in every interaction.  Provide ongoing support to people in becoming active participants in every aspect of their lives to ensure that a high quality of life is maintained. Ensure people receive clinical habilitative services that they require on a daily and long-term basis by directing, planning, coordinating and leading the inter-disciplinary team. Ensure regulatory requirements are met.  Reviews programs (i.e., behavioral, recreational, daily living) to ensure and plan for a high-quality life. Responsible for oversight and coordination of all daily activities of people and staff in his/her charge on and off the day hab site.

Responsibilities

Practices and promotes Citizens mission statement in every interaction: 

Through family and community engagement, Citizens supports

people to live the life they choose.

 

Oversees the development of a CFA functional assessment for each person by defining capabilities, deficits and needs through the use of assessments to ensure that each person is receiving the clinical habilitative service they require.

 

Supervises and monitors the implementation of each person’s program plan through daily interaction with staff and all people.  Reviews progress and observes a person in their daily routine in order to continue, modify or revise the program plan to ensure that the person’s needs are adequately met and that services are received.

 

Serves as an advocate on behalf of the person by observing them in their daily routines in order to identify and assess need areas, as well as to protect their rights.

 

Monitors goal, medical and record books by reviewing data, programs, evaluations and consultations to ensure accuracy, consistent and holistic service plans which meet regulatory compliance

 

Serves as the primary family contact and documents contact as received and made.  Addresses family concerns and questions and provides on-going information. 

 

Responsible for the Operation and monitoring  of the In-House Day Program by:

 

Implementing all service activities and ensuring supports, safeguards, and protective oversight measures are provided in accordance with each person's Individual Support Plan (ISP), Day Habilitation Plan, protective oversight requirements, and other applicable records.

 

Creating and facilitating meaningful, person-centered, and functional day habilitation activities that promote independence, skill development, community inclusion, and quality of life while adhering to established agency policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.

 

Developing, implementing, and evaluating Day Habilitation Plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team and the individuals receiving services to ensure goals and supports reflect their needs, preferences, and abilities.

 

Providing essential information to appropriate team members for the development and revision of the Comprehensive Functional Assessment (CFA), Individual Support Plan (ISP), Protective Oversight Plans, Day Habilitation Plans, and other clinical documentation as requested. Ensures the accuracy and completeness of all reported information and maintains confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and agency policies.

 

Maintaining accurate and timely documentation and records for all assigned individuals, ensuring compliance with agency, OPWDD, and regulatory requirements.

 

Assisting with the orientation, training, and mentoring of program staff as needed and as directed by the supervisor.

 

Reports and documents any events/activities that may hinder the health, safety and well-being of the person that reside there (i.e., allegations of abuse, injuries, broken equipment, etc.).

 

Participates in the development and ongoing monitoring of people reviewed by the Human Rights Committee and monthly Psychiatric Meetings. Ensures proper documentation and implementation of the committee recommendations

 

Ensures a person receives and maintains all entitled benefits by overseeing the documentation process to ensure needs are met.  

 

Serves as a member of the admission/discharge committee by attending screenings and participating in all meetings to offer recommendations that will ensure a smooth transition for people.  Coordinates admission and discharge plan and system.

 

Develops and updates psycho-social histories by clarifying family histories and reviewing a person’s personal files to reflect an individual’s current level of functioning.  

 

Ensure that work-related safety procedures are in place and are being adhered to by staff. Observance of an unsafe act or a potentially hazardous work environment must be immediately reported to supervisor and/or safety committee.

 

Reports to the Justice Center as a mandated reporter if there is reasonable cause to suspect abuse or neglect.  Additionally, must follow all agency incident policy and procedures.

 

Adheres to Federal and New York State regulations, agency policy and procedures, the employee handbook and agency and program training requirements.

 

Successfully completes and maintains annual training and any other training that is necessary for the position.

 

Performs other duties as requested by supervisor.

 

This position requires regular and substantial unsupervised or unrestricted physical contact with people receiving services and, therefore, is subject to successful completion of fingerprint/criminal background check.

          

          

Qualifications

A Bachelor's Degree in Human Services or related field plus one year experience working with ID/DD.  Prior QIDP experience preferred.  Excellent oral and written communication skills. Must be a team player.