Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (QIDP) Details

Exceptional Children's Foundation - Reseda, CA

Employment Type : Full-Time

Title: Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (QIDP)

Reports to: Director of Residential Services

Department: Residential Program

Location: 7600 Vanalden St. Reseda,

FLSA Status: Exempt/B

Program Hours: On call, 24/7 for licensed ICF/DDN residential home. Flexible schedule that includes nights and weekends.

Supervisory Responsibility: Residential Manager

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Director of Residential Services, coordinates the provision of services to residents in the licensed Intermediate Care Facility/Developmentally Disabled Nursing (ICF/DDN). Provide a minimum of 1.75 hours of QIDP service to each resident per week per Title 22 requirements

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

20% Monitor and maintain staff schedules and timesheets; coordinate staff training events. Schedule and hold monthly staff meetings and trainings, ensuring staff receive the required training as per title 22 regulations. Coordinate with the nurse manager to ensure new staff receive attendant training within 6 months of hire.

20% Oversee residents’ affairs, which include but are not limited to, screening process for new residents, termination, behavior intervention, skills training, financial resources, health maintenance, day programs, and recreational activities. Work with the Recreation Therapist on developing inexpensive and appropriate activities for the residents

20% Coordinate with Regional Center, residents’ families and ICF consultants for effective resident care, active treatment, habilitation, health maintenance and evaluation. With the assistance of the interdisciplinary team members, write the residents’ individual service plans. Ensure monthly progress notes are completed in a timely manner.

10% Perform supervisory and management duties which involve working on multiple assignments with short term deadlines to ensure continuing operations and management of ICF/DDN services. Ensure everything is within regulations, staffing ratio, medical needs, etc.

5% In consultation with the Director of Residential Services and Human Resources Department, handle personnel administration duties, including recruitment, hiring, training, supervision, development and evaluation of staff in compliance with established ECF policies and procedures.

5% Oversee fair and consistent administration of personnel policies. Develop and maintain facility policies and procedures and ensure staff compliance with all acceptable program practices and procedures.

5% Administer ICF/DDN budget, and provide for proper fiscal administration of resident’s money and valuables.

5% Liaison with all monitoring agencies such as Department of Public Health Services, Medi-Cal, and Regional Centers to ensure compliance with licensing and certification and other regulatory standards. Conduct monthly inspections of the program to ensure compliance with all regulatory standard requirements. Act as a facility representative to receive licensing officials

5% Review staff and resident incident reports and accidents and take appropriate corrective action per licensing regulations.

5% Coordinate and chair quarterly Human Rights Committee meetings. Work with the nurse manager and hold quarterly Infection Control meetings.

Other Duties

  • Comply with ECF’s Injury and Illness Prevention Program.
  • Provide required safety trainings including bloodborne pathogens, earthquake safety, etc.
  • Ensure staff is aware of safe cooking procedures, proper lifting/carrying, and operation of tools and/or equipment.
  • Report unusual occurrences and comply with ECF’s policies and procedures, including mandated reporting requirements, and ensure staff is trained in such.
  • Ensure non discrimination in the delivery of facility services and employment.
  • Recommend needed program equipment and supplies to the Director of Residential Services.
  • Maintain and monitor contracts for professional consultants and required health service support agencies.
  • Observe regular, on-site work hours.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education/Licenses/Certifications: Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field required.

Experience: Two years working with developmentally disabled population in a residential or day program setting. Two years supervisory experience as QIDP or other management position in licensed residential settings for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Knowledge/Abilities/Skills:

  • Strong Organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to constantly assess the needs of the assigned caseload.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to effectively supervise, train, evaluate and communicate with program staff.
  • Ability to effectively communicate with individuals from diverse backgrounds and all levels within the organization.
  • Ability to maintain effective working relationships with associates, subordinates, representatives from other agencies, and the general public.
  • Skilled in the operation of relevant computer systems, including Word and Outlook.
  • Ability to deal appropriately with sensitive and confidential information.

Requirements

  • Valid California driver’s license, reliable transportation, evidence of car insurance, and insurable driving record.
  • Pass a DOJ background investigation.
  • Provide evidence of a negative TB test initially and annually thereafter.
  • Pass a pre-employment physical initially and annually thereafter.
  • Obtain and maintain NCI, First Aid and CPR certification.
  • Medication Certification issued by a licensed nurse within 60 days of employment.

Exceptional Children’s Foundation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants in all company facilities without regard to race (including hair texture and hairstyles), color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, (or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to lactation), physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition (including, but not limited to, cancer related or HIV/AIDS related), genetic information, or sexual orientation in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Posted on : 3 years ago