Professional Counselor 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 & ResponsibilitiesSupervise 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/ExperienceBA/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 RequirementsRequires 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 EnglishMaintain active state-required training and/or certifications. Physical/Mental Demands/Working ConditionsWorking 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.