Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP)

Quality Improvement and Development Program

The QIDP provides oversight, coordination, supervision, and evaluation of operations of assigned programs/sites, including site supervision for therapeutic or counseling professionals that provide services.

Responsibilities Include:

• Ensure all individuals' services are coordinated, integrated, and implemented properly between CPU programs (Day Hab/Residential/Com Hab, etc.).
• Coordinate individuals' services with Care Manager and other outside service providers.
• For ICFs: Prepare annual CFA's and summaries, Coordinate/conduct all IDT meetings – ensure completion and receipt of necessary reports 2 weeks in advance
• For IRAs: Attend Life Plan meetings, Write/certify monthly notes, Staff Action Plans, etc.
• Ensure the follow-up of recommendations stemming from reviews/special meetings.
• Ensure least restrictive interventions or practices are utilized and Behavior Support Plans that contain restrictions/limitations are approved by the HRC
• Develop and implement goal programming and activity schedules.
• Monitor data collection on an ongoing basis.
• Ensure individuals' personal environment is clean, safe, and well-maintained.
• Ensure house systems support quality care and treatment
• Ensure individuals' finances and personal property are appropriately managed and protected.
• Conduct observations to ensure quality services – provide hands-on training as needed
• Ensure incidents and occurrences are reported and documented as needed.
• Participate in ICF, DQI, and OFPC audits.
• Ensure staff schedule supports individuals' needs, programming and levels of supervision
• Ensure staff are appropriately trained and supervised – conduct trainings as needed/assigned
• Counsel/discipline/supervise/evaluate staff as needed/assigned
• Assist in investigations as requested/assigned
• Responsibly report any violation of agency policy/procedure, and/or Federal or State Laws.
• Complete QI reports as needed and ensure resolution of outstanding issues.
• Obtain/maintain agency van certification and transport as needed
• Obtain/maintain AMAP certification and administer medications as needed.
• Maintain communication with family/correspondent
• Model and ensure staff interactions support the core values and mission of the Agency.
• Other duties as needed or assigned by supervisor or authorized administrator.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in human services
• Minimum one year experience in the field.
• AMAP Certified (or ability to obtain certification within three months of hire)

License

• Valid New York State Driver's License
• Must meet Agency insurability requirements