GROUP LIVING - QUALIFIED INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES PROFESSIONAL (QIDP) PROG at LOGAN Community Resources, Inc.

South Bend, Indiana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Supervision, Training, Problem Solving, Communication, Documentation, Behavior Management, Client Support, Team Coordination, Incident Investigation, Quality Assurance, Active Treatment, Program Development, Crisis Management, Advocacy, Record Maintenance, Community Participation

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Description WHO IS LOGAN? LOGAN Community Resources is our full name but who are we? LOGAN is a non-profit organization with community impact in Michiana. What does LOGAN do and why do we exist? LOGAN supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities so that they and their families may achieve their desired quality of life. What does LOGAN aspire to be? LOGAN envisions a community in which every individual, regardless of obstacles or challenges, is able to reach their full potential. How do LOGAN employees do their jobs every day? LOGAN employees are dedicated to performing their duties with respect, kindness, honesty, loyalty, and quality in mind for LOGAN’s clients, staff, and the agency. LOGAN offers a robust benefits package, which includes: Accruing Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay Medical, Dental/Orthodontia, and Vision plans Rx Help Prescription Cost Assistance Program & KISx Card for optimal surgical procedures 403(B) Traditional and ROTH retirement plans – Company match of up to 3% after 1 year of service Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Long-term disability and Reliance Standard Supplemental Insurance Plans (Short-term disability, critical illness, acceded, accidental death & dismemberment) $15,000 company paid life insurance Full time employees eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Employee-Referral incentive for qualifying positions The Group Living QIDP/Program Manager is responsible for the development, coordination, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of program services for individuals served in LOGAN’s Group Living program. The QIDP/Program Manager is responsible for ensuring the provision of an ongoing and aggressive quality program of active treatment for individuals in accordance with their Support Plan. The Group Living QIDP/Program Manager will provide direct supervision over assigned to all GL Leads, and indirect oversight to all assigned Director Support Professionals for assigned homes The Group Living Program Manager is responsible for training all group home and Life Enrichment and Employment Pathways staff on client active treatment plans. The Group Living QIDP/Program Manager works as a team with the GL Sr. Program Manager to ensure quality services are provided. Requirements Essential Functions Provides direct supervision and training of administrative duties to assigned GL Leads. Provides indirect supervision of Director Support Professionals for assigned homes. Monitors the performance of staff, initiating and assuring prompt recognition and disciplinary action, as appropriate. Problem solves with Leads on performance issues. Works with Sr. GL Program Manager in writing appropriate disciplinary actions. Directly responsible for completion of all Lead evaluations and assists to ensure all Direct Support Professional evaluations are completed in a timely manner, including introductory and annual evaluations. Reviews all group home schedules to ensure appropriate coverage. Reviews and approves all Lead time sheets and PTO. Ensures homes are properly covered before PTO is approved. Coordinates initial, annual, and ongoing training for all Residential and Pathways staff on active treatment plans for each client. Provides ongoing support and communication to staff, re: concerns related to clients. Ensures staff are properly trained to complete documentation for services rendered as required and within required timeframes. Ensures all staff development records are completed for said training. Attends monthly house meetings and ensures appropriate agendas are developed and implemented. Works as a team with the GL Senior Program Manager in the coordination of all LOGAN services to ensure quality services are provided to individuals served. Along with the GL Senior Program Manager, develops and maintains a strong relationship with individuals; their families, guardians, and advocates; and other providers. Serves as the GL agency representative for all services at all meetings of the IST. Oversees all client trusts; working with families to obtain trusts, including, but not limited to irrevocablefuneral trusts, ARC trusts, etc. Serves as authorized Medicaid Representative for those for whom LOGAN serves as Representative Payeein Group Living. As applicable, ensures proper management of all individual funds and resources including Medicaidrenewals, Social Security, Disability Redetermination reviews, etc. Ensures all GL month end programming paperwork is distributed to correct entities. Reviews incident reports, conducts incident investigations and makes recommendations for action asappropriate. Completes BDS reportable as required. Ensures adherence to all agency policies and procedures. Ensures compliance with all licensing, regulatory and accreditation standards. Prepares for and participates in licensing and accreditation reviews and participates in the completion of corrective action plans as needed. Reviews and approves required documentation, including documentation of services written in the client’s support plan. Ensures proper record maintenance in terms of individual program services, licensing reviews, personnel matters and administrative functions. Participates in a rotation of after hours’ administrative support/Emergency On Call rotation and responds to all issues that arise. Ensures the atmosphere of each service location is therapeutic, provides optimal growth for individuals, and preserves individuals’ dignity and self-worth. Ensures the provision of ongoing and aggressive active treatment for individuals in accordance with their Support Plan. Monitors the quality of services provided to each individual and assures that activities are meaningful and have purpose. Dedicates 25% of their weekly schedule to observe and provide hands on support to all staff, and ensuring consistent implementation of behavioral support plans, risk plans, individual goals, and ISP/PCPs. Encourages active community participation of individuals served as staffing allows. Completes program checklists and properly addresses/resolves identified issues. Facilitates and completes the development of the Person-Centered Plan and Individual Support Plan. Ensures implementation of all relevant components of the Individual Support Plan (ISP) for each assigned client and ensures that performance data is collected as prescribed. Ensures that specific goals for individuals are developed, implemented, and monitored and teaching strategies are modified on a monthly basis or more often as needed. Coordinates the development and implementation of risk plans and positive behavior supports for all individuals. Facilitates development of and writes the Behavior Support Plans (BSP) for each assigned client, providing ongoing supports and completing data collection and/or observation reports as required. Facilitates review of Behavior Support Plans and rights restrictions by the Human Rights Committee as appropriate and provides updates as required. Communicates pertinent information to the Human Rights Committee as needed. Completes monthly reviews as required and uploaded in Provide and G/OneDrive. General Responsibilities Assists in promoting the health and safety of individuals served by LOGAN, visitors, and other staff. Serves as role model for individuals served and other staff. Serves as an advocate and protects the human rights of all individuals served. Participates in training as required by supervisor or for all LOGAN staff. Facilitates professional growth by keeping current on new philosophy, research, technology, program strategies, etc. Responsible to complete other duties as assigned by supervisor. QUALIFICATIONS Education High school diploma or equivalent required Bachelor’s Degree in human services (or related field) required and one year of experience with persons with developmental disabilities preferred. Qualifications for “Qualified Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Professional” required. Experience Three years of experience required. Experience may include a combination of life experience and working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities A positive attitude to support individuals with disabilities. A willingness to learn and implement positive approaches to instruction and behavior management. Ability to assist in analyzing and planning production activities. Competent computer skills. Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing. CONTACT RESPONSIBILITY Fulfilling the responsibilities of this job may result in contact with body fluids. LOGAN will provide training and offer Hepatitis B vaccination at no cost to the employee.

Responsibilities

The Group Living QIDP/Program Manager is responsible for the development, coordination, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of program services for individuals in LOGAN’s Group Living program. They ensure quality services are provided and supervise staff involved in active treatment plans.