QIDP I - Part Time

PHILOSOPHIES THAT GOVERN THIS JOB

We are individual supported focused. We pursue the capabilities of each individual. v We teach appropriate choice and independence. v We provide an atmosphere free of discrimination, abuse, and neglect. v We treat individuals with dignity and respect. v We promote an atmosphere of learning.

GENERAL JOB DUTIES

Provide and monitor services to ensure that individual desired outcomes are being met and services are following State and Federal Public Health/Aid and DHS guidelines.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

Develop and monitor services for individuals assigned. Monitor individual's status in relationship to their service plans monthly and document. Provide staff training in relationship to individual's served service plans. Facilitate and complete monthly house meetings. Initiate and coordinate the interdisciplinary process. Create implementation strategies based on the person-centered plan. Submit program evaluation and quality assurance data as required. Assure annual review of the client's facility contract and rights with individuals on assigned caseload. Provide emergency intervention/assistance for medical/behavioral client concerns. Provide individual or group counseling. Promotes and supports healthy lifestyles through diet, exercise and healthy choices. Develop and implement behavioral programming techniques. Adhere to all agency policies and procedures. Complete required 12 hours of continuing education hours annually.

ADDITIONAL JOB DUTIES

Attend required in-service training sessions to maintain and/or upgrade skills. Attend home team meetings and weekly department meetings working as a team member with other agency staff. Teach specialized programs/classes and record client response and progress. Teach relevant employee training classes. Travel routinely within the state. Serve as AOD on a rotating basis; assigned to rotation by Supervisor. Remain current on required training and participate in other training as assigned. Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree in Human Services or a related field, meets state licensing requirements. One year experience working with Individuals who are developmentally disabled.

Effective communication skills:

listening, verbal and written. Valid Driver's License, driving record acceptable to Agency insurer. Pass state required background checks.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must be able to exert up to 75 pounds of force to move objects. Must be able to climb, stoop, crouch, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, finger, grasp, talk, hear and complete repetitive motions. This work is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions. Work is subject to noise that may cause them to have to shout. Workers may be exposed to body waste products. This work may require workers to do first aid duties, which may cause exposure to bodily fluids. This position may frequently require over 40 hours per work, frequently on weekends and evenings. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.