QIDP/SERVICE COORDINATOR – JOB DESCRIPTION/APPENDIX
RESPONSIBLE TO: Residential Administrator
FUNCTION:
To provide, monitor and supervise functional, continuous and meaningful active treatment for assigned individuals within the Resource Center’s Residential settings. (ICF- Intermediate Care Facilities and IRA-Individual Residential Alternative) in both the Day Services and Residential settings. Serves as the primary advocate for assigned individuals; acts as the facilitator of the Interdisciplinary Team to integrate, coordinate, implement, monitor and adjust, as needed, each individual’s plan; to ensure that program plans are implemented consistently in both settings and enable individuals to reach their maximum level of independence; by regulation, to be responsible for all aspects of programming, general welfare, quality of life and well-being for individuals on assigned caseload.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
An in-depth knowledge of developmental disabilities, continuous active treatment, and functional age-appropriate programming; the ability to synthesize and integrate information into a plan of programming; the ability to implement and oversee the implementation of such programming inclusive of clear and concise verbal and written communication skills; valid driver’s license; physical condition or reasonable accommodation(s) commensurate with the demands of the job.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability and willingness to work a schedule that is based upon the needs of the program and individuals served. Typical hours will be 10:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. or 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., to provide for early morning and late evening visits.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A Master’s Degree in a Human Services field and one (1) year of providing services to persons with Developmental Disabilities
OR
A Bachelor’s Degree in a Human Services field and three (3) years of experience in providing services to people with Developmental Disabilities
*Per regulation, Human Services Degrees are considered degrees in Art/Music/Dance Therapy, Audiology, Child & Family Studies, Community Mental Health, Counseling, Education, Gerontology, Guidance Counseling, Health Administration, Hospital Administration, Human Development, Human Services, Marriage and Family Therapy, Mental Health Counseling, Nursing, Nutrition, Occupational Therapy, Physical Education, Physical Therapy, Psychoanalysis, Psychology, Public Health, Recreation Therapy, Rehabilitation Counseling, Social Work, Sociology, Speech Communication, Speech Language Pathology, Speech Communication, Therapeutic Recreation, or Vocational Counseling.
Eligible to be assigned to an Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) or Individualized Residential Alternative (IRA)*
DUTIES
CLINICAL:
Develop and update the plan in accordance with regulatory requirements, as follows:
The plan will be developed based on the individual’s preferences, capabilities, and needs and/or Valued Outcomes;
The plan will be developed in conjunction with the person, his/her advocate, and all major providers of service;
Ensure completion of referrals for requested services and will follow-up with Service Providers to ensure that services are provided in accordance with the individual’s preferences and needs;
Complete initial assessments and review/update at least annually, or as the needs of the person changes;
Develop milestones, active treatment guides, life goals, and staff action plans to ensure continuous active treatment occurs and provide staff direction necessary for each service to provide adequate supports and services. Participates in development of Personal Expenditure Plans (PEP);
Ensure that interventions to manage inappropriate challenging behaviors are employed with sufficient safeguards and supervision to ensure that the safety, welfare and rights of the individual are adequately protected;
Review the Service Plan (CFA) or Life Plan semi-annually or more frequently if the person and/or his/her advocate request it, and…