Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP)

Job Details Job Location: Latham, NY 12110 Position Type: Full Time Salary Range: $24.25 – $32.00/hr (based on relevant experience) and an Elite Benefit Package Job Shift: Day Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional-QIDP We have 1 Full Time; M-F opening for our Day Habilitation Program Location: Office based in Latham but some travel within the Capital District Requirements Must have both: Bachelor’s Degree in a human services field (sociology, special education, rehabilitation counseling, and psychology) At least 1 year working with people with Intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD population) Computer skills: Word processing, Google suite; E-mail and database software. Preferred: Additional years of experience in plan writing and development. Who we are Wildwood Programs is a proud provider of educational, residential, employment, and other community-based supports to people with disabilities and their families. We hire those dedicated to making a difference in people’s lives. Summary The Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional's (QIDP) main objective is to enhance the quality of life and independence for individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities by ensuring every client receives consistent, individualized care in the least restrictive environment possible; overseeing the development, implementation, and review of all care plans to guarantee they meet regulatory and quality standards; serving as a strategic resource for leadership staff to effectively monitor client progress. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Reviews and approves program staff action plans in accordance with OPWDD regulation and agency policies and procedures. Reviews and approves life plans for all program participants. Communicates with the care manager, participant and/or provider to ensure that the staff action plan meets the participant’s needs and desires; supplies guidance or direct intervention when it does not. Completes monthly billing report review. Monitors life plans and staff action plans for compliance and quality standards, including but not limited to timely completion, distribution, attestation. Conducts informal reviews in areas such as ensuring records are up to date and complete; documentation meets both compliance and quality standards. Collaborates with Compliance, Quality Assurance, and Program Leaders re: training materials and as a QIDP resource. Provides coverage for other agency QIDPs as applicable. Qualifications Daily access to an automobile is required. Position requires occasional travel to programs. A valid New York State Driver’s License and acceptable driving record for agency insurance coverage are required. #J-18808-Ljbffr Wildwood Programs