Qualified Professional - Program Supervisor

Nevins, Inc; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits available for full-time employees

Job summary

Nevins, Inc is hiring for a full-time Qualified Professional in Charlotte, NC. This role involves assisting individuals with developmental disabilities in exploring vocational options and setting personal goals. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree and specific experience working in the field. Responsibilities include compliance with state regulations, direct supervision of staff, and ongoing communication with treatment teams. A salary between $45,000 to $50,000 is offered, with no remote work availability.

Qualifications

• Experience: 2 years with developmental disabilities or 3 years with unrelated degree.
• Must qualify as a Qualified Professional or be supervised until qualified.
• Work authorization: Must be authorized to work in the US.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals in exploring vocational options and setting goals.
• Ensure compliance with Innovations Waiver Services and state regulations.
• Conduct assessments to determine individual needs and preferences.

Skills

Knowledge of Behavioral Health Standards

Microsoft 365

Clinical supervision

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Special Education, Psychology, Sociology, or related field

Tools

Funder source software

Job description

Qualifications

• Experience: 2 years working with people with developmental and/or similar disabilities if degree is in a related field or 3 years if degree is in an unrelated field. Must qualify as a Qualified Professional or be supervised by a QP until qualified and fully privileged. Knowledge of Behavioral Health Standards and funding sources required.
• Computer Skills: Knowledge of and skill in utilizing Microsoft 365.
• Certificates and Licenses: Qualified Professional (QP).
• Education: Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four‑year college or university in Special Education, Psychology, Sociology, or related field required.
• Work Authorization: United States.

Job Details

• Reports To: Director of Clinical Services
• Supervises: Innovations and Private Pay Staff
• Job Type: Full-time
• Schedule: Monday to Friday / 8am‑4pm
• Hours per week: 40
• Benefits: Available for full‑time employees
• Work Remotely: No
• Visa Sponsorship: No, not providing sponsorship for this job
• Job Location: 3523 Nevin Road, Charlotte, NC 28269
• Salary Range: 45k to 50k

The primary duty of the position is the responsibility for assisting individuals in exploring vocational options, setting goals, and establishing needed services and supports to reach those goals. Goals and / or needed supports and services may extend beyond the vocational realm into any area of the individual’s life and may include assessment, planning, support, guidance, coordination, and implementation. The Qualified Professional is responsible for meeting necessary planning and documentation requirements per clinical policy guidelines of funding sources.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Ensures that program activities are in compliance with Innovations Waiver Services/B-3 as well as state laws and regulations.
2. Assesses the needs, strengths, and preferences of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
3. Assists individuals in developing and/or selecting supports and services to meet individual needs.
4. Ensures the confidentiality of individuals, including their records and individual supports and services provided.
5. Knowledge of funder sources software and ability to utilize funder source software.
6. Serves as medical billing back‑up and support.
7. Participates in developing annual person‑centered plan in conjunction with the treatment team as appropriate.
8. Maintains ongoing communication with all treatment team members.
9. Reviews plan and goals quarterly and amends as needed.
10. Advise direct support professionals of program participant goals and monitors quantifiable goal progress.
11. Supervises direct support professionals providing clinical supervision as appropriate.
12. Conducts quarterly clinical supervision reviews and annual performance reviews, recommending professional development opportunities as needed.
13. Ensures that program participants are aware of other referral resources available within the community.
14. Responds as needed to behavioral support needs of program participants.
15. Attends and participates in all mandated meetings, trainings, professional conferences, and seminars.
16. Fosters a safe and healthy environment for all program participants, staff, and visitors.
17. Monitors and records incidents and accidents.
18. Provides first aid and emergency care as needed.
19. Always demonstrates professional behavior.
20. Accepts and responds positively to program changes.
21. Provides training to individuals and staff, as necessary.
22. Conducts monthly meetings with individuals we support to ensure opportunity for expression of needs, concerns, and input.
23. Transports individuals as needed.
24. Responds as needed in emergency situations.
25. Supervises all aspects of private pay program including generation of monthly billing and coordinating activities for program participants.
26. Responsible for monitoring and approving timeclock for direct reports.
27. Set up new staff credentials in electronic healthcare record.
28. Other related duties as assigned.