QIDP / Residential Support Manager - DEGREED

Lifeskills Unlimited, Inc.; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

LifeSkills Unlimited, Inc. is seeking a Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional Residential Support Manager in Carson City, NV. The role provides case management, supports, and advocacy for residents within the LifeSkills Unlimited home living program.

You will coordinate services, train staff, conduct home visits, and ensure documentation meets contract requirements. A Bachelor’s in Human Services and 5+ years’ residential experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services required.
• Minimum 5 years in a residential program for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
• Experience supervising staff and coordinating services.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate supports to meet the needs of individuals with intellectual disabilities.
• Follow all company policies to attain LifeSkills Unlimited mission.
• Coordinate services with the person and Residential Training Specialists.

Skills

Residential program experience

Supervisory experience

Computer skills (Word/Excel)

CPR and First Aid

Pre-employment Drug Testing

Criminal background check clear

Nevada driver’s license

Communication skills

Time management

Train staff

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services

Job description

Description

Primary Job Function

The primary job function of the Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional Residential Support Manager is to provide case management, support, training and advocacy to those individuals residing in the LifeSkills Unlimited home living program.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Coordinate supports to meet the needs of individuals with intellectual disabilities and related disorders.
• Follow all company policies and procedures to attain the mission of LifeSkills Unlimited
• Coordinate individual services and support with the person and Residential Training Specialists
• including transportation, vocational programs, counseling, community access, etc.
• Develop, author, and implement habilitation and service plans for individuals on caseload.
• Schedule and attend all individual PCP’s
• Schedule and complete home visits to each location monthly to review and evaluate home environment and required documentation.
• Conduct QA’s on each home quarterly to prepare for annual QA with DRC.
• Oversee staffing schedules ensuring staffing meets the contractual agreements between LifeSkills Unlimited, the individuals and/or their guardians and ADSD
• Supervise Staff
• Schedule and provide training for residential training specialists for week one training.

Documentation

• Complete assignments as directed by any management team member.
• Work in conjunction with Records Maintenance Coordinator to maintain individual clinical records, program books and back files for each person served.
• Review and calculate monthly habilitation data sheets, medication records, daily logs, social calendars, and pertinent information to complete a comprehensive monthly report on each individual, each month.
• Work in conjunction with the CEO to complete paperwork assigned to support the needs of the individuals (Med Clinic, HRC/BIC, Denial of Rights, General Event Reports, etc.)
• Complete case log documentation for each individual every month to accurately reflect the services provided to each individual during the preceding month.

Communication

• Reports to the agency CEO and works as a management team member.
• Maintain family/guardian and other agency contact.
• Report any concerns related to individual health, medical, nutrition, meal planning or grocery shopping to the Medical Coordinator Lead and the CEO.
• Communicate medical and support information to the work/school setting.
• Assist Records Maintenance Coordinator to communicate all individual health information following medical/dental appointments to the Health Care Consultant and DRC Service Coordinator

Requirements

Skills/Expertise

• One (3) year of experience in working in a residential program for people with intellectual disabilities and related disorders
• Bachelor’s degree in a “Human Services” field
• Minimum of one (1) year supervisory experience
• Knowledge and understanding of using a computer including applications of Word and Excel
• CPR and First Aid
• Pre-employment Drug Testing
• - Criminal background check with no convictions
• Valid, unrestricted Nevada driver’s license
• Clean DMV record
• Proof of current liability insurance and vehicle registration
• Communicate effectively with individuals, families, coworker’s, contract agencies and community providers
• Knowledge and skills in financial management
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Ability to self-initiate responsibilities
• Ability to supervise and train support staff
• Work flexible hours including weekends and evenings
• Complete required training to maintain employment status

Physical Demands

Physical Demands: May involve climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, talking, reaching and manual dexterity. May involve negligible to significant standing/walking/pushing/pulling/carrying. Involves hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the phone and vision to read printed materials and view training videos. Daily use of a computer.

Strength

Strength: Sedentary to heavy – exert force of 10-100 pounds, occasionally. Mobility to work in a typical residential setting and use standard home appliances.

Equipment/Supplies

Examples of Equipment/Supplies to Perform Tasks: Thermometers, first aid supplies, blood glucose monitoring supplies, telephones, fax machines, copy machine and general home appliances including but not limited to: stove, oven, microwave, vacuum cleaner, dishwasher, clothes washer/dryer, etc.

NOTE

NOTE: Offer of employment is not a guarantee of hours. Scheduled hours of work are based on the needs of the people served based on the current contract with the State of Nevada.

Position Requirements

Skills/Expertise

• To qualify as a QIDP, an individual must have at least a bachelors degree in a human services field from an an accredited university/college and 5 years of experience in working in a residential program for people with intellectual disabilities and related disorders
• Knowledge and understanding of using a computer including applications of Word and Excel
• CPR and First Aid
• Behavioral Intervention Training
• Preemployment Drug Testing
• - Criminal background check with no convictions
• Valid, unrestricted Nevada driver's license
• Clean DMV record
• Proof of current liability insurance and vehicle registration
• Effectively communicate with individuals, families, coworker's, contract agencies and community providers
• Knowledge and skills in financial management
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Ability to self initiate responsibilities
• Ability to supervise and train support staff
• Work flexible hours including weekends and evenings
• Complete required training to maintain employment status.

Physical Demands

Physical Demands: May involve climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, talking, reaching and manual dexterity. May involve negligible to significant standing/walking/pushing/pulling/carrying. Involves hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the phone and vision to read printed materials and view training videos. Daily use of a computer.

Strength

Strength: Sedentary to heavy – exert force of 10-100 pounds, occasionally. Mobility to work in a typical residential setting and use standard home appliances.

Equipment/Supplies

Examples of Equipment/Supplies to Perform Tasks: Thermometers, first aid supplies, blood glucose monitoring supplies, telephones, fax machines, copy machine and general home appliances including but not limited to: stove, oven, microwave, vacuum cleaner, dishwasher, clothes washer/dryer, etc.

NOTE

NOTE: Offer of employment is not a guarantee of hours. Scheduled hours of work are based on the needs of the people served based on current contract with the State of Nevada.

I understand

I understand and agree to complete the duties of the job. I understand that failure to complete these duties can result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment

Req Number

QID-26-00011

Location

Admin CC

Pay Rate

$60,000 per year

EOE Statement

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position is currently accepting applications.