Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional at Home of Hope Inc

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communication Skills, Supervisory Experience, Advocacy, Program Development, Team Leadership, Policy Implementation, Community Integration, Training Development, Care Planning, Confidentiality, Regulatory Compliance, Social Needs Assessment, Individual Rights Protection, Documentation, Problem Solving, Client Centered Care

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description JOB SUMMARY: The primary purpose of this position is to plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the active treatment program in accordance with current existing Federal, State, and Local standards. The QIDP is also responsible for implementing Home of Hope, Inc. policies and procedures to assure that the individuals are provided with the opportunity to grow socially and emotionally. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Serve as the interdisciplinary team leader responsible for planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the active treatment program of each individual. Involve the individual/family in planning service programs when possible. Provide consultation to members of staff, community agencies, etc., efforts to solve the needs and problems of the individuals through the development of service programs. Assist all team members with annual individual plans and any IP addendum meetings. Will act as an advocate in protection of individuals' rights and responsibilities. Responsible to ensure compliance with HIPAA in all program areas. Ensure that rights to fair and equitable treatment, self determinations, individuality, privacy, property and civil rights, including the right to wage a complaint are well established and maintained at all times for the individuals we support. Keep abreast of current Federal and State regulations, as well as professional standards, and make recommendations on changes in policies and procedures to the ICF-MR. Implement and administer policies and procedures for the identification of medically related social and emotional needs of the individuals. Assist the individuals we support with integration into the community to help arrange various recreation and social activities based on the interest of the individual. Develop and participate in regularly scheduled orientation and in-service training programs in relation to the social, emotional and medical needs of the individuals. Participate in discharge planning, development, and implementation of care plans and individual assessments. Inform the individual/family of the individual's personal and property rights. Maintain confidentiality of all pertinent individual care information to assure individual rights are protected. Regular monthly contact with parents and/or guardians. Keep abreast of economic conditions/situations and recommend adjustment to assure the continued ability to provide quality individual care. Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the ICF-MR Administrator regarding areas of concern with the program. Work with the facility's consultants and implement recommended changes as required. Monitor and document all records per program policies and procedures. Assist in standardizing the methods in which work will be accomplished. Coordinate service activities with other departments as necessary. Meet with the Administrator, on a regular scheduled basis, to assist in identifying and correcting problem areas, and/or the improvement of services. Meet with the administration, advisory staff and other related departments in planning services. Recommend to the ICF-MR Administrator the equipment and supply needs of the individual services. Ensure that rights to fair and equitable treatment, self determinations, individuality, privacy, property and civil rights, including the right to wage a complaint are well established and maintained at all times for the individuals we support. Monitor and document all records per program policies and procedures. CORE VALUES: Every employee at Home of Hope represents the organization’s values internally and to the public. As such, all employees’ actions and decisions are expected to be consistent with the organization’s core values at all times. Home of Hope’s Core Values are: Client Centered Care: We are committed to making all decisions and performing all actions with the well-being of our clients as our primary focus, and to always putting our clients’ interests ahead of our own. Accountability: We take personal responsibility, as an organization and as individuals, for our actions, hold each other accountable, and expect to be held accountable at any point throughout the year for our decisions and actions. Respect: While keeping the focus on the needs of our clients, we also commit to demonstrating mutual respect in communication and actions so that a positive environment for everyone is maintained. Excellence: We are committed to using established best practices, to evaluating effectiveness of our efforts, and to demonstrating a willingness to change current practices at any point based on evidence that change is needed. Requirements REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS: Minimum of one year demonstrated experience working with people with disabilities. Bachelor’s degree required. Strong oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated supervisory experience (preferred). PHYSICAL/MENTAL: Ability to lift 50-70 pounds with or without accommodation. Vision sufficient to read or assist individuals in normal or semi-darkened environments. Ability to understand oral and written instructions. Reliable motor skills-use of hands and feet Ability to sit, stoop, or stand for prolonged periods of time.

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Responsibilities

The Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP) is responsible for planning, developing, and directing the active treatment program for individuals with disabilities. This includes ensuring compliance with regulations, advocating for individual rights, and coordinating with various stakeholders.