Lead Day Habilitation Program & QIDP Coach

UNAVAILABLE; New York (NY); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

S:US in New York seeks an Assistant Program Director for Day Habilitation to blend QIDP clinical insight with strong leadership, overseeing person-centered plans and community engagement. You will drive quality and compliance while supporting a team to promote meaningful outcomes for individuals served.

The role requires supervision of DSPs, staff training on Medicaid billing and policies, and collaboration with stakeholders to ensure regulatory standards and CARF-aligned practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field required.
• Minimum 1 year experience working with individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD).
• Minimum 1 year experience in the role of QIDP with individuals with IDD.
• Demonstrated knowledge of day habilitation services, OPWDD regulations, and Medicaid billing processes.
• Experience in staff supervision, person-centered planning, and program management preferred.
• Bi-lingual is a must

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of individualized person-centered plans (Staff Action Plans) that align with each person’s Life Plan, promoting valued outcomes and meaningful engagement.
• Oversee daily operations of the Day Habilitation program ensuring quality services are delivered, documented, and compliant with OPWDD and Medicaid requirements.
• Support and mentor Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) and staff through training, coaching, and role modeling to enhance skills, compliance, and person-centered practices.
• Serve as a key leader during high-demand periods, supporting the Program Director with program management, staff supervision, and emergency responsiveness.
• Promote continuous quality improvement and advocate for the rights, dignity, and independence of persons supported.
• Develop, monitor, and coordinate Staff Action Plans that reflect meaningful, person-centered outcomes.
• Advocate for persons supported during Life Plan meetings, ensuring their preferences and voices are represented.
• Participate in screening, admission, and discharge processes to ensure smooth transitions.
• Facilitate community integration and participation in activities that promote socialization, volunteerism, recreation, and personal growth.

Skills

Bi-lingual

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field

Tools

MS Office

Teams

Job description

S:US in New York seeks an Assistant Program Director for Day Habilitation to blend QIDP clinical insight with strong leadership, overseeing person-centered plans and community engagement. You will drive quality and compliance while supporting a team to promote meaningful outcomes for individuals served.

The role requires supervision of DSPs, staff training on Medicaid billing and policies, and collaboration with stakeholders to ensure regulatory standards and CARF-aligned practices.