QDDP / Program Coordinator

Job description

Looking for an experienced QDDP/Program Coordinator. Must have experience with the ID/DD Population (intellectually disabled/developmentally disabled), perform intake for individuals coming into our Supportive In-Home Program, must also develop outcomes from individual's ISP and into WAMS, Submit authorizations in WAMS, staff training, review staff’s support notes, review files for QA, point of contact for assigned staff, knowledge of CHRIS, Risk Management and WAMS, use Marketing strategies to hire staff and bring individuals into the agency.

Will be able to work remotely two days out of the week.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

The QDDP/Program Coordinator position shall maintain the confidentiality and security of records; perform intake for individuals coming into our Supportive In-Home Program. Have knowledge of DBHDS Office of Licensing, the Office of Human Rights and Medicaid Waiver Regulations. This position additionally shall have other responsibilities and duties in areas of program development and evaluation of services being provided; personnel management, evaluation and supervisory skills; public relations, oral and written communication skills; practical experience in behavior intervention and individual programming for various levels of individuals who have developmental disabilities; This position will also have experience and knowledge with completing individual assessment tools, admissions and discharges and working with individuals with various support needs. This position will serve as the QDDP/Program Coordinator to supervise Heavenly Hands, Inc. Direct Support Professionals and be in rotation for on-call.

The Program Coordinator Shall:

Oversee and monitor program development and operations

Ensure effective and quality services

Approve hiring and terminations of personnel

Maintain knowledge of current services by attending workshops / seminars / conferences

Complete assessments and develop PCP’S

Provide supervision of all employees and contractors

Ensure proper admissions and discharge of individuals

Direct and monitor program development, implementation, and operations

Direct internal and external program audits

Ensure adherence to State licensure, human rights, and Department of Labor regulations and standards

Ensure effective, quality services and appropriate staffing

Ensure that current, accurate, appropriate individual records and other relevant documentation involving individuals and their supports are maintained.

Provide training opportunities in programming and behavioral support for individuals including behavioral assessment

Ensure training for direct care staff from the Orientation Manual for Direct Support Professionals according to licensure regulations and guidelines
Direct and oversee assessment tools to determine each individual’s support needs
Ensure and monitor the timeliness and completion of individual quarterly, and annual PCP reviews in coordination with the Support Coordinator’s Individual Person Centered Plan

Ensure confidentiality and security of individual service records

Ensure confidentiality and security of personnel records

MAJOR DUTIES:

Ensure that orientation is provided for assigned individuals and their families, legal guardian or authorized representative

Ensure that orientation and training is provided for assigned employees, contractors and that continued staff training is provided and maintained in accordance with DBHDS Licensure and Human Rights Standards and Regulations

Ensure adherence to First Aid and CPR training and other required certifications for assigned staff

Conduct performance evaluations for Direct Support Professional Staff

Ensure that health and safety management standards are implemented and followed

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelors degree in the field of human services or related field and 1 year of work experience with individuals who have a developmental disability diagnosis and at least one year of supervisory experience.

QDDP will have 1 year documented experience providing direct care services to individuals which includes developing, conducting, and approving assessments, PCP’s or treatment plans with individuals who have developmental disabilities (DD).

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Behavior intervention techniques (Physical Intervention Training)

Individual Person Centered Plan

Support Intensity Scale (SIS) approved assessment tool

Orientation Manual for Direct Support Professionals

DBHDS and Human Rights Licensure Policy and Procedures

Various medical aspects of individuals with developmental disabilities

SKILLS IN:

Supervising employees and contractors

Supervising individuals with a wide variety of support needs

Written, oral and interpersonal communication

Developing, writing, and implementing Individual Person Centered Plans and behavioral intervention plans

Program development and operation

Coordinating program operations with outside agencies and organizations

Maintaining professional ethical standards

Satisfactorily completing all required training in First Aid, CPR, medication management, behavioral intervention, etc.

Communicating effectively both orally and in writing, with staff, individuals, families, and other professional and paraprofessionals

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $50,000 a year

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

COVID-19 considerations:
Heavenly Hands takes all precautions to protect staff and utilizes CDC guidelines.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Suffolk, VA 23434: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)
• BA Degree in Human Services Related Field (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

Salary : $50,000 - $0