IDD Qualified Professional

RHA Health Services, LLC; Laxon (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Payactiv

Health insurance

401(k) retirement savings

Job summary

RHA Health Services is seeking a Qualified Professional for our team in North Carolina. You will coordinate interdisciplinary plans and ISPs, interview individuals to identify needs, and monitor progress toward health, clinical and functional outcomes.

You will oversee residential activities, ensure safety and community integration, and collaborate with leadership to enhance procedures and workflows. Requires a social services degree and driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Social Services, Human Services or Special Education required; Master’s degree a plus.
• Minimum 2 years experience working with persons with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities; 1-year if paired with Master’s degree.
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
• Supervisory/management experience and experience writing person-centered (individualized service) plans preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate IDT meetings and the ISPs.
• Interview and identify service needs with individuals through direct interviews.
• Supervise and coordinate person-centered plans and monitor outcomes.
• Oversee residential activity, home appearance, leisure materials, cleanliness and community integration.
• Report to the Administrator and collaborate to improve procedures and workflows.

Skills

Team coordination

Communication

Plans writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work / Social Services / Human Services / Special Education

Master's degree is a plus

Job description

We are hiring for:IDD Qualified ProfessionalType:RegularIf you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services!The Qualified Professional serves as the center of the interdisciplinary service team, which consists of nurses, Direct Care Associates, the Administrator and Group Home Manager, to guide the development of person-centered plans and overall programs based on the information you gain from interviewing the people we serve. A Qualified Professional serves as the primary individual contributor, coordinating and monitoring the array of services and supports needed to address each person’s goals and desired outcomes as identified through the personal outcome interview, including health and well-being, psychological, and promotion of personal independence. The QP assists each person in identifying and communicating his or her requests and needs for services and supports. The QP supervises, integrates and coordinates person centered plans, and monitors progress towards personal, clinical, and functional outcomes. The QP initiates periodic reviews, investigations, modifications and adjustments by soliciting the person’s feedback as the person wants and needs change.Salary: $47,000.00REPORTS TO:Area Clinical/Operational Supervisor or above.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:This position has no supervisory responsibilities.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Coordinating IDT meetings and the ISPsAssisting each person we support to identify and communicate his or her requests and needs for services and supports through direct interviewsSupervising, integrating and coordinating person-centered plans and monitoring progress towards personal, clinical and functional outcomesInitiating periodic reviews, investigations, modifications, and adjustments by soliciting the feedback of the people we support as their needs and goals changeReviewing assessments completed by the people we support and other members of the interdisciplinary team to best help the people we support to meet their full potentialsSupervising and writing the person-centered plan based on assessments, interviews, and observationsOverseeing many aspects of residential activity, including home appearance, leisure materials, cleanliness, and community integration to ensure that the people we support are healthy and safeVisiting vocational centers, residential homes and any other area RHA provides services in to assess how person-centered plans are implementedReporting to the Administrator and working closely with colleagues to maintain communication and provide feedback, standardize procedures, expedite person-centered plan implementation and workflow and improve employee performanceMonitoring activities to ensure that quality assurance and/or state survey improvements are being madeServing as the link between the people we serve and their families and legal guardians to gain approval for services providedAll other duties as assigned.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Social Services, Human Services or Special Education required; Master’s degree a plusMinimum 2 years experience working with persons with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities required; 1-year experience if paired with Master’s degreeWorking knowledge of applicable regulations that apply to our service offeringsValid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportationSupervisory/management experience and experience writing person-centered (individualized service) plans preferredMust be at least 18 years of age.PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:Regularly required to lift 50 lbs.Must be able to lift a minimum of 30 lbs.Must be able to pull minimum of 30 lbs.Must be able to squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, and stoop.Must be able to regularly use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.Required to regularly stand and walk.Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in CPR from the floor level requiring to work on hands, knees, bending, standing and lifting.Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.Must be able to talk and hear.RHA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, prohibits discrimination based on the following protected categories: race, creed, color, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, sex/gender, marital status, civil status, domestic partnership status, familial status, religion, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or disability.Pre-employment screening:Complete criminal backgroundName checked in the registries. (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities)Drug testingEducation verification and other credentialing based on position requirements.Proof of employment history or references (if required)Positions that require driving Proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals.We offer the following benefits to employees:Payactiv: early access to the money you’ve earned from hours you’ve already worked, before payday!Employee perks and discount program: to help you save money!Paid Time Off (full-time employees only)Health/Insurance (full-time employees only)401(k) retirement savings programWellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and FinancialChronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities*contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of the above benefitsEEO Statement RHA is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, we provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact our solutions center.About RHA:At RHA Health Services, we help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health and/or substance use needs live their best lives. Our mission is to provide a safe and healthy environment while creating opportunities for personal outcomes.For over 30 years, the people we serve and support have remained at the very center of everything we do. RHA currently provides services in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and New Jersey.If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of people we serve and support apply to join the team today.