Developmental Disability Jobs in Decatur, AL (NOW HIRING)

Job Summary

The Qualified Intellectual and Developmental Disability Professional (QIDP) is responsible for direct supervision of House Coordinators and developing/supervising habilitation services and the daily operation of residential homes for intellectually disabled individuals.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Supervise the habilitation process of each individual to include writing the Person Center Plan (PCP) and Behavior Support Plans (BSP) documents, chairing PCP/BSP meetings, developing training and service objectives, and instructing staff on continuous implementation of LSP's and BSP's.
• Follow Department of Mental Health Guidelines, HCBS, IPMS, and all required policies and procedures.
• Maintain frequent and consistent contact with representatives of referring agencies.
• Supervise and develop House Coordinators and Direct Support Professionals, as well as direct care staff to include in-servicing and timely submission of Personnel Action Memos (PAMs) for any changes made in an employee's schedule/status, scheduling monthly house meetings, performance appraisals, disciplinary action, and management of daily operations of staffing.
• Execute and provide input for new strategies and programs to attract clients.
• Establish/develop/conduct facility tours as directed by the PCP.
• Prepare and evaluate team member job performance, make recommendations regarding personnel action to management, assign duties, develop schedules, and coordinate leave time.
• Monitor and document process of individuals to include data collection, periodic progress reports, and other documentation as stipulated by state governing bodies or by company management.
• Develop and supervise implementation of PCP/BSP and closely monitor team for correct implementation and effectiveness. Also responsible for the determination of effectiveness of the program.
• Coordinate activities in the home and community including day training and/or employment and recreational activities.
• Manage the health and safety of individuals through preventive techniques, provide management of minor illnesses or injuries, and render assistance in medical emergencies. Schedule and coordinate medical appointments as needed.
• Maintain and implement ongoing compliance with federal and state regulations/standards including Medicaid Waiver.
• Provide on-site review and oversight of the facility including routine maintenance, vehicle maintenance, and compliance of health, safety, petty cash, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage finances in compliance with the facility budget including overtime, residential and household accounts, grocery shopping, and general management of the facility.
• Attend meetings and in-service training as scheduled and conduct in-service training to direct care staff as needed.
• Share on-call responsibilities and confer with consultants as necessary.
• This job description is not intended to be all inclusive and the team members will also perform other related duties as assigned by supervisory and/or administrative personnel.

Education/Background/Experience

• BA/BS in Psychology, Social Work, Rehab Counseling, Special Education, Sociology, or Mental Health concentration. A master's degree is preferred.
• Would prefer 2-3 years of verifiable experience directly related to the care of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities or compatible field.
• Previous history of management and leadership background strongly preferred.

Additional Requirements

• Requires minimal supervision.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external personnel.
• Exhibit strong motivation, organization, team building and leadership skills.
• Skilled in examining and taking part in the re-engineering of operational procedures.
• Ability to speak and write and prepare complete, concise and clear reports.
• Ability to intervene during crisis situations.
• Adequate vision and hearing to be able to supervise clients properly as required.
• The ability to remain awake, aware, and alert during working hours and work independently.
• Ability to motivate teams and simultaneously manage several projects.
• Work requires willingness to work a flexible schedule and regional travel.
• Must be at least 19 years of age for employment and have a social security number.
• Valid U.S. driver's license and acceptable driving record as determined by API's insurance carrier.
• Acceptable background check.
• Basic fluency in oral and written English
• Maintain active state-required training and/or certifications.

Physical/Mental Demands/Working Conditions

• Working conditions are normal for an office and home health care environment.
• Work requires frequent driving.
• Work requires frequent weekend and evening work.
• Work can require frequent walking, standing, bending and lifting to the weight of an adult.
• In-person interaction is essential for this position.