Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional

About the role

As a Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (QIDP) at Pathfinder, you'll help ensure the people we support have individualized plans, meaningful goals, and the support they need to live, learn, and work successfully as active members of their communities. You'll work closely with individuals, families, Direct Support Professionals, Group Home Managers, and other members of the Interdisciplinary Team to make sure services are person-centered, consistent, and focused on what matters most to each person.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee Individual Support Plans (ISPs) to ensure they are person-centered and reflect each individual's wants, needs, and goals.
• Use person-centered thinking skills and tools in conversations, team meetings, planning, and daily interactions.
• Develop appropriate Behavior Support Plans (BSPs) when needed and seek Human Rights Committee (HRC) approval for plans requiring review.
• Maintain accurate group home files electronically in Provide and in paper form, as needed.
• Participate in person-centered planning and ISP meetings with individuals, families, staff, and community partners.
• Help staff properly implement individual goals, objectives, and Behavior Support Plans.
• Work alongside DSPs in group homes to demonstrate and reinforce person-centered support practices.
• Collaborate closely with Group Home Managers to ensure information is communicated consistently to house staff and IDT members.
• Provide leadership, direction, mentoring, and training to Direct Support Professionals and others.
• Help staff maintain an ongoing, flexible schedule that includes direct support in assigned group homes.
• Review processes and procedures and recommend adjustments that improve services and supports.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required in a developmental human service or therapy field.
• Minimum of two years of experience in the Human Service field.
• Proven team management skills.
• Ability to interpret, or learn to interpret, financials.
• Goal driven. Positive attitude and team player who welcomes collaborative decision making.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, if needed.
• Crisis prevention, intervention, and teaching skills.
• Valid driver’s license and current auto insurance required.
• Ability to speak, hear, and read the English language.