Lead QIDP

TANAGER PLACE; Summit (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Pet Insurance

Retirement Plan

Employer-Paid Life

Short & Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Holidays

Compassionate Leave

Generous PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Advancement

Weekly Payroll

Job summary

Tanager Place seeks a Lead QIDP to join our Inpatient Team. You will provide clinical and operational leadership, oversee treatment plans and behavioral strategies, and ensure regulatory compliance while integrating trauma-informed care through supervision and training.

We value person-centered care and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams to guide interventions, manage documentation, and support youth with complex needs. This is a full-time role in Iowa.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work or human services related field.
• Minimum of one year experience working with children with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
• Certified Medication Aide (CMA) certification required or eligible within three months of hire.
• Certified in MANDT, UKERU, CPR, and First Aid or eligible to become certified within three months of hire.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License and meet driving requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead QIDP within the Inpatient Team delivering direct care services.
• Oversee development and implementation of individualized treatment plans and behavioral strategies.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and fidelity to clinical standards.
• Provide supervision, training, and direct consultation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to guide treatment and documentation.
• Support complex youth needs and ensure person-centered care.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical Judgment

Trauma-Informed Care

Person-Centered Care

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field

Tools

CMA Certification

MANDT

UKERU

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Job description

Make a Difference Every Day — Become a Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional QIDP ICFIDAre you looking for a role where you can truly change lives? Imagine being the reason a child smiles again, builds self-confidence, or discovers a new dream. As a QIDP at Tanager, you won’t just have a job — you’ll have a purpose. Every interaction you have can shape a child’s future, helping them feel seen, supported, and safe. If you believe in the power of human connection, healing, and growth, this is your chance to help a child discover their potential.About TanagerSince 1879, we’ve been dedicated to supporting children and families in Linn County and as the first children's human services agency in the county, our mission continues to evolve with the needs of our community. Today, we serve over 4,000 children and teens annually through prevention, treatment, and outreach programs.We’re more than a non-profit — we’re a community of caregivers working together to Inspire, Empower, and Heal.Position Overview: Lead QIDPAs a QIDP, you’ll be part of our Inpatient Team, delivering direct care services that are:Client-centeredStrengths-basedProfessional and compassionateThis role provides clinical and operational leadership within the ICFID program, overseeing the development and implementation of individualized treatment plans and behavioral strategies. This position ensures regulatory compliance, fidelity to clinical standards, and the integration of trauma-informed care through supervision, training, and direct consultation. The Lead QIDP collaborates across multidisciplinary teams to guide treatment interventions, manage documentation, and support complex youth needs. Strong leadership, clinical judgment, and a commitment to person-centered care are essential.Why Choose Tanager?We care for the people who care for our kids. Full-time employees enjoy:Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and pet insuranceFinancial Security: Retirement plan, employer-paid life, short & long-term disabilityWellbeing Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Work-Life Balance: 10 paid holidays, Compassionate Leave, generous PTO policyGrowth Support: Tuition reimbursement and opportunities for advancementConvenient Pay: Weekly payrollAnd most of all — the chance to inspire hope and make a lasting impact.QualificationsBachelor's degree in social work or human services related fieldA minimum of one year experience working with children with an intellectual disability or other developmental disabilitiesAny equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the workRequired Special Qualifications:Certified Medication Aide (CMA) Certification required or eligible to become CMA certified within three (3) months of hireCertified in MANDT, UKERU, CPR, and First Aid or eligible to become certified within three (3) months of hireMust possess a valid Driver’s License and meet the driving requirements of the AgencyTanager is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.