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QIDP – LIBENU CILA HOMES

Job Title:      QIDP – LIBENU CILA HOMES
Department: Community Living Services
Qualifications: Must be legally eligible to work in the United States
Education: Minimum:  Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Education, Human Services or related field
Experience: Minimum of one year of related experience with individuals who have intellectual/developmental disabilities
Preferred: Supervisory experience, 2 years of experience in community based residential programs, knowledge of Jewish traditions and practices.

Skills:
Leadership: a demonstrated ability to lead people and get results
Planning: Think ahead and plan over a given time span; attention to details;
Communication: Strong verbal and written communication; prompt response to emails and phone calls
Conflict resolution: Proactive approach to problem solving and conflict resolution
Supervisory: Manage, direct, motivate, and inspire staff; strong interpersonal skills
Collaboration: Work with supervisors, professionals, partners, and parents to create exceptional client experiences.
Health and Safety: Detailed-oriented attention and action to all health, safety, and cleanliness issues.
Physical Demands: Must be able to perform a two person lift.

General Duties:

Clearbrook
The QIDP is functions in the role of the primary manager for all clients, coordinating all services across environments. The QIDP is responsible on a day to day basis for ensuring the integration, coordination, and monitoring of the active treatment program for each of the Libenu CILA clients.

The QIDP directly supervises the Direct Service Providers – Residential Counselors. The QIDP is directly supervised by the Clearbrook Coordinator of Living Services and interacts with Libenu’s Director of Residential Services. This will include acting in the role of primary point of contact and communication for all programs and families / advocates.

Libenu
The QIDP communicates and collablorates with Libenu staff and reflects Libenu’s core values, promotes community inclusion and belonging for clients, and maintains a gold standard of care in the Libenu homes. 

Essential Functions:

Program:

1. Model best practices, and train direct service staff on client strategies, outcomes, medical and behavioral needs, and other aspects of client support.
2. Have comprehensive knowledge of the needs, strengths, and history of each client to whom she/he is assigned.
3. Coordinate and head the Community Support Team necessary for the development, review, and revision of each client’s active treatment program as outlined in the Individual Service/Person Centered Plan.
4. Maintain timely, consistent, and valid data on each client’s individual goals ands use that data for the revision of the Individual Service/Person Centered Plan.
5. Ensure that proper releases and consents are obtained and maintained in the client file for all behavior programs, medical treatments (as needed), photographic requests, funding source requests, etc.
6. Ensure that each client’s Service Plan is reviewed monthly by the proper staf or consultant.
7. Make referral to behavior staff, consultants, or outside services required by the client.
8. Work directly with the Direct Service Providers – Residential Counselors, Therapy Aides, Nurses, and other staff to ensure that the programs and techniques are carried out in a coordinated fashion and as set up by the Community Support Team.
9. Develop and maintain family/guardian/correspondent contacts necessary for the coordination of each client‘s Service Plan and for the proper maintenance of the client’s social and family relationships outside the facility. Keep record of these contacts.
10. Make re(erral to nurse for medical appointments or to report medical or physical concerns.
11. Ensure that all supports are provided for medical appointments, including direct involvement by QIDP if necessary.
12. Ensure recreational and social schedules for large group, small group, and 1:1 outings are developed with the input of clients and Residential Counselors.
13. Provide direct care as needed in cases when Residential Counselors are out on activities or absent.
14. Ensure that menus are being planned and followed in accordance with state or departmental regulations. The Q is responsible for the planning of meals and ensuring proper food supplies are provided for all clients.
15. Conduct and document monthly client/house meetings in each home, reviewing with clients core areas of concern (menus, satisfactions, needs in the home, planning of activities, etc)
16. Review Medication Administration Records (MAR) on a weekly basis and report all errors to the Nurse immediately.
17. Maintain ongoing communication with parents and guardians.
18. Work collaboratively with Libenu staff to ensure that the organzation’s policies and values are consistently implemented.
19. Perform any other duties as assigned. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Administration:

Develop and coordinate shift assignments and obtain substitutes with the approval of the Coordinator or Director as needed.

Head staff meetings at least twice a month.

Ensure that the homes are adequately staffed with Residential Counselors.

Participate in agency committees as assigned.

Conduct staff meetings at least once a month.

CILA OIDPs run programs that are open and active 24 hours a day, seven days a week. As such, oHice times will be flexible in order to accommodate those hours. Office hours must be approved by the Q’s supervisor to ensure that all essential office functions and meetings are properly attended.

Complete case management and medical service paperwork within Department of Human Services (DHS) standards and timeframes to ensure rates are aligned with client needs.

Ensures timely completion of all client paperwork, including attendance and documentation data on all goal objectives and support developed with client; client rights and releases are signed annually and are current, as required by Agency and DHS Policy

Monitor and assess the use of awarded hours with the Primary QIDP, Program Managers, and Director, apply for additional support funding for clients when necessary and respond to all requests for documentation from DHS in a timely manner.

Maintain program compliance with Clearbrook and Libenu  requirements.

Complete quality assurance duties which include being knowledgeable of the DHS Settings rule; maintain client records, and all medical documentation.

Assist in coordinating client intake, admission, transfers, and discharge in conjunction with the Outreach Manager, Program Manager and Primary QIDP

Collaborate with Individual Service Coordinator (ISC) and Home-Based Facilitator or Service Direct Administrator (SDA) ensuring ICAP scores, Assessments, Q-Notes, Discovery Tool, Personal Plan, Implementation Strategies, and all relevant updates are completed annually, within DHS required guidelines and time frames

Provide direct support in problem or crisis situations as required.

Training:

1. Attend and pass the QIDP class offered by Clearbrook.
2. Complete mandatory training annually. 
3. Must maintain CEU’s for the QIDP certification throughout employment

Job Classifications:

Pay- Salaried

Overtime- Exempt

Work Hours- Full Time with Cell Phone 

Benefits- Eligible

Reports to- Clearbrook Coordinator

Physical and Environmental Requirements:

The Americans with Disa6i/ities Act prohibits discrimination against any qualified individual with a disability. To be qualified for this position an individual must meet the following standards and be able to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Must pass pre-employment physical and drug test within 10 days of the job offer. 
• Must pass an Illinois state criminal background check with no disqualifying conditions. 
• Must pass TB test within 30 days of employment.
• Must be at least 18 years o( age. Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must furnish proof of vehicle insurance. Must be QIDP certified within 120 days. 
• Must be insurable by Clearbrook.

Physical and Environmental Requirements:

• Work may be performed in a variety of settings with varying levels of cleanliness, noise, etc. 
• Occasional exposure to aggressive clients.
• Exposure to bloodborne or airborne pathogens. 
• Hazards typically present in a home environment.

Send resume and cover letter to Dina@Libenu.org.