Senior QIDP (J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center)

Agency

Dept of Health and Human Services

Division

J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center

Job Classification Title

Human Services Provider Prog Coord II (NS)

Position Number

Grade

NC09

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

Description of Work

This position, under the direction of the Area Director, works directly with the home QIDPs in overseeing all aspects of residential life for the people that live at JIRDC including the development, administration and maintenance of resident’s individual program plans, teaching objectives, and active treatment . This is to ensure compliance with Federal Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) Standards, State and Federal Statutes and facility operational policies. The Senior QIDP works to identify strengths and weaknesses in homes’ service delivery systems. From that information he/she works with the QIDP to develop results-based strategies to improve and maintain appropriate services within each home.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

As of 2/1/26, the new salary range:

Salary Range: $41,206.00 - $72,113.00

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs )/Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• Documented experience working as a Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP) or Qualified Professional (QP).

• Documented experience developing programs and/or person care plans.

• Thorough knowledge of the concepts, practices, and techniques of the field of intellectual and other developmental disabilities.

• Documented skills in individualized educational planning, and/ or individual service planning and outcome documentation.

This Position Is Designated As Mandatory And Must Report Or Stay Over During Adverse Weather Events.

We will be recruiting for multiple positions with this post. Your application will be considered for all noted open positions.

Shift Hours: Monday – Friday - 8:00 am – 5:00p with variation

About J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center:

The J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center in Morganton, North Carolina is an ICF certified facility for individuals with intellectual disabilities. We provide comprehensive residential care to citizens from 37 counties in the western portion of the state. JIRDC is a caring community where professionals work with people of various ages, cognitive, & functional abilities.

The J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center is located just an hour from the Queen City of Charlotte, home of the Carolina Panthers and the City of Asheville, home to the world renowned Biltmore Estate and Grove Park Inn.   Our facility sits on one of the most picturesque properties in Burke County.  We are nestled at the foot of the Blue Ridge and South Mountains and just minutes from beautiful Lake James.  Nearby Pisgah National Forest offers outdoor adventure and fun for the whole family.

Supplemental Contact Information:

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders.  We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.  For more information about DHHS: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/.

Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. Also, the use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campuses. All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy.

DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill