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Luther Home Of Mercy · 3 months ago

Program Manager/QIDP (Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional)-

Luther Home of Mercy is a ministry dedicated to enriching the lives and abilities of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. They are seeking a Program Manager/QIDP who will develop and monitor service and habilitation plans, provide leadership to staff, and ensure the health and safety needs of residents are met.

Assisted LivingCharityHealth CareNon ProfitNursing and Residential Care

Responsibilities

Provides ultimate direction and support to the Cottage supervisor and Direct Care Staff to ensure that resident’s health safety and programming needs are met. Leads the Cottage Leadership Team meetings and responsibilities. Serves as primary advocate for the residents on caseload and ensures that monitoring functions are completed appropriately
Coordinates the development and implementation of the Individuals Habilitation Plan (IHP) for each individual in the cottage. Writes initial IHP within the first 30days and reviews IHP process with 30-90-day review system and also completes necessary assessments and documents
Develops necessary assessments and plans as required by procedures and standards set forth by Medicaid and other standard setting authorities which include but not limited to annual comprehensive functional assessment, formal behavior management programs/guidelines, physical health and support plans, right modification forms. Provide appropriate training to staff regarding the above plans and procedures related to them
Assesses, develops and implements formal behavior management programs and/or guidelines for each resident as needed, and serves as a resource in the organization’s approaches to behavior support/crisis prevention to other staff members
Facilitates various interdisciplinary team meetings to resolve concerns that arise in the ongoing evaluation, monitoring and implementation of the IHP plans; which include admission meetings, initial IHP, annual IHP, monthly/quarterly reviews, special team meetings and discharge meetings to coordinate comprehensive delivery of services for appointed caseload. Provides input and makes recommendations for policy development. Responsible for documentation and recording of minutes at various meetings
Works cooperatively with nursing personnel to prepare information relating to and attend Medical Reviews, Dental appointments and other appointments when there is a serious health concern for an individual
Meet with appropriate staff and departments to solve problems and provide technical assistance
Facilitates and participates in necessary meetings regarding hospitalizations and Major Unusual incidents to respond to changes in resident needs and services as well as creating recommendations appropriate to the situation
Initiate Unusual Incident follow-up as needed, assist with Incident investigations and participate in incident trend analysis
Coordinates program services including but not limited to speech, medical, pharmacy, social services, psychology vocational, PT, OT, behavior management in addition to services with outside agencies
Develops and monitors the design and implementation of each residents daily active treatment schedule
Performs supervisory functions for assigned staff, including, but not limited to, personnel interviewing and selection, payroll and scheduling functions, performance evaluations and corrective action as required
Performs necessary reviews and checklists within the building to assure activities, programs and procedures are being carried out and appropriately monitored
Maintains appropriate communication with residents’ families and/or responsible parties regarding resident needs and capabilities
Maintain current knowledge in the field of DD and attend various in-services and workshops that are job related
Commitment to Luther Home of Mercy’s philosophy, policies and programs
Assist Program Service Department leadership in other related duties as specified

Qualification

Habilitation planningBehavior managementSupervisory experienceInterdisciplinary teamworkDocumentation skillsDisabilitiesCommunication skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Special Education, Psychology, Social Services or related field
At least one-year experience working directly with persons with disabilities
Ability to pass a BCI check
Ability to pass a drug and alcohol/physical check
Ability to lift 40+ lbs

Preferred

Supervisory experience

Benefits

403(b) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Life insurance
Mileage reimbursement
Paid orientation
Paid time off
Paid training
Vision insurance

Company

Luther Home Of Mercy

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Luther Home Of Mercy is a non-profit organization that helps individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
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