QUALIFIED INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES PROFESSIONAL (QIDP), ICF (IDD Services)

Innovative Life

Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY)

Hybrid

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Innovative Life in Washington, DC is seeking a Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP) for ICF/IDD to lead ISP development, oversight of active treatment, and regulatory compliance for residents.

You will coordinate with nursing, medical, behavioral, and therapeutic professionals, ensure survey readiness, and participate in DOH inspections. Onboarding is in-person, with mandatory training prior to independent duties.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Social Services, Human Services, or related field (required)
Master's degree preferred
Minimum one (1) year of experience in ICF/IDD or regulated residential services preferred
Experience with active treatment documentation and regulatory compliance strongly preferred
Experience working within interdisciplinary medical and clinical teams
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and electronic health record systems

Responsibilities

Develop and update ISPs in accordance with ICF/IDD federal regulations
Ensure goals are measurable, time-limited, and consistent with active treatment standards
Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and care planning
Monitor implementation of programs to ensure services are not custodial but therapeutic in nature
Review data collection weekly to ensure compliance and effectiveness
Ensure documentation aligns with ICF/IDD regulatory requirements
Participate in DOH surveys, audits, and regulatory reviews
Respond to deficiencies and assist in development of Plans of Correction
Maintain documentation and records in accordance with federal and local standards
Coordinate with QA and leadership teams to support continuous compliance
Work closely with nurses, physicians, therapists, psychologists, and other professionals
Monitor medical, behavioral, and therapeutic supports for integration into the ISP
Provide technical assistance to RCs and DSPs on active treatment implementation
Observe programming and provide corrective guidance
Address documentation deficiencies and elevate concerns appropriately
Prepare Court Reports when required
Interact professionally with families, advocates, attorneys, DDS Service Coordinators, and QRS personnel

Skills

Strong communication

Interdisciplinary coordination

Microsoft Office proficiency

EHR systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Services, Human Services, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Description

Program: Innovative Life Solutions – ICF/IDD

Location: Washington, DC

Employment Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Monday – Friday, Daytime Hours (participation in surveys, meetings, or audits as required)

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP) – ICF is responsible for the development, implementation oversight, and regulatory compliance of Individual Service Plans (ISPs) for individuals residing in an Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF/IDD).

This role ensures that services meet federal ICF/IDD regulations, active treatment standards, and

all applicable Department of Health (DOH) and DDS requirements. The QIDP serves as the clinical lead for assigned individuals and is accountable for ensuring documentation, interdisciplinary coordination, and service implementation meet survey readiness standards at all times.

This is a high-compliance, high-accountability role requiring detailed knowledge of ICF regulations and active treatment requirements.

This position includes mandatory in-person onboarding and training prior to independently performing job duties.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY & SERVICE ENVIRONMENT

Applicants should be comfortable with the following realities of the position:

Managing a caseload of individuals residing in an ICF/IDD setting
Ensuring services meet federal ICF regulations and active treatment standards
Developing and updating ISPs in accordance with ICF interdisciplinary requirements
Conducting frequent service observations and documentation reviews
Reviewing data collection weekly to ensure active treatment compliance
Participating in and preparing for DOH surveys and regulatory inspections
Coordinating closely with nursing, medical, behavioral, and therapeutic professionals
Addressing deficiencies identified during audits or surveys with corrective action follow-through
Maintaining survey readiness at all times

Reports To: Program Manager / Director of Residential Services

Supervises: Functional oversight of RCs, FCs, DSPs, and interdisciplinary team coordination (no direct HR disciplinary authority unless designated)

Performance Reviews

90-Day Probationary Review
Annual reviews thereafter
Additional reviews as needed

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

ISP Development & Active Treatment Oversight

Develop and update ISPs in accordance with ICF/IDD federal regulations
Ensure goals are measurable, time-limited, and consistent with active treatment standards
Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and care planning
Monitor implementation of programs to ensure services are not custodial but therapeutic in nature
Review data collection weekly to ensure compliance and effectiveness

Regulatory Compliance & Survey Readiness

Ensure documentation aligns with ICF/IDD regulatory requirements
Participate in DOH surveys, audits, and regulatory reviews
Respond to deficiencies and assist in development of Plans of Correction
Maintain documentation and records in accordance with federal and local standards
Coordinate with QA and leadership teams to support continuous compliance

Interdisciplinary Coordination

Work closely with nurses, physicians, therapists, psychologists, and other professionals
Monitor medical, behavioral, and therapeutic supports for integration into the ISP
Ensure communication across disciplines is documented and timely Staff Guidance & Technical Assistance
Provide technical assistance to RCs and DSPs on active treatment implementation
Observe programming and provide corrective guidance
Address documentation deficiencies and elevate concerns appropriately

Court & External Representation (if applicable)

Prepare Court Reports when required
Interact professionally with families, advocates, attorneys, DDS Service Coordinators, and QRS personnel

Requirements

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Social Services, Human Services, or related field (required)
Master's degree preferred
Minimum one (1) year of experience in ICF/IDD or regulated residential services preferred
Experience with active treatment documentation and regulatory compliance strongly preferred
Experience working within interdisciplinary medical and clinical teams
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and electronic health record systems

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING

CPR & First Aid (Required)
Crisis Prevention / Intervention Training (Required)
Must meet DC DDS and federal requirements for QIDP designation in an ICF setting
Maintenance of current Health Certificate
Successful completion of all required DDS, DOH, and federal regulatory training

MANDATORY PRE-EMPLOYMENT TRAINING & ONBOARDING REQUIREMENTS

All candidates selected for this position must complete a mandatory, in-person onboarding and training program as a condition of employment.