Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP), Group Home
Company: Developmental Services, Inc. Kokomo
Location: Kokomo
Posted on: May 19, 2023
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Job Description:
Our Vision _The elimination of barriers that restrict
individuals with disabilities from community inclusion._We strive
to eliminate all barriers that keep our clients from being a part
of their community. Our Mission _To provide services and supports
to people with barriers to attain self-direction, inclusion,
personal fulfillment, and productivity in all life areas._At DSI,
we provide these services and supports to our clients to help them
attain self-direction, inclusion and personal fulfillment and be
productive in all areas of life. Job Description POSITION TITLE :
Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP) DIVISION :
Community Living SUPERVISOR: Regional Assistant Director, Community
Living CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt STATUS: Full-Time PURPOSE:
Integrate, coordinate, and monitor each client's active treatment
program. Ensure that the individual receives those services and
interventions necessary by competent persons capable of delivering
them. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Provide pre-admission services necessary
for client's entrance into group living services, including
orientation process. Serve as case manager for residential clients
by developing and monitoring IPP. Coordinate the delivery of the
approved IPP services. Provide individual specific training to new
residential staff and provide updated trainings as persons served
needs/requirements change. Ensure that individual specific training
information is current in all client's files. Attend and
participate in monthly house meetings for clients. Ensure that all
required annual paperwork for clients is completed. Ensure that
program goals reflect the clients ISP. Review monthly data
documentation and write monthly progress reports. Ensure that the
monthly progress reports for all residential services are completed
in a timely manner. Develop, monitor implementation, and follow-up
on each clients Individual Support Plan (ISP)/Individualized
Program Plan. Schedule and chair interdisciplinary staff meetings,
as needed for program planning and review to meet program
standards. Complete file maintenance of all central and on-site
files. Complete file closing in accordance with regulations.
Coordinate and evaluate the instructional activities that are
provided to clients. Display patience in all situations involving
clients. Speak in an even, positive, and personal tone of voice
when conversing with clients. Appropriately respond to client's
behavior via verbal and/or physical intervention based on the needs
of the client. Provide services in compliance with all funding
sources and governing bodies (CARF, BQIS, State Board of Health,
State and Federal Law). Ensure that employees follow all
departmental and agency policies as well as state and federal laws.
Maintain the confidentiality of clients. Participate directly in
the recreational, therapeutic, and training activities of clients.
Serve as liaison between clients, families, staff, professionals,
and the community. Safeguard clients and families' human and civil
rights. Orient and train staff in all programs, using lecture, role
model, text, and outside sources. Complete BDDS incident reports
and needed follow-ups. Apply current BDDS standards. Assist person
served with finances. Assist in the scheduling of staff to work
appropriate shifts if necessary. Must be capable of meeting the
physical demands required by caring for the persons served.
Physical requirements may include, but not be limited to bending;
reaching; stretching; lifting 25-50 pounds (depending on person
served) without assistance; grasping; visual acuity; running;
walking; squatting, guiding; transporting; assisting with physical
transfer; and manual dexterity to handle medications; and handling
physical aggression as defined in CPI training. Supervise Team
Managers as requested per Regional Director. OTHER FUNCTIONS:
Promote agency philosophies, generate team spirit, create, and
maintain an environment that fosters employee satisfaction,
maximizes productivity and profitability. Plan and provide
instruction in communication skills, daily living, socialization
skills, fine and gross motor skills, perceptual skills,
prevocational skills, and any other areas based on programming
needs as needed. Implement programs in a timely fashion. Route any
receipts to the Administrative Assistant. Provide direct care when
needed. Support Residential Advisors with supervisory oversight.
Document personnel issues and route to Director, Community Living.
Interview prospective direct care staff as needed. Research and
submit accurate billing as needed. Provide clear feedback to
interested parties. ENVIRONMENT: Potential exposure to bodily
fluids, pests, contagious pathogens, and/or bed bugs. PERSONAL
DEVELOPMENT: Become active in an organization of related
professionals. Attend related training as authorized.
QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in human service field required,
plus at least one year of experience working with the DD
population, preferably in a residential setting. Maintain a valid
Indiana driver's license, insurance on personal vehicle (minimum of
PLPD with Medical liability coverage), and maintain insurability as
defined by the agency liability insurance carrier. Must possess and
maintain reliable transportation that meets state requirements for
transporting persons served. Possess and maintain a clear criminal
record. Supervisory experience preferred. Must possess excellent
communication skills both written and verbal. Must possess or be
able to obtain CPR, NCI, and first aid certification annually and
perform as necessary. Must have the ability to successfully work in
both independent and group settings. Must have the ability to
effectively communicate during a crisis situation.The above
statements reflect general functions of this job and shall not be
construed as a detailed description of all work requirements
inherent to the job. The immediate supervisor may elaborate on the
above list if the duties come within the employee's realm of
responsibility. Benefits: FT/PT/PRN shifts Flexible hours Paid time
off for eligible employees Paid holiday time for eligible employees
Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees
Referral bonuses Staff recognition programsBenefits Dental
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Type: Full-timePay: $15.00 - $16.00 per hourBenefits: Dental
insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insuranceSchedule:
8 hour shift Weekend availabilitySupplemental pay types: Signing
bonusWork Location: In person
Keywords: Developmental Services, Inc. Kokomo, Kokomo , Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP), Group Home, Other , Kokomo, Indiana
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