Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professio

New Vista KY; Somerset (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

On-site primary care clinic

Health, vision and dental insurance

CEU opportunities

Tuition assistance

KRS pension and 401K

Life and AD&D insurance

Employee wellness and more

Job summary

New Vista KY is seeking a Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP) to develop and implement Individual Life Plans and Transition Plans, and to guide learning objectives and training methods for adults with disabilities.

The role includes observing individuals, reviewing progress, and revising programs to meet needs while chairing meetings and coordinating active treatment and community employment opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services Field or related discipline.
• Must have at least one year of experience working directly with persons with intellectual disabilities or other developmental disabilities.
• Must have a driver’s license and proof of current auto insurance.
• Must be able to meet criminal background and drug screening standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop Individual Life Plans, Transition Plans, learning objectives, and training methodology.
• Observe individuals, review data and progress, and revise programs based on individual needs.
• Complete assessments for the Individual Life Plan, and ensure that any discrepancies or conflicts between all disciplines related to assessments or treatment plans are resolved.
• Chair meetings for individuals on assigned caseload and ensure active treatment is ongoing.
• Develop activity schedules and assist individuals in becoming gainfully employed off-campus, obtaining community opportunities that complement Enrichment Center classes.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services Field or related discipline

Job description

If you are a mission-driven, compassionate professional with a passion for helping adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities achieve their best life, we have a place on our team for you!

The Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP) develops Individual Life Plans, Transition Plans, learning objectives, and training methodology. This person will observe individuals, review data and progress, and revise programs based on individual needs. Will also complete assessments for the Individual Life Plan, and ensure that any discrepancies or conflicts between all disciplines related to assessments or treatment plans are resolved. This person serves as the chairperson for all meetings for individuals on assigned caseload. The QIDP will ensure active treatment is ongoing, develop activity schedules, assist individuals in becoming gainfully employed off-campus, and obtain community opportunities for individuals to participate in that complement their Enrichment Center classes and interests.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services Field or related discipline
• Must have at least one year of experience working directly with persons with intellectual disabilities or other developmental disabilities
• Must have a driver’s license and proof of current auto insurance
• Must be able to meet criminal background and drug screening standards

Benefits

• Generous and flexible Annual Leave and Sick Leave plan
• FREE Onsight Primary Care Clinic for employees and their dependents
• Health, Vision and Dental insurance
• Numerous opportunities for company paid CEU
• Tuition assistance up to $5,000 per year
• Retirement savings through KRS Pension Plan and 401K
• Company paid Life and AD&D insurance at 1.5 times your annual salary
• Employee Assistance, Wellness, Perks and more!

New Vista prohibits discrimination and harassment against any applicant, employee or contractor based on sex, race, color, age, national or ethnic origin, religion, physical disability, mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, working conditions, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, wage and salary administration, employee benefits and training. It is also the company’s policy to prohibit all forms of retaliation against any individual who has complained of harassing or discriminatory conduct, encouraged another to complain, participated in an investigation into such complaints, or opposed unlawful discrimination.