IDD Qualified Professional- Non ICF Waiver

We are hiring for:
IDD Qualified Professional- Non ICF Waiver
Type:
Regular

If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services!


Supervises, integrates and manages individual care plans, records progress and initiates periodic reviews. Investigates modifies and adjusts care plans. Collaborates with medical and other members of the clinical team by performing the following duties. Relies on knowledge, experience, and judgment with limited direction and supervision. May supervise the work of others. Typically reports to the Administrator.


Education, Licensure, and Experience required for the position include: *Qualified Professional must have a four-year degree in a human service field and two years of experience or a four-year degree in other fields with four years of experience or hold a license in a human service profession. A graduate of a college or university with a Master's degree in a Human Service field preferred.
Sign on Bonus: $1,000.00

Responsibilities of the Qualified Professional include:

• Assists with Staff Hiring and Training- Trains and in services direct care staff on new and changing programs to ensure correct and timely implementation. Provides training in select components of Modular and Survival training and select aspects of Home Manager training. Ensures responsible hiring, promotion, progressive discipline and termination procedures are implemented according to company policy and state regulations. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training direct reports; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; motivating, disciplining and promoting team performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Manages Various Clinical Positions- Directly supervises employees generally consisting of Home Managers, QPs, Program Managers, Vocational Coordinators, Business Managers, Nurses, Psychologist/Behavior Analyst, Dietician, and clinical consultants
• Assists with Financial Management- Monitors budgetary costs and expenditures associated with the business operations of program activity.
• Assists Professional Staff with Various Tasks- Works closely with other clinical/professional staff to maintain communication and provide feedback, standardize procedures and expedite Person Centered Plan implementation. Incumbents are expected to provide coverage for shortages of direct support personnel but while doing so continue to be responsible for their management duties
• Assists with People Supported Health and Safety- Conducts and supervises formal investigations into incident/allegations of people supported abuse, neglect, exploitation or other circumstances that may present risk to people supported safety and health. Participates in the Human Rights committee, Quarterly drug review, meetings with Local Management Entities (LMEs), community and area mental health councils including school systems as appropriate.
• Coordinates Progress Assessments and Reviews- Assess progress by completing reviews, determining the appropriateness of programs and by recommending changes as appropriate. Performs various assessments; mealtime, environmental and zone monitoring. Writes and reviews program progress for accuracy so that documentation of services rendered can be submitted to area authorities for reimbursement.
• Performs Qualified Professional Responsibilities- Spends time on a regular basis at the location where services are being performed. That means regular visits in residential homes including each shift to ensure policy, procedures and program data are in place and being implemented appropriately. Ensures all aspects of the residential activity, including the appearance of the home, leisure materials, cleanliness and adequate staffing, documentation, etc. are operating smoothly. Practices universal medical precautions by understanding and utilizing personal protective and safety equipment. Performs other duties as assigned. Reviews and maintains people supported incident reports, charts, funds, benefits and billing

Job Requirements:

• Graduate of a college or university with a Master's degree in a Human Service field preferred. Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree in a Human Service field
• One year of full-time Post-bachelor's degree accumulated mh/dd/sa experience with the populations served

Benefits:

The comprehensive compensation and benefits package for full-time employees includes:

• Competitive compensation program including regular performance feedback and coaching
• Healthcare insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Voluntary Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Telemed and Pharmacy Insurance, Health Advocate service which assists employees find doctors, schedule appointments, estimate costs, answer medical/prescription questions, resolve medical claims issues and basically does the leg-work for employees
• Offering free diabetic medication and supplies
• 401(k) retirement savings program with Wells Fargo
• Paid Time Off
• Company sponsored Life and AD&D Insurance
• Extensive Wellness Programs including company paid scholarships for healthy weight management and nicotine cessation, several wellness challenges and rewards through the year.
• Free Annual Health Screening and Wellness coaching event.
• Discounted medical premiums for nicotine free employees.
• Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities
• Opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people that you serve!

Pre-employment screening:

• Complete criminal background
• Name checked in the registries. (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities)
• Drug testing
• Education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements.
• Proof of employment history or references (if required)
• Positions that require driving Proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals.

We offer the following benefits to employees:

• Payactiv: early access to the money you've earned from hours you've already worked, before payday!
• Employee perks and discount program : to help you save money!
• Paid Time Off (full-time employees only)
• Health/Insurance (full-time employees only)
• 401(k) retirement savings program
• Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial
• Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)
• Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities

*contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of the above benefits

EEO Statement RHA is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, we provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact our solutions center.

About RHA:

At RHA Health Services, we help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health and/or substance use needs live their best lives. Our mission is to provide a safe and healthy environment while creating opportunities for personal outcomes.

For over 30 years, the people we serve and support have remained at the very center of everything we do. RHA currently provides services in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and New Jersey.

If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of people we serve and support apply to join the team today.