Senior QIDP (J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center)

Health & Human Services; United States; On-site; USD 41,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) seeks a Senior QIDP at J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center to oversee residential life and develop resident plans. You will work with home QIDPs to ensure active treatment and compliant services across facilities.

The role emphasizes planning, evaluation, and implementation of strategies to improve care while meeting federal and state requirements.

Qualifications

• Documented experience as QIDP or Qualified Professional.
• Experience developing programs and/or person care plans.
• Strong knowledge of intellectual and developmental disabilities concepts.
• Skills in individualized educational planning and outcome documentation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee residential life for residents, including program plans and objectives.
• Develop and maintain resident plans, teaching objectives and active treatment.
• Ensure compliance with ICF standards and state/federal statutes.
• Identify strengths/weaknesses in service delivery and propose improvements.

Skills

QIDP experience

Program development

IDD knowledge

Individual plan docs

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field

Job description

Agency Dept of Health and Human Services Division J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center Job Classification Title Human Services Provider Prog Coord II (NS) Position Number Grade NC09

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

Description of Work

This position, under the direction of the Area Director, works directly with the home QIDPs in overseeing all aspects of residential life for the people that live at JIRDC including the development, administration and maintenance of resident’s individual program plans, teaching objectives, and active treatment . This is to ensure compliance with Federal Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) Standards, State and Federal Statutes and facility operational policies. The Senior QIDP works to identify strengths and weaknesses in homes’ service delivery systems. From that information he/she works with the QIDP to develop results-based strategies to improve and maintain appropriate services within each home.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

As of 2/1/26, the new salary range: Salary Range: $41,206.00 - $72,113.00 Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs )/Management Preferences are not required.

• Documented experience working as a Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP) or Qualified Professional (QP).
• Documented experience developing programs and/or person care plans.
• Thorough knowledge of the concepts, practices, and techniques of the field of intellectual and other developmental disabilities.
• Documented skills in individualized educational planning, and/ or individual service planning and outcome documentation.

This Position Is Designated As Mandatory And Must Report Or Stay Over During Adverse Weather Events.

Shift Hours

Monday – Friday - 8:00 am – 5:00p with variation

About J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center

The J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center in Morganton, North Carolina is an ICF certified facility for individuals with intellectual disabilities. We provide comprehensive residential care to citizens from 37 counties in the western portion of the state. JIRDC is a caring community where professionals work with people of various ages, cognitive, & functional abilities. The J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center is located just an hour from the Queen City of Charlotte, home of the Carolina Panthers and the City of Asheville, home to the world renowned Biltmore Estate and Grove Park Inn. Our facility sits on one of the most picturesque properties in Burke County. We are nestled at the foot of the Blue Ridge and South Mountains and just minutes from beautiful Lake James. Nearby Pisgah National Forest offers outdoor adventure and fun for the whole family.

Supplemental Contact Information

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about DHHS: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/. Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. Also, the use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campuses. All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy. DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 303, our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated, or justice involved.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelor’s degree in a human services or related field from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience providing professional or direct services (either paid or volunteer) in a setting that serves individuals with disabilities.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

State Application Resources/Frequently Asked Questions

Valuing Education and Experience The State of North Carolina values the knowledge and experience of our jobseekers and current state employees. Approximately 91 percent of state job classifications allow experience to be substituted for education or do not require a post-secondary degree. Learn more about how you may qualify for a position through education or directly related experience, or a combination of both, with the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide.

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