Clinical QDIP Specialist

About the role

The Mishkon Division provides support and services in a healthy and safe environment for adults living with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) in residential programs and in the community. Our core values are to provide a healthy and safe environment that promotes person centered planning, community integration, and close collaboration with families and the community. This is all accomplished through an Orthodox Jewish lens, and with an understanding that staff, at all levels of the division, is the determining factor in achieving positive outcomes for our clients.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and monitor Individualized Program Plan (IPP)
• Create and revise Individual Program Plans based on assessments and observed progress
• Initiate periodic reviews and ensure timely updates to IPP track and record progress via monthly notes, 30-day, quarterly, semi-annual reviews
• Carefully coordinate and integrate active treatment services in compliance with OPWDD, CMS, and DOH regulations
• Maintain adherence to OPWDD, CMS, and DOH standards, including Reg. 686 and 42 CFR483.430
• Facilitate Interdisciplinary Team Meetings
• Actively join team meetings, provide leadership, and maintain clear and detailed records to ensure needs are met and services adjusted
• Promote skill development
• Ensure individuals receive training in communication, socialization, self-care, and community integration
• Maintain Documentation
• Record monthly progress notes, care reviews, and treatment updates in compliance with DOH standards
• Coordinate Services
• Ensure timely provision of medical, therapeutic, behavioral, and habilitative services
• Strongly advocate for individuals
• Interact with individuals daily, promote individual rights, dignity, preferences, and choices in all aspects of care planning and delivery
• Committee Member
• Actively contribute to the annual, semi-annual and emergency Human Rights and Informed Consent Committee
• Train and Supervise Staff
• Provide training on active treatment principles-goals/valued outcomes (e.g., communication, socialization, toileting, household tasks, in the community), clinically required training as per State regulations and documentation standards
• Maintain Follow-Up
• Track and ensure completion of all recommended services and interventions including medical, therapeutic and behavioral supports
• Support for Progressive Conditions
• Assist and collaborate with team to help maintain functional abilities and quality of life
• Collaboration with varied stakeholders
• Work with stakeholders including joining psychiatric appointments and day program meetings monthly and as needed, and maintain regular communication with families, hospitals, providers, etc. as it relates to the individual’s care
• Participate in OPWDD and DOH audit preparation and in audits as required

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Services related field
• Two years' experience in working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities or related fields

Skills

• Comprehensive knowledge and application of OPWDD and DOH regulations
• Strong communication skills in both writing and speaking skills
• Proficient in goal assessments and implementation; training and mentoring staff
• Effective problem-solving abilities and adaptability
• Strong collaborator and effective trainer
• Be technology savvy; ability to learn software applications including use of data and trend analysis
• Organized, meticulous and ability to manage multiple priorities

Benefits

• Generous vacation time, in addition to paid agency holidays and sick days
• Affordable and high-quality medical/dental/vision plans
• Tuition assistance and educational loan forgiveness
• Free continuing education opportunities
• 403(b) retirement benefits and a pension
• Flexible spending accounts for health and transportation
• 24/7 Accessible Employee Assistance Program
• Life and disability insurance