What are the responsibilities and job description for the QIDP position at Sevita: REM Iowa?
REM Iowa, a member of the Sevita family, provides services for adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities and other complex challenges.
THRIVE AS A QUALIFIED INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES PROFEESIONAL Hiring Wage $21.75 Hourly
The QIDP will work closely with facility and day program staff to ensure consistency and ensure service design and delivery, providing each individual with an active appropriate treatment program. This position will observe individuals, review data and progress and revise programs based on individual needs and performance. The QIDP will also ensure that any discrepancies or conflicts between programmatic, medical, dietary, and day program aspects of the individual’s assessment and programs are resolved and will ensure follow-up to recommendations for services, equipment, or programs. The QIDP will provide programmatic oversight to two or three ICF/ID programs.
Responsibilities:
- Write and update individual’s POC, programs, data sheets, corresponding informed consents and staff training sheets; prepares for and participates in Plan of Care/ IDT team meetings
- Conducts training on individual programming for facility and day program staff
- Completes ongoing required documentation for each individual served, such as monthly documentation and data summaries
- Ensures that all records are accurate, up-to-date, and in compliance with legal and corporate requirements
- Attends all Occupational Therapy (OT), Physical Therapy (PT) & Speech appointments and implements all recommendations (as applicable)
- Ensures follow-up to recommendations for services, equipment, or programs; and ensures that adequate supports and assistive devices are present to promote independence; ensures all doctor’s orders are implemented
- Attend and participate in facility and day program staff meetings
- Conduct observations of all shifts at each facility and at the day program; provides feedback and recommendations to supervisors and staff regarding program implementation / observations
- Ensure Comprehensive Functional Assessment’s (CFA) are completed and reviewed quarterly; update as individual’s needs change
- Maintains knowledge of clinical standards and ensures compliance in terms of treatment interventions with all regulatory, contractual, corporate, and legal requirements
- Assists with all legal, licensing, regulatory, and certifications activities as needed.
- Monitors plan of correction for ongoing compliance
- Develops and maintains working relationships with all individuals, staff, families, funding sources and regulatory agencies, as appropriate, and monitors their satisfaction with services
- Works four out of the five scheduled shifts each week at the assigned programs
- When other QIDP positions are vacant, assist with providing QIDP oversight to those programs
- Performs other related duties and activities as required
Qualifications:
- Must be a QIDP (bachelor’s degree in a human service related field and at least one year experience working directly with people with intellectual disability or other developmental disabilities required to meet QIDP qualifications)
- Knowledge and understanding of ICF rules and regulations, preferred
- Skilled in written and oral communications
- An ability to build positive relationships at all levels within the organization; establish rapport quickly with individuals and staff alike
- Current driver's license, auto insurance and reliable transportation for on the job use
Why Join Us?
- Hourly rate of $21.75 and full benefits package for employees working 30 hours/week.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid time off and holiday pay.
- Rewarding work, impacting the lives of those you serve, working alongside a great team of coworkers.
- Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities.
Come join our amazing team of committed and caring professionals. Apply Today!
Keywords: Direct Support Professional, DSP, Caregiver, CNA, HHA, Home Health Aide, Help at home, assisted living, human services, disability services, advocate, daily pay, weekly pay, residential, community, supported living, team lead, ICF, intermediate care facility, QIDP, Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional
Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face. We’ve made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets
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