Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP)

Avento Health; Illinois; On-site; USD 62,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Avento Health in Illinois seeks a QIDP Writing Specialist to manage service-plan documentation, reporting, quality review, and coordination of supports for adults with developmental disabilities.

The role focuses on ensuring outcomes identified in Personal Plans are addressed, developing short-term objectives, maintaining records, and delivering timely, accurate documentation across the caseload. A Bachelor's in Human Services and strong communication skills are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field.
• At least one year of directly related work experience.
• Strong written, verbal, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to complete detailed documentation and recordkeeping accurately.
• Valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Implementation Strategies, monthly Q-notes, and other required reports.
• Help ensure outcomes identified in individual Personal Plans and Implementation Strategies are being addressed.
• Develop short-term objectives and review data to evaluate individual progress.
• Complete required documentation accurately and within established timeframes.
• Maintain individual records and online documentation for assigned caseloads.
• Review documentation for completeness and accuracy and provide retraining when needed.
• Coordinate required documentation with service coordination partners.
• Support individuals in maintaining maximum independence, dignity, and personal rights.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Services

Job description

QIDP Writing Specialist — Developmental Disabilities

Avento Health is recruiting a Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP) — Writing Specialist for a community-based residential program serving adults with developmental disabilities in Illinois. This position focuses heavily on service-plan documentation, written reporting, quality review, and coordination of supports that promote independence, dignity, and individual choice.

Location

Illinois

Salary

$62,000–$68,000 annually

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Implementation Strategies, monthly Q-notes, and other required reports.
• Help ensure outcomes identified in individual Personal Plans and Implementation Strategies are being addressed.
• Develop short-term objectives and review data to evaluate individual progress.
• Complete required documentation accurately and within established timeframes.
• Maintain individual records and online documentation for assigned caseloads.
• Review documentation for completeness and accuracy and provide retraining when needed.
• Coordinate required documentation with service coordination partners.
• Support individuals in maintaining maximum independence, dignity, and personal rights.
• Complete required continuing education, training, and competencies within established timeframes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services field.
• At least one year of directly related work experience.
• Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to complete detailed documentation and recordkeeping accurately.
• Valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance.
• Employees operating an agency vehicle must be over 25.
• Ability to obtain or maintain required competencies or certifications, including first aid, CPR, and medication administration, within prescribed timeframes.

Work Environment & Schedule

Work is performed in a confidential, community-based residential environment. Scheduled hours are assigned based on program needs and may include response to emergency situations. The role may involve contact with individuals displaying challenging, aggressive, or potentially unsafe behaviors. Extended sitting and occasional lifting or moving of objects or people may be required.

Benefits

Eligible employees may have access to medical plan options, dental coverage, vision coverage, virtual healthcare services, life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, voluntary life insurance, and long-term disability coverage. Eligibility requirements and waiting periods vary by benefit and weekly hours worked.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Avento Health provides equal recruiting opportunities to qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.