Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (QIDP)

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The position of Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (QIDP) is unique to the ICF/IID program. This position can be central to the overall responsiveness and effectiveness of an active treatment program. Whether a supervisory or non-supervisory position, the QIDP is responsible to: Orchestrate all facets of the active treatment effort, including the IDT creation of relevant IPPs tailored to meet individual client needs; Effectively coordinate internal and external program services and supports to facilitate the acquisition of client skills and adaptive behaviors; and Promote competent interactions of residential staff with clients in program implementation and behavior management.

Breakdowns in the provision of needed services does not automatically equate with deficient practice with QIDP regulations. Non-compliance with QIDP regulations exist where the facility has failed to provide a QIDP or sufficient numbers of QIDPs to effectively perform these required functions or the QIDP(s) has failed to assertively attempt to integrate, coordinate and/or monitor each client’s active treatment program.

Elements of integrating, coordinating and monitoring active treatment programs include: Routinely observing clients across settings in program areas to assess effectiveness of program implementation and consistency of training effort to determine effectiveness of IPPs and making timely modifications to facilitate achieving desired skills or goals.

Routinely interacting with program staff across settings to assist in determining the effectiveness and continued relevance of program plans in meeting identified client needs. Determining the need for program revision based on client performance. Identifying inconsistencies in training approaches or programs not being implemented as written and facilitating the resolution of these inconsistencies.

Assures follow-up occurs for any recommendation for services, equipment or programs so that needed services and supplies are provided in a timely manner to meet the client’s needs. The number of QIDPs will vary depending on such factors as the number of clients the facility serves, the complexity of needs manifested by these clients, the number, qualifications and competencies of additional professional staff members, and whether or not other duties are assigned to the QIDP function.

The QIDP function may not be delegated to other employees even though the QIDP co-signs their work.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be 18 years or older Valid driver's license w/ clean 3-year record Ability to lift 50lb Qualifications: Has at least one year of experience working directly with persons with intellectual disability or other developmental disabilities. They can be: A doctor of medicine osteopathy. A registered nurse. An individual who holds at least a bachelor's degree in a professional category specified in paragraph (b)(5) of this section

• To be designated as a human services professional an individual must have at least a bachelor's degree in a human services field (including, but not limited to: sociology, special education, rehabilitation counseling, and psychology). Excellent Benefit Package Includes: Medical/Dental/Prescription and TELADOC Paid time off (PTO) Tuition Reimbursement Holiday Pay 401K Retirement Plan Employer PAID Short Term Disability. Employer PAID Life Insurance Voluntary Life Insurance & Long Term Disability also available. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Service Recognition Benefit