Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional

United-Community-Options-of-South-Florida-1; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

United-Community-Options-of-South-Florida-1 seeks a Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP) to support an MCP 24-bed ICF/IID. You will ensure the active treatment program is integrated, coordinated, implemented and monitored in collaboration with clients, paraprofessionals, therapists, and medical staff.

You will participate in ongoing staff development, training, and ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local regulations, internal MCPRS policies, and safety standards while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a human services or related field is required.
• Master's degree in a human services or related field is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and participates as part of the interdisciplinary team in active treatment as identified in Florida regulations and MCPRS policies.
• Ensures facilities compliance with applicable Federal, State & local laws, regulations, codes & internal policies pertaining to active treatment, health, and safety.
• Works with clients, paraprofessionals, nonprofessionals, therapists, residential services coordinators, and medical staff to integrate and monitor active treatment programs.

Education

Bachelor's degree in a human services or related field

Master's degree in a human services or related field

Job description

Job Overview:

The Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP) works within an MCP 24 bed ICF/IID (Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities) to ensure each individual client’s active treatment program is integrated, coordinated, implemented and monitored. The QIDP works directly with clients and paraprofessionals, nonprofessionals, therapist, residential services coordinators, and medical personnel assigned to the three (3) homes (8-bed each for a total of 24 beds) and other program staff who work with assigned clients. Coordinates and participates as part of the interdisciplinary team in relevant aspects of the active treatment process as identified in the federal and state of Florida regulations and MCPRS policies and procedures. Also participates in on-going staff development and training in both formal and informal settings and related active treatment and programs. Responsible for ensuring facilities compliance with all applicable Federal, State & local laws, regulations, codes & internal policies pertaining to active treatment, health, and safety. Ensures the rights of all individuals at the facility.

Required Qualifications:

• Has at least one year of experience working directly with persons with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a human services or field or other related degree.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance