Qualified Individual Disability Pro (QIDP) "Case Manager"

Job description

Total Care Services, Inc., is committed to our clients and the families we serve. We are a PERSON-CENTERED organization with nearly 300 advocators, critical thinkers, problem solvers, and change agents. We are committed to making our communities better for everyone, regardless of age, need, or disability. That is why our commitment to quality and service excellence is so important.

Total Care Services, Inc. has been serving residents of the District of Columbia since 2003. Our DC (District of Columbia) team services and support people with disabilities of all ages. The Qualified Individual Disability Professional (QIDP) will oversee fiscal administration, development and implementation of the residential services offered through Total Care Services, Inc., including Respite, Independent Habilitation, and Residential Habilitation as well as GHMRP, CRF, and ICF-MR settings through oversight and implementation of organizational policies, goals and objectives, quality assurance and community outreach.

Compensation Package:

Yearly Salary: $65,000

We are Searching for a Qualified Individual Disability Professional (QIDP) Who is:

• Professional – this position requires professionalism and maturity as it has access to confidential information and person served finances.
• Supervisory Experience – strong ability to model the behavior of doing the right thing while motivating and supervising others.
• Independent - Excellent planning, organizational, communications, writing, phone, and interpersonal skills are required.
• Proactive – self motivated independent direct care professional with experience anticipating the needs of persons served.
• Confidentiality – understands and complies with HIPAA laws.
• Dedication – TCS’s level of excellence requires the commitment of our staff to our clients and the services provided.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Detail-Oriented – We pay close attention to and notice minor details.
• Technologically savvy.
• Independent - Excellent planning, organizational, communications, writing, phone, and interpersonal skills are required.

Requirements

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Services or Human Services
• Five years supervisory experience in human services;
• Two years direct care experience in human services;
• Possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License;
• Must have own transportation;
• Satisfactory driving record in accordance with Total Care Services, Inc. vehicle policy and/or liability insurance carrier;.
• Obtain certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and renew the certification annually;
• Complete first aid training in addition and all other trainings required by MRDDA;
• Be able to communicate with government officials, day program representatives and other staff.
• Be able to recognize emergency and be knowledgeable about emergency procedures;
• Have experience or training working with Individuals with developmental disabilities whose condition, due to mental and physical health needs and characteristics, require intensive services;
• Be able to read and write the English language;
• Must be a US citizen or alien who is lawfully authorized to work in the US; and
• Annual certification by a physician that he/she is in good physical and mental condition, capable of doing physical household tasks or of directing the work of household assistants; Excellent computer skills, including the Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
• Excellent organization and time-management skills

What You Do:

• Ensure that the program is operating in an efficient and effective manner as it relates to compliance with Medicaid Rules.
• Follow all protocols for medical and/or behavioral emergencies as well as unwarranted infestations (i.e. bed bugs, roaches, ants, rodents etc.)
• Provide supervision for day to day operation of Residential Services;
• Immediate supervisor for the Qualified Developmental Disabilities Professionals
• Implement policies, practices and procedures of the residential services division and the company, including the screening of prospective Individuals;
• Ensure the health and safety of the Individuals
• Prepare all reports and documents required by TCS and/or DDS;
• Complete all program tasks as it relates to the Individuals safety and well being.
• Responsible for the preparation of th