Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional
State of Ohio, Cambridge, OH, United States
Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (260001PT)
Job Description
Organization Developmental Disabilities - Cambridge Developmental Center
Agency Contact Name and Information: 740.432.0497
Unposting Date Mar 16, 2026, 3:59:00 AM
Work Location Cambridge Developmental Center 66737 Old 21 Road Cambridge 43725-8987
Primary Location United States of America-OHIO-Guernsey County-Cambridge
Compensation 29.34
Schedule Full-time
Work Hours Flexible
Union Exempt from Union
Primary Job Skill Direct Support/Direct Care
Technical Skills Management, Administrative support/services
Professional Skills Attention to Detail, Decision Making, Verbal Communication, Written Communication
Agency Overview The Department of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) is a trauma informed care agency focused on implementing our core values and support to people with developmental disabilities. We oversee a statewide system of supportive services that focus on ensuring health and safety, supporting access to community participation and increasing opportunities for meaningful employment.
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. To request a reasonable accommodation due to disability, please contact ADA Coordinator by email at EEO-DiversityAffairs@dodd.ohio.gov.
Job Description DUTIES Independently manages & coordinates overall development & implementation of client-based habilitative programing (e.g., individual program plan, individual behavior guidelines, etc.) for approximately 16-24 individuals with developmental disabilities at the Cambridge Developmental Center. Chairs the interdisciplinary team & coordinate services from all internal & external support services (e.g., speech, medical, pharmacy, social services, psychology, psychiatry, vocational, education, recreational, occupational therapy, physical therapy, dental, dietary, etc.) in order to meet client needs & ensure quality care of care.
Ensures all rendered services are therapeutic, compliant with rules (e.g., individual program plan) & effective, to promote habilitation of the individual. Follows up on recommendations, observes program implementation & recommends program changes. Formulates & coordinates the annual comprehensive functional assessment for each client (e.g., coordinating & verifying information from all necessary disciplines to meet client needs). Completes a comprehensive annual individual plan and monthly analysis of each client’s status, needs, UIR trends & recommendations.
Calls & chairs special team meetings as clients need dictates. Coordinates input from all services & meeting minutes into an Individual program plan for each client & ensures that any discrepancies or conflicts between support services are resolved. Develops client training goals based upon team recommendation. Ensures documentation meets Medicaid & licensure standards & requirements, makes corrections & updates to deficiencies.
Supervises assigned staff: Hires (interviews & makes selection), trains, orients; completes performance evaluations, signs request for leave forms. Participates in step 1 hearings & disciplinary hearings; recommends discipline. Author & develop consents for behavior implementation, and work with Health and safety to develop prevention plans. Ensures staff are trained in effective delivery of training techniques/methods, ensures habilitative services & documentation meet requirements (e.g., develops forms, reviews program to determine effectiveness/compliance, discusses individual progress with service providers); assures compliance (e.g., reviews standards, monitors unit, corrects deficient areas) with rules, regulations & policies (e.g., licensure, DDD Administrative Rules & policies).
Conducts routine rounds of residential areas & other service facilities to ensure active treatment is administered as required (e.g., review staff/resident interaction, program/scenario implementation, rotation of attention, etc.) & ensure proper documentation of implementation; prepare for team meetings & collects data of resident progress; sets up regular & special meetings to discuss need for special programs & interventions.
Works with program disciplines to establish individual goals & objectives & prioritization of goals & objectives. Write individual programs, changes to &/or modifications of programs on ongoing basis & corrections of deficiencies. Models appropriate interactions & interventions (e.g., teaching strategies, prompt hierarchies, behavior management techniques) with individuals & staff; work with other departments to facilitate transfers of individuals (e.g., recommends placement, visits, etc.). Provides information (e.g., individual progress, adjustment to new living area, program options) for discussion with families, guardians, &/or community agencies & county boards of developmental disabilities, etc. Provides information to pre-survey & survey teams (e.g., answers questions, locates & explains documents); participates in writing & implementing plans of compliance to correct cited deficiencies; recommends proposed changes in policies and procedures.
Participates in planning meetings; may participate in community outreach activities (e.g., providing training, observation, meeting attendance); attends workshops/conferences, etc. Attends mandatory in-services & conducts training; serves on committees, acts for other QIDPs, as required; performs other duties within range & scope of position.
Major Worker Characteristics Knowledge of Medicaid/I.C.F./D.D. 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/I.C.F/D.D. regulations & determine specific course of action; calculate fractions, decimals & percentages; maintain accurate records; comprehend & discuss highly complex psychological, sociological, medical & social service material.
Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment Per federal register, Vol. 53, No. 107, section 453.430, applicants must have at least one year of experience working directly with persons with intellectual disabilities 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) category.
Unusual Working Conditions May be exposed to clients/consumers who display unpredictable & sometimes aggressive behavior; required to work a flex schedule; may be expected to perform temporary duties away from developmental center location to assigned caseload.
*developed after employment
Employment Contingent EMPLOYMENT CONTINGENT UPON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK PER 5123.081 ORC. ONLY APPLICANTS WHO CLEARLY INDICATE HOW THEY MEET OR EXCEED THE MINIMUM QUALS WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR AN INTERVIEW. NO ADDITIONAL MATERIAL WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE CLOSING DATE.
Accommodations for Persons with Disabilities If you are a person with a disability and modification of our interview procedures are necessary to accommodate you, we will do so. If contacted for an interview, please advise of the type of accommodation needed.
Qualifications Per Federal Register
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)
Supplemental Information Please provide, in detail, experience with Intermediate Care Facility and/or County Board experience.
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, positions may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39).
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Organization Developmental Disabilities - Cambridge Developmental Center
Agency Contact Name and Information: 740.432.0497
Unposting Date Mar 16, 2026, 3:59:00 AM
Work Location Cambridge Developmental Center 66737 Old 21 Road Cambridge 43725-8987
Primary Location United States of America-OHIO-Guernsey County-Cambridge
Compensation 29.34
Schedule Full-time
Work Hours Flexible
Union Exempt from Union
Primary Job Skill Direct Support/Direct Care
Technical Skills Management, Administrative support/services
Professional Skills Attention to Detail, Decision Making, Verbal Communication, Written Communication
Agency Overview The Department of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) is a trauma informed care agency focused on implementing our core values and support to people with developmental disabilities. We oversee a statewide system of supportive services that focus on ensuring health and safety, supporting access to community participation and increasing opportunities for meaningful employment.
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. To request a reasonable accommodation due to disability, please contact ADA Coordinator by email at EEO-DiversityAffairs@dodd.ohio.gov.
Job Description DUTIES Independently manages & coordinates overall development & implementation of client-based habilitative programing (e.g., individual program plan, individual behavior guidelines, etc.) for approximately 16-24 individuals with developmental disabilities at the Cambridge Developmental Center. Chairs the interdisciplinary team & coordinate services from all internal & external support services (e.g., speech, medical, pharmacy, social services, psychology, psychiatry, vocational, education, recreational, occupational therapy, physical therapy, dental, dietary, etc.) in order to meet client needs & ensure quality care of care.
Ensures all rendered services are therapeutic, compliant with rules (e.g., individual program plan) & effective, to promote habilitation of the individual. Follows up on recommendations, observes program implementation & recommends program changes. Formulates & coordinates the annual comprehensive functional assessment for each client (e.g., coordinating & verifying information from all necessary disciplines to meet client needs). Completes a comprehensive annual individual plan and monthly analysis of each client’s status, needs, UIR trends & recommendations.
Calls & chairs special team meetings as clients need dictates. Coordinates input from all services & meeting minutes into an Individual program plan for each client & ensures that any discrepancies or conflicts between support services are resolved. Develops client training goals based upon team recommendation. Ensures documentation meets Medicaid & licensure standards & requirements, makes corrections & updates to deficiencies.
Supervises assigned staff: Hires (interviews & makes selection), trains, orients; completes performance evaluations, signs request for leave forms. Participates in step 1 hearings & disciplinary hearings; recommends discipline. Author & develop consents for behavior implementation, and work with Health and safety to develop prevention plans. Ensures staff are trained in effective delivery of training techniques/methods, ensures habilitative services & documentation meet requirements (e.g., develops forms, reviews program to determine effectiveness/compliance, discusses individual progress with service providers); assures compliance (e.g., reviews standards, monitors unit, corrects deficient areas) with rules, regulations & policies (e.g., licensure, DDD Administrative Rules & policies).
Conducts routine rounds of residential areas & other service facilities to ensure active treatment is administered as required (e.g., review staff/resident interaction, program/scenario implementation, rotation of attention, etc.) & ensure proper documentation of implementation; prepare for team meetings & collects data of resident progress; sets up regular & special meetings to discuss need for special programs & interventions.
Works with program disciplines to establish individual goals & objectives & prioritization of goals & objectives. Write individual programs, changes to &/or modifications of programs on ongoing basis & corrections of deficiencies. Models appropriate interactions & interventions (e.g., teaching strategies, prompt hierarchies, behavior management techniques) with individuals & staff; work with other departments to facilitate transfers of individuals (e.g., recommends placement, visits, etc.). Provides information (e.g., individual progress, adjustment to new living area, program options) for discussion with families, guardians, &/or community agencies & county boards of developmental disabilities, etc. Provides information to pre-survey & survey teams (e.g., answers questions, locates & explains documents); participates in writing & implementing plans of compliance to correct cited deficiencies; recommends proposed changes in policies and procedures.
Participates in planning meetings; may participate in community outreach activities (e.g., providing training, observation, meeting attendance); attends workshops/conferences, etc. Attends mandatory in-services & conducts training; serves on committees, acts for other QIDPs, as required; performs other duties within range & scope of position.
Major Worker Characteristics Knowledge of Medicaid/I.C.F./D.D. 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/I.C.F/D.D. regulations & determine specific course of action; calculate fractions, decimals & percentages; maintain accurate records; comprehend & discuss highly complex psychological, sociological, medical & social service material.
Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment Per federal register, Vol. 53, No. 107, section 453.430, applicants must have at least one year of experience working directly with persons with intellectual disabilities 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) category.
Unusual Working Conditions May be exposed to clients/consumers who display unpredictable & sometimes aggressive behavior; required to work a flex schedule; may be expected to perform temporary duties away from developmental center location to assigned caseload.
*developed after employment
Employment Contingent EMPLOYMENT CONTINGENT UPON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK PER 5123.081 ORC. ONLY APPLICANTS WHO CLEARLY INDICATE HOW THEY MEET OR EXCEED THE MINIMUM QUALS WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR AN INTERVIEW. NO ADDITIONAL MATERIAL WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE CLOSING DATE.
Accommodations for Persons with Disabilities If you are a person with a disability and modification of our interview procedures are necessary to accommodate you, we will do so. If contacted for an interview, please advise of the type of accommodation needed.
Qualifications Per Federal Register
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)
Supplemental Information Please provide, in detail, experience with Intermediate Care Facility and/or County Board experience.
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, positions may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39).
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