Qualified Professional

About the role

The Qualified Professional serves as the center of the interdisciplinary service team, which consists of nurses, Direct Care Associates, the Administrator, and Group Home Manager, to guide the development of person-centered plans and overall programs. This role coordinates and monitors services and supports needed to address each person’s goals and desired outcomes, including health and well-being, psychological needs, and promotion of personal independence. The QP assists individuals in identifying and communicating their requests and needs, supervises and integrates person-centered plans, and monitors progress toward personal, clinical, and functional outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate IDT meetings and Individualized Service Plans (ISPs).
• Assist individuals in identifying and communicating their requests and needs for services and supports through direct interviews.
• Supervise, integrate, and coordinate person-centered plans while monitoring progress toward personal, clinical, and functional outcomes.
• Initiate periodic reviews, investigations, modifications, and adjustments by soliciting feedback from individuals as their needs and goals change.
• Review assessments completed by individuals and other members of the interdisciplinary team to help them meet their full potential.
• Supervise and write person-centered plans based on assessments, interviews, and observations.
• Oversee residential activities, including home appearance, leisure materials, cleanliness, and community integration to ensure health and safety.
• Visit vocational centers, residential homes, and other service areas to assess the implementation of person-centered plans.
• Report to the Administrator and collaborate with colleagues to maintain communication, standardize procedures, and improve workflow.
• Monitor activities to ensure quality assurance and state survey improvements are implemented.
• Serve as the link between individuals, their families, and legal guardians to gain approval for services provided.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Social Services, Human Services, or Special Education required; Master’s degree a plus.
• Minimum 2 years of experience working with persons with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities required; 1-year experience if paired with a Master’s degree.
• Working knowledge of applicable regulations for service offerings.
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
• Supervisory/management experience and experience writing person-centered (individualized service) plans preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to lift 50 lbs; must be able to lift a minimum of 30 lbs.
• Must be able to pull a minimum of 30 lbs.
• Must be able to squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, and stoop.
• Must be able to regularly use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Required to regularly stand and walk.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in CPR from the floor level, requiring work on hands, knees, bending, standing, and lifting.
• Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.
• Must be able to talk and hear.

Pre-employment Screening

• Complete criminal background check.
• Name checked in the OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities registry.
• Drug testing.
• Education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements.
• Proof of employment history or references (if required).
• For positions requiring driving: proof of driver’s license, driver’s insurance, and vehicle.

Benefits

• Payactiv: Early access to earned wages before payday.
• Employee perks and discount program: Savings on various services and products.
• Paid Time Off: Available for full-time employees.
• Health/Insurance: Available for full-time employees.
• 401(k) retirement savings program.
• Wellbeing Programs: Physical, emotional, and financial support.
• Chronic Disease Management: Programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees).
• Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities.

Contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for the above benefits.

Pay

$45,000.00 annually.

About RHA

At RHA Health Services, we help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health, and/or substance use needs live their best lives. Our mission is to provide a safe and healthy environment while creating opportunities for personal outcomes. For over 30 years, the people we serve and support have remained at the center of everything we do. RHA currently provides services in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and New Jersey.