Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP)

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

Schedule Available:

8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday

Must be available to work additional hours as needed, including weekends, holidays, and on-call

The QIDP will provide support to our group homes in Granada Hills and Northridge. Candidate must be able to float between both locations.

Momentum is hiring a Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP) to develop and monitor training goals for adults with disabilities at our group homes. As a QIDP, you are responsible for working closely with our people supported to understand and gauge their level of physical and cognitive ability for the purpose of designing training goals. The QIDP, in the absence of the Administrator, may be responsible for assuming duties and responsibilities of the Administrator, including being on-call for emergency situations.The QIDP works closely with the Administrator, Registered Nurse (RN), Director of Program Services, and other Momentum staff.

Benefits (Full-time):

• 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)

Case Manager - QIDP Essential 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 persons Individual Service Plan (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
• Follows and implements company policies
• 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

Case Manager - QIDP 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

With 40 programs and service sites spanning several counties, Momentum is the largest nonprofit provider of direct support for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities in Southern California.

Momentum is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates. Momentum also considers qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment pursuant to California Law and, if applicable, the L.A. Fair Chance Ordinance.