Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional
Stryker Corporation, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (QIDP)
Salary Range: $70,304.00 - $72,000.00 per year • Full Time
Job Summary The QIDP is a leadership role within Home of Guiding Hands’ Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) programs. This position is responsible for ensuring individuals we support receive high-quality, person-centered services that meet Title 17 and Title 22 requirements while promoting dignity, independence, and inclusion.
As a QIDP, you will collaborate closely with individuals served, families/guardians, interdisciplinary teams, and Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to design, implement, and monitor Individual Service Plans (ISPs). This role also carries 24-hour responsibility for the health, safety, and overall quality of services in assigned residential homes.
What You’ll Be Doing Consumer Services
Serve as Chairperson of the Interdisciplinary Team and oversee ISP development
Participate in pre-admission interviews and transition planning
Identify individual strengths, needs, and goals
Design, implement, and monitor individualized programs
Review and revise programs at least quarterly
Coordinate services with schools, day programs, consultants, community agencies, and families
Advocate for consumer rights and ensure follow-through on all team decisions
Ensure compliance with agency policies and state and federal regulations
Staff Supervision & Training
Supervise Residential Supervisors and Residential Service Technicians
Provide coaching, training, and ongoing performance feedback
Conduct staff evaluations and implement corrective action when needed
Ensure staff compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations
Administrative Responsibilities
Complete documentation and inter-agency paperwork accurately and on time
Manage departmental budgets and address variances proactively
Ensure adequate staffing and scheduling coverage
Attend required meetings and facilitate Human Rights meetings
Lead Mock Survey teams as assigned
Maintain availability via cell phone and flexible scheduling
Communication
Communicate effectively with interdisciplinary team members, families, case managers, and consultants
Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential documentation
Requirements Qualifications Education & Credentials
Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a related field OR valid California certification/registration in:
Education, OT, PT, RN, Rehabilitation Counseling, Speech Pathology, MD, or Osteopathy
Current CPR/First Aid certification (required)
Experience
Minimum 1 year working with individuals with developmental disabilities
Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience
Experience managing multiple sites and a caseload of up to 18 individuals
Knowledge & Skills
Knowledge of HIPAA and patient privacy regulations
Proficient in basic computer applications
Strong organizational, time-management, and multitasking skills
Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building abilities
Physical & Functional Requirements
Ability to lift up to 30 lbs regularly and up to 50 lbs occasionally
Ability to perform household tasks (meal prep, cleaning, laundry)
Ability to drive agency vehicles safely in all conditions
Frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting, and transferring residents
Our Values
Innovation – We challenge the status quo and seek better ways to serve
Collaboration – Teamwork and communication are central to our culture
Accountability – We take ownership of our work and commitments
Respect – We treat everyone with dignity and inclusivity
Empathy – We lead with compassion and understanding
Work Environment Residential care setting. May include weekends, holidays, overtime, and on-call responsibilities. Exposure to viruses or infections is possible. Schedule may change based on operational needs.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Home of Guiding Hands is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.
About Home of Guiding Hands
Founded in 1967, Home of Guiding Hands is a nonprofit organization serving children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout San Diego and Imperial Counties. Our mission is to improve the lives of those we serve through a full continuum of care, including residential services, independent living support, respite care, and community-based programs.
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Salary Range: $70,304.00 - $72,000.00 per year • Full Time
Job Summary The QIDP is a leadership role within Home of Guiding Hands’ Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) programs. This position is responsible for ensuring individuals we support receive high-quality, person-centered services that meet Title 17 and Title 22 requirements while promoting dignity, independence, and inclusion.
As a QIDP, you will collaborate closely with individuals served, families/guardians, interdisciplinary teams, and Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to design, implement, and monitor Individual Service Plans (ISPs). This role also carries 24-hour responsibility for the health, safety, and overall quality of services in assigned residential homes.
What You’ll Be Doing Consumer Services
Serve as Chairperson of the Interdisciplinary Team and oversee ISP development
Participate in pre-admission interviews and transition planning
Identify individual strengths, needs, and goals
Design, implement, and monitor individualized programs
Review and revise programs at least quarterly
Coordinate services with schools, day programs, consultants, community agencies, and families
Advocate for consumer rights and ensure follow-through on all team decisions
Ensure compliance with agency policies and state and federal regulations
Staff Supervision & Training
Supervise Residential Supervisors and Residential Service Technicians
Provide coaching, training, and ongoing performance feedback
Conduct staff evaluations and implement corrective action when needed
Ensure staff compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations
Administrative Responsibilities
Complete documentation and inter-agency paperwork accurately and on time
Manage departmental budgets and address variances proactively
Ensure adequate staffing and scheduling coverage
Attend required meetings and facilitate Human Rights meetings
Lead Mock Survey teams as assigned
Maintain availability via cell phone and flexible scheduling
Communication
Communicate effectively with interdisciplinary team members, families, case managers, and consultants
Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential documentation
Requirements Qualifications Education & Credentials
Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a related field OR valid California certification/registration in:
Education, OT, PT, RN, Rehabilitation Counseling, Speech Pathology, MD, or Osteopathy
Current CPR/First Aid certification (required)
Experience
Minimum 1 year working with individuals with developmental disabilities
Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience
Experience managing multiple sites and a caseload of up to 18 individuals
Knowledge & Skills
Knowledge of HIPAA and patient privacy regulations
Proficient in basic computer applications
Strong organizational, time-management, and multitasking skills
Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building abilities
Physical & Functional Requirements
Ability to lift up to 30 lbs regularly and up to 50 lbs occasionally
Ability to perform household tasks (meal prep, cleaning, laundry)
Ability to drive agency vehicles safely in all conditions
Frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting, and transferring residents
Our Values
Innovation – We challenge the status quo and seek better ways to serve
Collaboration – Teamwork and communication are central to our culture
Accountability – We take ownership of our work and commitments
Respect – We treat everyone with dignity and inclusivity
Empathy – We lead with compassion and understanding
Work Environment Residential care setting. May include weekends, holidays, overtime, and on-call responsibilities. Exposure to viruses or infections is possible. Schedule may change based on operational needs.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Home of Guiding Hands is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.
About Home of Guiding Hands
Founded in 1967, Home of Guiding Hands is a nonprofit organization serving children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout San Diego and Imperial Counties. Our mission is to improve the lives of those we serve through a full continuum of care, including residential services, independent living support, respite care, and community-based programs.
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