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Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional

State of Ohio, Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States, 43050

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Job Description - Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (260000KO)

Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional ( 260000KO )

Organization Agency Contact Name and Information : Trina Kolakowski

Unposting Date Unposting Date: Ongoing

Work Location Work Location: Mt. Vernon Developmental Cente 1250 Vernonview Drive Mount Vernon 43050

Primary Location Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Knox County-Mount Vernon

Compensation : 29.34-36.65

Schedule Schedule: Full-time

Union : Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill Primary Job Skill: Direct Support/Direct Care

Technical Skills : Administrative support/services

Professional Skills : Attention to Detail

Agency Overview

Coordinates overall development & implementation of client-based habilitative programming (e.g., individual habilitation plan (IHP); individual program plan (IPP); individual behavior guidelines) & acts as chairperson of inter-disciplinary team meetings in order to coordinate comprehensive delivery of services (e.g., speech, medical, pharmacy, social services, psychology, psychiatry, vocational, educational) & model appropriate behavior/intervention to assigned caseload of 8-30 clients, supervises assigned staff (e.g., residential care supervisors; hospital aide coordinators; therapeutic program workers; teachers; activity therapy specialists; juvenile correctional officers; social workers) in delivery of services, trains staff in effective delivery of training techniques/methods, ensures habilitative services & documentation meet requirements (e.g., Medicaid ICF/IID) & maintains accurate records of program implementation, reviews programs to determine effectiveness/compliance & initiates modifications/corrective action if necessary.

Conducts periodic rounds of cottages/modules/units/buildings or other active treatment locations to ensure proper implementation of programming & to monitor staff (e.g., therapeutic program workers) in proper documentation, appropriate client interactions & compliance with Medicaid ICF/IID regulations & standards; acts as chairperson of team meetings to review, analyze & modify 30/90 day & annual reviews of client habilitation plans to include review of information prior to team meetings, chairing meetings, facilitation of discussion, development of goals & objectives for clients, prioritization of goals & objectives, proofreading minutes of meetings & writing of individual programs, changes to &/or modifications of client programs on ongoing basis & correction of deficiencies; participates in mock surveys of facilities; recommends proposed policies & procedures.

Coordinates client home visits, transfers (i.e., inter/intra facility) & discharges to ensure efficiency; acts as relief residential care supervisor &/or assists therapeutic program workers in training clients; attends meetings, training, workshops & seminars; serves on committees & task forces; acts as liaison with client families, guardians, case management staff &/or community-based staff; prepares reports, forms & correspondence related to clients & staff assigned; assists with coordination of youth admissions & releases.

Knowledge of Medicaid ICF/IID laws, rules, regulations & guidelines & state licensure standards*; Department of Developmental Disabilities policies & developmental center policies, or Department of Youth Services policies & juvenile facility policies*; supervisory principles & techniques; employee training & development; psychology; sociology; public relations; special education; rehabilitation counseling; management. Skill in use of calculator; personal computer. Ability to act as chairperson of inter-disciplinary team meetings; facilitate discussion & analyze/modify habilitation plans; gather multi-faceted data (e.g., psychology, social services, medical) & formulate individual habilitation plans; deal with many Medicaid ICF/IID regulations & determine specific course of action; calculate fractions, decimals & percentages; maintain accurate records; comprehend & discuss highly complex psychological, sociological, medical & social service material.

Why Work for the State of Ohio At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full‑time and part‑time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period

Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year

Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave

Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)

Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) &Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications Per Federal Register, Vol. 53. No. 107, Section 453.430, applicants must have at least one yr. of experience working directly with persons with intellectual or other developmental disabilities & is one of the following:

Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy

Registered Nurse

Individual who holds at least a bachelor’s degree in professional human services category (e.g., Psychology, Education, Anthropology).

Job Skills:

Direct Support/Direct Care

ADA Statement Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Drug-Free Workplace The State of Ohio is a drug‑free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non‑medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug‑Free Workplace Policy (HR‑39), and as outlined in the posting.

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