Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional

LOCATION:                         MY Life Residential Program

REPORTS TO:                       Director of Residential Services

JOB STATUS:                       Full-time / Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY: 

The primary purpose of the QIDP is to provide case management services to the assigned CILA individuals. The QIDP is responsible for developing and overseeing the implementation of the Personal Plan for individuals served. They are directly responsible for facilitating the achievement of personal outcomes and for overseeing the delivery of services across settings in order to enhance the well-being, quality of life, opportunities and achievement of personal outcomes for individuals served on their caseload.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Developing, coordinating, and overseeing the delivery of services across settings to enhance the well-being, quality of life, opportunities, and achievement of individuals served on their caseload.

• Develop and monitor the implementation of the Personal Plan to address Personal Outcome Measures, including chairing and organizing related plan meetings.

• Maintain all clinical documentation as required by program standards and licensing entities.

• Oversee preparation for and participate in program surveys by accrediting bodies such as DHS, BALC, BQM, etc.

• Ensures safety, health, and wellbeing of residents by responding to emergencies and crisis situations.

• Collaborate with the Nurse to ensure documentation and required medical/dental/personal care appointments comply.

• Setting up visits and observations with ISC

• Collaborate with team and House Managers on DSP training

• Train new staff on resident personal plans, implementation strategies, behavior support plans, Therapist responsibilities, etc. in conjunction with the BCBA on behavior plans.

• Complete DSP training reimbursement requests

• Develop and maintain active case files to ensure that all appropriate forms are completed and filed in a timely promptly

• Track monthly activities and progress of goals and report with monthly summaries

• Complete all required DHS paperwork such as 53R and 37U, for all additional support for residents, packets, and service agreements

• Participate in the Sex-Ed assessments and training as needed

• Communicate and comply with ISC agency as needed

• Sit on various Committees to ensure compliance with DHS

• Fill in as MY Life DSP when needed and as time permits

• In times of need, may be asked to complete related duties other than those indicated above

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 2 years of experience working with adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities
• Valid Driver’s License
• CPR and First Aid Certificate
• DSP Certification
• QIDP Certification

ABOUT KESHET

From its core programs for children and adults with intellectual challenges in the Chicago area, to its international consulting work, Keshet serves over 1,000 individuals with disabilities and touches the lives of many more family members, peers, supporters, and other stakeholders around the globe. Keshet’s local leadership, comprised of nearly 100 lay leaders from all walks of life, provide the inspiration, direction, and funding required to fulfill the organization’s mission: to do whatever is necessary to allow individuals with disabilities to achieve their potential.

The information in this job description is for compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties may be assigned at any time by the CEO.  Keshet is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our employment practices are by the laws that prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on race, religion, color, gender, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran’s status, marital status, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable law.