QIDP: Training & Care Lead for Group Homes

momentum-formerly-ucpla; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Life Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation/Sick/Bereavement leave

Credit Union Benefits and Discounts

Retirement Plan (403B)

Job summary

Momentum (formerly UCPLA) is hiring a Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP) to develop and monitor training goals for adults with disabilities at our group homes in Granada Hills and Northridge, CA. The QIDP collaborates with the Administrator, RN, and program staff, and may assume Administrator duties in their absence.

The position offers full-time benefits including Medical/Dental/Vision, Life Assistance, FSA, paid holidays and vacation, and a 403B retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age
• Bachelor's degree in human services sociology, special education, rehabilitation counseling or psychology; required
• Must maintain valid and current proof of legal right to drive in California; required
• Current CPR Certificate
• Must be able to work on-call weekends and after hours
• Strong desire to work with individuals with developmental disabilities
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to communicate and work professionally and cooperatively with others
• Ability to run, push, pull, bend, squat, kneel, lift up to 50 lbs., and transfer individuals
• Successfully pass all post offer, pre-employment screening requirements, including criminal background check, physical exam, drug screening, and provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States

Responsibilities

• Promotes a friendly, comfortable, and safe environment
• Respects and promotes the right of individuals
• Designs training programs for people supported
• Supervises the development and implementation of each person’s ISP
• Oversees and monitors individual goals, objectives, training programs, feeding programs, proper feeding techniques, and the use of adaptive equipment
• Acts as liaison between facility and community programs, bus company, and other agencies
• Documents monthly individual progress
• Initiates review as necessary for modifications or adjustments needed for ISPs
• Oversees evaluations conducted by consultants and ensure they are completed in a timely manner
• Supervises and implements Behavior Management Programs
• Oversees Direct Support Professional (DSP) evaluations
• Assures quality care is provided to all people supported
• Monitors and secures peoples supported financial accounts
• Attends required in-service trainings
• Assists with personal care, hygiene and other daily living needs
• Performs other duties as assigned to meet department and/or business needs

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Confidentiality

Fast-paced environment

Professional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services/sociology/special ed/rehab counseling/psychology

Job description

Momentum (formerly UCPLA) is hiring a Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP) to develop and monitor training goals for adults with disabilities at our group homes in Granada Hills and Northridge, CA. The QIDP collaborates with the Administrator, RN, and program staff, and may assume Administrator duties in their absence.

The position offers full-time benefits including Medical/Dental/Vision, Life Assistance, FSA, paid holidays and vacation, and a 403B retirement plan.