Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional

Job Description

PURPOSE:

The Mishkon IDD Programs at The Jewish Board provide supports and services in a healthy and safe environment for individuals with intellectual/ developmental disabilities living in residential programs and in community settings. Our core values are to provide a healthy and safe environment that promotes person centered planning, community integration, and close collaboration with families and the community. This is all accomplished through an Orthodox Jewish lens, and with an understanding that staff, at all levels of the division, is the determining factor in achieving positive outcomes for our clients.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

This position is responsible for the development, implementation, and facilitation of a Person-Centered Plan process for individuals served in an Intermediate Care Facility (ICF). The QIDP ensures the coordination and integration of active treatment services in compliance with OPWDD, CMS, and DOH regulations. The role includes interdisciplinary collaboration, monitoring of service delivery and support, and ensuring that individuals and staff receive continuous, competent training to promote independence and functional skill development.

KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Develop, Implement and Monitor Individualized Program Plan (IPP): Create and revise Individual Program Plans based on assessments and observed progress. Initiate periodic reviews and ensure timely updates to IPP Track and record progress via monthly notes, 30-day, quarterly, semi-annual and annual reviews
• Coordinate Active Treatment: Ensure all aspects of active treatment are integrated and consistently implemented across settings including Mishkon Day program for the individuals supported in the Day Habilitation.
• Observe and Evaluate: Conduct routine (daily, weekly and monthly) observations of individuals to assess and track program effectiveness and staff-individual interactions. The schedule will be adjusted to suit individual and residence needs.
• Ensure Regulatory Compliance: Maintain adherence to OPWDD, CMS, and DOH standards, including Reg. 686 and 42 CFR §483.430.
• Facilitate Interdisciplinary Team Meetings: Actively join team meetings, provide leadership, and maintain clear and detailed records to ensure needs are met and services adjusted.
• Promote Skill Development: Ensure individuals receive training in communication, socialization, self-care, and community integration.
• Maintain Documentation: Record monthly progress notes, case reviews, and treatment updates in compliance with DOH standards.
• Coordinate Services: Ensure timely provision of medical, therapeutic, behavioral, and habilitative services.
• Strong Advocate for Individuals: Interact with individuals daily; promote individual rights, dignity, preferences, and choices in all aspects of care planning and delivery.
• Committee Member: Actively contribute to the annual, semi-annual and emergency Human Rights and Informed Consent Committee.
• Train and Supervise Staff: Provide training on active treatment principles- goals/ valued outcomes (e.g., communication, socialization, toileting, household tasks, in the community), clinically required training as per State regulations and documentation standards.
• Monitor Follow-Up: Track and ensure completion of all recommended services and interventions including medical, therapeutic and behavioral supports.
• Support for progressive conditions: Assist and collaborate with team to help maintain functional abilities and quality of life.
• Collaboration with varied stakeholders: Work with stakeholders including joining psychiatric appointments and day program meetings monthly and as needed, and maintain regular communication with families, hospitals, providers, etc. as it relates to the individual’s care.
• Participate in OPWDD and DOH audit preparation and in audits as required.
• Other duties as assigned by Director of Clinical Services and/or Program Administrators.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Comprehensive knowledge and application of OPWDD and DOH regulations.
• Possess strong communication skills in both writing and speaking skills.
• Proficient in goal assessments and implementation; training and mentoring staff.
• Effective problem-solving abilities and adaptability.
• Strong collaborator and effective trainer.
• Be technology savvy; ability to learn software applications including use of data and trend analysis.
• Organized, meticulous and ability to manage multiple priorities.

EDUCATIONAL / TRAINING/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• BA/BS in a Human Services related field.
• Two years’ experience in working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities or related fields.

COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Microsoft Office 365 suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook); comfortable and proficient using audio video platforms (i.e., Zoom, Teams), Electronic Health Record (EHR) applications.

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL EFFORT:

• This position entails working with clients who may be in wheelchairs, using mechanical devices, etc., with varying individual needs.
• Required to be in the residences of the program, walking up and down stairs and at times the ability to lift social service charts/ folder.
• QIDP is required to work onsite five days per week.
• The standard schedule is Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm, with flexibility for program and caseload needs, including one early and one late shift for breakfast and dinner observations.

VISUAL AND MANUAL DEXTERITY:

• This role requires computer skills for typing reports and reviewing charts, as well as frequent phone communication, including on a cell phone.