IDD Qualified Professional/PAHrtners Deaf Services/FT/American Sign Language

RHA Health Services, LLC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Payactiv

Discount program

Paid time off

Health insurance

401(k)

Wellbeing programs

CPR/First Aid training

Job summary

RHA Health Services, LLC is hiring an IDD Qualified Professional/PA/Hearing Deaf Services (ASL) in Pittsburgh. The QP guides person-centered plans, coordinating a cross-disciplinary team to address health, psychological, and independence goals.

The role emphasizes direct interviews to elicit needs and strong collaboration with families and guardians. Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's in Social Work or related field, 2 years’ experience with IDD, and ASL fluency; Master’s degree is a

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 required.
• 1-year experience if paired with Master’s degree; must be 18+ and fluent in ASL.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate IDT meetings and the ISPs.
• Assist individuals to identify and communicate requests and needs.
• Supervise and coordinate person-centered plans and monitor outcomes.
• Initiate periodic reviews and adjustments as needs change.
• Review assessments and ensure plans meet person goals.
• Write and supervise the person-centered plan.
• Oversee residential activities, safety, and community integration.
• Visit vocational centers and residential sites to ensure plan implementation.
• Report to Administrator and coordinate with colleagues to improve workflows and performance.
• Monitor quality assurance and state survey improvements.
• Serve as liaison between individuals and families/guardians for services.

Skills

ASL fluency

Education

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

Master’s degree a plus

Job description

We are hiring for: IDD Qualified Professional/PAHrtners Deaf Services/FT/American Sign Language Type: Regular

If 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.

REPORTS TO: Area Clinical/Operational Supervisor or above.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinating IDT meetings and the ISPs
• Assisting each person we support to identify and communicate his or her requests and needs for services and supports through direct interviews
• Supervising, integrating and coordinating person-centered plans and monitoring progress towards personal, clinical and functional outcomes
• Initiating periodic reviews, investigations, modifications, and adjustments by soliciting the feedback of the people we support as their needs and goals change
• Reviewing 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 potentials
• Supervising and writing the person-centered plan based on assessments, interviews, and observations
• Overseeing many aspects of residential activity, including home appearance, leisure materials, cleanliness, and community integration to ensure that the people we support are healthy and safe
• Visiting vocational centers, residential homes and any other area RHA provides services in to assess how person-centered plans are implemented
• Reporting 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 performance
• Monitoring activities to ensure that quality assurance and/or state survey improvements are being made
• Serving as the link between the people we serve and their families and legal guardians to gain approval for services provided
• All other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM 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 required;
• 1-year experience if paired with Master’s degree;
• Working knowledge of applicable regulations that apply to our service offerings;
• 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.
• Must be fluent is ASL.

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.

BENEFITS

• Payactiv: early access to the money youve earned from hours youve 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 program
• Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial Chronic 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 benefits

EEO STATEMENT

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.

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.

From inpatient care to community-based services, from in-home support to facilities of all sizes, RHA offers a range of settings where you can apply your unique skillset. Many of our employees also experience opportunities for career growth and continued education. RHA is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities and the Council on Quality and Leadership, and we are committed to providing the highest quality of care. At RHA, we believe we all deserve the chance to live our best possible lives. We want you to join our team of compassionate professionals. If you share our passion, there is a place for you at RHA Health Services.

To learn more, visit rhahealth.org or email us at [e-mail].

RHA Health Services Where Compassion Meets Career.