DSHS Fircrest Habilitation Plan Administrator

Description

Fircrest Habilitation Center is seeking a compassionate, experienced, and motivated professional to join our team as a Habilitation Plan Administrator (HPA). In this role you will administer the establishment, implementation, and evaluations of client habilitation plans for people with intellectual disabilities at Fircrest's Intermediate Care Facility. Additionally, you will direct the activities of an interdisciplinary team in a program area that consists of nine living units and approximately 125 clients. An HPA usually has a caseload of 12-16 clients and provides habilitative services that support and enhance each client's skills and strengths. Your experience and leadership abilities will make lasting, positive differences and Transform Lives!

This temporary full-time job is expected to last 12 months. This King County job pays an additional 5% on top of the advertised salary and you will receive an Orca card for your transportation use.

Some of what you will do:

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  Develop, write, and consult on training programs for clients
• Evaluate and monitor the implementation of habilitation plans for each client assigned
• Provide regular analytical review and follow-up of each client's progress in relation to their stated support needs
• Provide detailed summaries of health status and/or changes in the lives of clients to families
• Recommend appropriate corrective actions when programs are not meeting objectives
• Assure compliance of policies, procedures, and practices of the Interdisciplinary Team to Federal and State regulations and laws
• Coordinate support needs of people with intellectual disabilities and plan for appropriate services
• Conduct client incident investigations when necessary

Who should apply?
Professionals who meet the qualifications for Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (QIDP) and one of the following:

• Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience in a qualified field*, one year of which has been involved in treating or working with people with intellectual or developmental disabilities
• Master's degree and 3 years of experience in a qualified field*, one year of which has been involved in treating or working with people with intellectual or developmental disabilities
• Doctoral degree and one year of experience treating or working with people with intellectual or developmental disabilities

A qualified field may include teaching, social work, working with kids/youth, working with the elderly, or working with people with intellectually/developmentally disabled.

Pluses:

• Experience identifying support needs and planning for appropriate services for persons with intellectual/developmental disabilities
• Ability to plan and develop effective teaching, habilitation, and individualized strategies
• Ability to prepare clear, concise reports, evaluations, programs, and recommendations
• Ability to confront and engage in problem-solving and conflict resolution with clients, team members, and families
• Demonstrate good judgment in supporting clients in crisis; ability to recognize and assess the social, emotional, psychological, behavioral, and other factors influencing a client's life

Interested? Simply fill out our application and include a resume.

If you have questions about job number 08763, contact Jourdan.Kovacs@dshs.wa.gov.

NOTE: Per Governor Inslees’ Proclamation 21-14 (Download PDF reader) state employees must be fully vaccinated no later than October 18, 2021. Your vaccine status will be verified at New Employee Orientation. Please note medical or religious accommodation may be available, once an offer of employment is made.

Supplemental Information

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.

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