Job Description

Job Description

NOT A REMOTE POSITION

Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional

The QIDP provides habilitation management services necessary to ensure a person’s progress towards goals set for them through the personal service planning process and that the outcomes specifically identified in the person's individual service plan are measured and considered in the development of the person’s subsequent plan.

The QIDP ensures the Department of Disability Services requirements legally mandated by the District of Columbia and DDS related to program participants served, and the delivery of programs and services to them. Consequently, the QIDP must be knowledgeable about and proficient in the application of all DDS requirements which they must comply with.

Duty and Responsibilities

• Provides supportive counseling, training, and community integration to individuals with intellectual disabilities and/or behavioral issues.
• Assists or instructs consumers on Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).
• Write quarterly reports or monthly notes as needed
• Provides care to consumers as defined by their ISP (Individualized Service Plan).
• Interact with consumers in a professional manner adhering to all human rights guidelines.
• Monitors the administration of medication as necessary.
• Completes all required clinical documentation including progress notes, incident reports, and data tracking according to agency policies.
• Follows Community Residences Health, Safety, and Emergency guidelines.
• Performs and/or assists in household maintenance to maintain a safe and positive environment. Must complete all requirements of the environment checklist daily. The checklist would include cooking, cleaning, fire safety, and shopping.
• Communicates effectively with all community and company contacts.
• Follow program-specific guidelines for consumer oversight and supervision.
• Maintains contact with consumers' family members, program managers, and appropriate community contacts.
• Assists/Monitors consumers' medications, physical health, and mental health as appropriate.
• Performs work as directed by the supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Must be available to work 9am to 7pm 4 days

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Must possess experience working directly with individuals with intellectual disabilities or other developmental disabilities, must satisfy all requirements to be recognized by DDS as a QIDP.

Experience: Must have at least three (4) years of experience working directly with individuals with intellectual disabilities or other developmental disabilities.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to supervise at least 50 DSPs .
• Must be able to push a wheelchair.
• Must be able to lift at least 20 lbs.
• Must have the ability to operate a computer

Qualifications:

• QIDP: 4 years (Preferred)
• Training working with individuals with disabilities: 3 years (Preferred)
• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Special Education, Psychology or related field
• Must possess the ability to work independently, as well as, part of a team.

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Every other Saturday

COVID-19 considerations:

To Keep staffing personnel safe we have temperature checks, masks, gloves, and hand sanitizer.

Must be available to work 9am to 7pm 4 days a week Work Location:

• Multiple locations across Washington DC

Hours per week: 45 hours

• Bi-weekly

Work Remotely:

• No'

'Benefit Conditions:

• Only full-time employees eligible Remotely NO

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
• Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
• Achievement-oriented -- enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail

Must be available to work 9am to 7pm 4 days

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $60,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Shift:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Supplemental schedule:

• On call

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Lanham, MD 20706: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• in one paragraph or 8 line, tell me about your work experience working with people with intellectual disability
• Must be available to work 9am 7pm
• This is a full time Job and CANNOT be combine with any other side Job!!!
• Must have a valid drivers license!!!

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• mental health or group home: 3 years (Required)
• group home / supported living: 3 years (Required)
• mental health: 3 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• First available day/date to start (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Required)

Work Location: In person