Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional

Job Description - Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (260007FL)

Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (260007FL)

Organization

Developmental Disabilities - Gallipolis Developmental Center

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Unposting Date

Oct 18, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Work Location

Gallipolis Developmental Cente 2500 Ohio Avenue Gallipolis 45631-1699

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Gallia County-Gallipolis

Compensation : $30.22/hour

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours : 40 hours

Union : Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill

Direct Support/Direct Care

Technical Skills : Data Analytics, Communications, Customer Service, Program Management, Training

Professional Skills : Critical Thinking, Leading Others, Managing Meetings, Teamwork, Continuous Improvement

JOB DUTIES IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE:

• Coordinates overall development & implementation of client-based habilitative programming (example, individual habilitation plan (IHP); individual program plan (IPP); individual behavior guidelines)

• Acts as chairperson of inter-disciplinary team meetings in order to coordinate comprehensive delivery of services (example, speech, medical, pharmacy, social services, psychology, psychiatry, vocational, educational) and model appropriate behavior/intervention to assigned caseload of 8-30 clients, supervises assigned staff (example, residential care supervisors; hospital aide coordinators; therapeutic program workers; teachers; activity therapy specialists; juvenile correctional officers; social workers)

  in delivery of services, trains staff in effective delivery of training techniques/methods, ensures habilitative services & documentation meet requirements (example, Medicaid ICF/IID) & maintains accurate records of program implementation, reviews programs to determine effectiveness/compliance & initiates modifications/corrective action if necessary.

• Conducts periodic rounds of cottages/modules/units/buildings or other active treatment locations to ensure proper
  implementation of programming & to monitor staff (example., therapeutic program workers) in proper documentation, appropriate client interactions & compliance with Medicaid ICF/IID regulations and standards

• Acts as chairperson of team meetings to review, analyze and modify 30/90 day & annual reviews of client habilitation plans to include review of information prior to team meetings, chairing meetings, facilitation of discussion, development of goals and objectives for clients, prioritization of goals and objectives, proofreading minutes of meetings and writing of individual programs, changes to and/or modifications of client programs on ongoing basis and correction of deficiencies; participates in mock surveys of facilities; recommends proposed policies and procedures.

• Coordinates client home visits, transfers (example, inter/intra facility) and discharges to ensure efficiency; acts as relief residential care supervisor and/or assists therapeutic program workers in training clients; attends meetings, training, workshops &seminars; serves on committees and task forces; acts as liaison with client families, guardians, case management staff and/or community-based staff; prepares reports, forms and correspondence related to clients and staff assigned; assists with coordination of youth admissions and releases.

Why Work for the State of Ohio

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) &Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

Per Federal Register, Vol. 53. No. 107, Section 453.430, applicants must have at least one yr. of experience working directly with persons with intellectual disability or other developmental disabilities & is one of following.

• Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy
• Registered Nurse
• Individual who holds at least a bachelor’s degree in professional human services category (e.g., Psychology, Education, Anthropology).
  Job Skills: Direct Support/Direct Care

Supplemental Information

• Hourly wage will be paid at step 1, unless otherwise specified by collective bargaining agreement or rules outlined in the ORC/OAC.
• The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Rule 5123-2-02, “Background Investigations for Employment,” outlines disqualifying offenses that will preclude an applicant from being employed by the Department of Developmental Disabilities.
• The final applicant selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to the appointment to test for illegal drug use. An applicant with a positive test result will not be offered employment.
• All answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by the work experience/education provided on your civil service application.

To request a reasonable accommodation due to disability, please contact Terry Penn at

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ADA Statement

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Drug-Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.