Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional
Job description
This position is subject to this requirement. You may contact Human Resources for further information or review SCDDSN Directive 413-11-DD at https://ddsn.sc.gov/providers/ddsn-directives-standards-and-manuals/current-standards .
About Our Agency
The South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs (DDSN) is the state agency that plans, develops, coordinates, and funds services for South Carolinians with the severe, lifelong disabilities of:
- intellectual disability and related disabilities
- autism spectrum disorder
- traumatic brain injury
- spinal cord injury and similar disability
Coastal Regional Center is a residential facility of the South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs located in Summerville, SC serving residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Under the direction of the Residential Director this position is responsible for operations of assigned residential areas located in Intermediate Care Facilities (ICF"s). Serves as manager of at least one residential residence and as a Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP) of a Regional Center residential area. Is responsible to ensure active treatment is provided to consumers. This position is responsible for 24 hour 7/ day a week for programs and operations affecting all individuals in the assigned residential unit/area. Is responsible for direct supervision of the personnel and consumers in the assigned residential unit/area.
1. Ensures that each individual receives those services and interventions necessary to meet identified needs in accordance with active treatment standards on a daily basis.
2. Provides thorough, accurate, and timely documentation of services provided. Maintains documentation in compliance with SCDDSN written rules, regulations and policies. Ensures that programs/training are amended based on progress or newly identified needs/concerns.
3. Responsible for the management and oversight of one or more residential building and the direct supervision of the personnel as assigned in the residential unit/area. Monitors staff schedules to ensure appropriate coverage needs to support consumer needs. Completes monthly monitoring of individual Support Plan training for staff, and provides training as needed. Oversees the Direct Support Professional staff's work performance and completes annual performance evaluations. In house managers work the schedules with QIDP assistance as needed.
4. Maintains continuous communication with guardians and advocates regarding significant events including injuries/incidents, training, and health of the individuals with disabilities to include but not limited to medical condition, hospitalizations, campus activities and other adverse advents.
5. Monitors consistency among external/internal programs and disciplines to ensure that any discrepancies or inconsistencies between programmatic, medical, dietary, and vocational aspects of consumer's assessments and programs resolved.
6. Promotes a safe, orderly, neat, clean environment for consumers. Reports significant events and suspected abuse immediately per SCDDSN policy and procedures.
7. Performs additional duties as necessary.
Experience working directly with persons with intellectual or other developmental disabilities can be obtained prior to or after obtaining one of the following qualifying required degrees or credentials: one (1) experience, and in possession of a Doctor of Medicine or osteopathy, a Registered Nurse; or an individual who possesses a bachelor's degree in OT, OTA, PTA, Psychology, Sociology, Speech-language, Pathology, or Audiology, Recreation, Dietetics, or Human Services.
Two years of related experience providing professional or direct services, including at least one year of experience working with persons with intellectual disabilities or other developmental disabilities.
EEO Statement: SC DDSN provides affirmative action and equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex -including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, age, religion, or disability.
COVID-19 Vaccine Requirements: Pursuant to the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care Staff Vaccination Interim Final Rule (IFR), the South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs (DDSN) has established COVID-19vaccination requirements and exemptions for staff who provide any care, treatment, or other services in Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICFs/IID). You may contact Human Resource for further information or review SCDDSN Directive 413-11-DD.
Record Check: Criminal background check will be conducted by SLED, FBI, and DSS Child Registry that indicates no record of conviction, child abuse or neglect. Employment would also be contingent on your passing a pre-employment drug test. DDSN reserves the right to rescind any employment offer in the event our review of your background develops information, including opinions of previous employer or colleagues that cause us to conclude, at our sole discretion, that you are not suited for the position.
Immunization: If this position requires the applicant to work directly with DDSN consumers, a (2) step PPD testing or QuantiFERON TB Gold testing must be completed prior to beginning employment. All new employees who are healthcare providers are required to provide documentation of immunity or be immunized against measles, mumps, rubella, pertussis, Varicella and Hepatitis B prior to beginning employment.
State Disaster Plan: In accordance with the State's Disaster Plan, which includes hazardous weather, DDSN employees may be required to work in times of an emergency or disaster.
College Transcripts: Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application are required to provide an official, certified copy of the transcript prior to hiring or within a specific timeframe required by that area after hiring.
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