Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional

merakeycareers; Redding (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plan

DailyPay

Well-being platform

Backup care services

Counseling services

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Merakey is seeking a Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP) to join our ICFs in Redding, CA. Earn up to $30.47 per hour and work to develop progress notes, assessments, and evaluations required by regulations.

The role involves training and mentoring the support team and collaborating with a multidisciplinary Merakey team to implement Individual Service Plans (ISPs) for consumers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, human services, sociology, or related field.
• 1-2 years’ experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities.
• 2 years’ experience in a leadership or management capacity.
• Must be able to oversee caseloads and manage localized case file compliance at the Redding site.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop progress notes, assessments, and evaluations required by regulations.
• Train and mentor the support team on ISP implementation.
• Collaborate with the Merakey team to create and implement Individual Service Plans.
• Work within multidisciplinary settings with physicians, nurses, direct support staff, etc.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Team training

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology, human services, sociology, or related field

Job description

Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP)

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do. We are seeking a Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP) to join our Intermediate Care Facilities (ICFs) in Redding, CA.

Position Details

Earn up to $30.47 per hour.

Shift:12p-8p 40 hrs/wk, weekend flexibility a plus

The Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP) will work within the ICFs to develop progress notes, assessments, and evaluations required by regulations, and to train and mentor the support team.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Merakey team to create and implement all Individual Service Plans
• Conduct training related to the ISPs for the consumer and Direct Support Professionals
• Work within multidisciplinary settings with physicians, nurses, direct support staff, etc.
• Provide ongoing communication with the Regional Center’s liaison or case worker regarding the consumer’s status

Benefits

Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
• Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
• On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

Learn more about our full benefits package - https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits

About Merakey

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year.

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Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer!

We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in psychology, human services, sociology, or a related field.
• 1-2 years’ experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities
• 2 years’ experience in a leadership or management capacity
• Must be able to oversee caseloads and manage localized case file compliance at the Redding site.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills