Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP) Position Available In Lafayette, Louisiana

Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP) Confidential Lafayette, LA 70507 ESSENTIAL

JOB FUNCTIONS

Provides the Individual Habilitation Plan or Personal Center Plan for clients while collaborating with the Interdisciplinary Team on the development and implementation of such plans. Responsible for all aspects of programming and development of assigned clients. Responsible for ensuring that the client’s programs meet State Licensing, OCDD and Waiver Standards. Must chair the Individual Habilitation, ICEP, Personal Centered and Interdisciplinary Team Meetings and write goals for the above-mentioned plans. Responsible for the assessment and goal selection process for clients’ IHP, PCP, CPOC’s and ICEP’s, as required. Assess client development and provide written training programs, self-help, community awareness, socialization, etc., to meet identified client’s needs. Assists in ensuring that behavior management plans are in place for applicable clients. Train staff on the implementation of those plans. Ensure that training and behavioral modification programs are consistent with each client’s plan. Must review IHP, PCP and/or ICEP documentation quarterly, monthly for waiver clients monitoring data for accuracy, and prepare quarterly reviews. Responsible for the submission of those reports to parents, guardians, case managers and/or appropriate agencies. Ensure that all professional reviews are received in a timely fashion, disseminated to appropriate parties, agencies and appropriately filed. Re-call I.D. team to revise IHP, PCP and/or ICEP when deemed necessary. Responsible for the discharge summaries of assigned clients. When necessary, investigate case situations and present information to the Director of Client Development, Interdisciplinary Team, client’s family, case managers and when necessary, the Human Rights Committee. Help client to respond constructively to Individual Habilitation Plan, Personal Center Plan and/or ICEP and assist in adjustments needed to obtain the goals set in those plans. Render explanation of the Individual Habilitation Plan, ICEP, Personal Center Plan, CPOC and/or ICEP to the client and the client’s family. Monitor staff and clients to ensure that Individual Habilitation Plan, Personal Center Plan, CPOC, or ICEP’s are being implemented as outlined in those plans. Serves as link between client, instructor, client’s family, other agencies, and community. Refers client or client’s family to other community resources. Responsible for maintaining current information on file for assigned clients. Attend schedule staff meetings. Protect all clients from any form of Abuse and/or Neglect. Responsible for the completion of client incident reports, distribute such reports to client’s family and/or group home and case manager within 24 hours, ensuring that the Director of Client Development reviews each incident report. Write memos to communicate needed information to staff and/or other responsible parties. Responsible for knowing and carrying out the established policies and procedures of the State Licensing and BCSS. Maintain clients and employee rights and confidentiality at all times. Required to attend on-going trainings. Performs other routine duties as assigned by the Director of Client Development.

Qualification Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) from a four-year college or university. Two years of experience in a related field.

You should possess:

Proficiency in developing Individual Habilitation Plans and Individual Treatment Plans. The ability to deal with people in a courteous and tactful manner. The ability to identify residents’ needs. The ability to conduct meetings professionally.

Physical Demands:

The role requires the ability to lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Clients need to be lifted and/or moved from one position to another; this is not to be done without assistance and proper safety devices. If you are ready to contribute to a meaningful cause and make a difference in the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities, we invite you to apply for the QIDP position. Join our team and be part of a compassionate and dedicated community committed to enhancing the quality of life for those we serve.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$35,000.00 – $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 5% Match Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid orientation Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance

Shift:

8 hour shift Afternoon shift Day shift Morning shift

Work Days:

Monday to Friday Weekends as needed Shift availability: Day Shift (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Lafayette, LA 70507 (Preferred) Ability to

Relocate:

Lafayette, LA 70507: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person