Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional

Job DetailsJob Location: Verbeck Resource Center - El Cajon, CA 92020Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $70,304.00 - $72,000.00 Salary/yearJob Shift: AnyJob Summary

The Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP) is a key leadership role within HGH’s Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) programs. QIDPs are responsible for ensuring each individual we support receives high-quality, person-centered services that align with Title 17 and Title 22 requirements, while promoting dignity, independence, and inclusion.

 

As a QIDP, you will work directly with the individuals we support, their families/guardians, interdisciplinary teams, and direct support professionals (DSPs) to design, implement, and monitor individualized service plans (ISPs). You will also serve as a trusted leader to our residential teams, guiding best practices, compliance, and continuous improvement in care delivery.

 

 

The QIDP/Administrator has 24-hour responsibility for the health, safety, programs, and services to consumers residing in assigned houses.

 


What You'll Be Doig

Consumer Services


Ensures fulfillment of the Agency’s mission.
Chairperson of the Interdisciplinary Team and the development of the Individual Service Plan (ISP).
Participate in preadmission interviews and transitional planning.
Identify consumer needs, strengths, and interests.
Meet with consultants to provide information regarding skills and behaviors.
Ensure follow-through with all ID Team decisions.
Designs, implements, and monitors the delivery of programs.
Evaluates progress on programs at least quarterly and revises as needed.
Coordinates consistent services and acts as a liaison with schools, day programs, consultants, community agencies, families, and intra-agency services
Ensures consumer rights and advocates accordingly.
Ensures compliance with agency policies and procedures as related to duties.
Ensures compliance with state and federal regulations as related to duties.


 

Staff Supervision and Training

 


Supervises Residential Supervisors and Residential Service Technicians.
Coaches employees to ensure fulfillment of the Agency’s mission.
Provides initial and ongoing training for direct care staff.
Provides direct supervision of staff and their duties within the homes assigned.
Evaluates staff performance and provides ongoing feedback.
Implements/follows through with disciplinary action as deemed appropriate.
Ensures compliance with agency policies and procedures as related to duties.
Ensures compliance with state and federal regulations related to duties.


 

Administrative Duties

 


Completes inter-agency paperwork accurately and timely.
Manages accounts for department budgets.
Explains variances for budget infractions and develops plans of prevention.
Maintains a flexible work schedule to ensure quality of services.
Ensures adequate staffing and scheduling.
Attends and participates in agency meetings as required.
Facilitates Human Rights meetings as required.
Ensures availability through cell phone.
Leads Mock Survey teams as assigned.
Ensures compliance with agency policies and procedures related to duties.
Ensures compliance with state and federal regulations as related to duties.


 

Communication

 


Communicates pertinent information to appropriate ID Team members, family members, case managers, consultants, agency staff, etc.
Ensures thorough and timely documentation in consumer records.
Conducts self in an open, honest, respectful, and professional manner in all forms of communication with all individuals with whom contact is necessary.
Maintains confidentiality with consumer, staff, and agency issues as appropriate.


 

Other Duties

 


Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.


QualificationsWhat You'll Bring To The Role: Qualifications

Education & Credentials


B.A. in Social Work or field related to developmental disabilities OR valid CA registration/certification in Education, OT, PT, RN, Rehab Counseling, Speech Pathology, MD, or Osteopathy.
Current CPR/First Aid certification is mandatory.
Medication certified.


 

Experience

 


1 year of experience working with people with developmental disabilities.
2 years of supervisory experience.
Experience managing multiple sites and a caseload upwards of 18 persons.


 

Knowledge & Skills

 


Knowledge of HIPAA Guidelines and Patient Privacy (required).
Proficient with computers.
Able to read, write, and understand the English language.
Able to establish and maintain effective relationships with consumers, co-workers, neighbo