Qual Intel Disability Prof I/SSLC

1 month ago

Harlingen, United States Texas Department of Aging & Disability Services Full time
Job Description:
Qual Intel Disability Prof I

Qual Intel Disability Prof I is directly accountable for the assessment, development, implementation, and monitoring of a highly individualized Individual Support Plan (ISP) which promotes dignity, respect, choice, and the exercising of personal rights for each person who is on their assigned caseload. The Individual Support Plan (ISP) for each person must be developed by the person’s appropriately constituted Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) through an integrated, collaborative and comprehensive program planning process that reflects the person’s preferences, strengths, needs and personal vision. The QIDP I coordinate the development of programs and training to implement the individual plan for services and supports. Must independently implement Federal/State Standards (ICF/IID), the requirements of the Settlement Agreement with the Department of Justice and the Center’s Policies and procedures. The QIDP I provide highly complex (senior level) professional and administrative support, and technical assistance work that is designed to address specific needs, desires, and personal goals of those who live in the assigned home(s). The QIDP I work with and interprets needs based on input from a variety of service providers, professionals and clinicians. Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Work schedule requires regular flexibility, to ensure effective oversight and monitoring of active treatment programs, services and supports. If needed, may supervise the work of others. Essential Job Functions:
Attends work on a regular basis and may be required to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.
Ensures that each individual on the assigned caseload receives assessments and evaluations as identified by the PST for a determination of their current level of functioning, preferences, strengths, needs and recommendations. Facilitates and ensures the timely completion of the Preferences and Strengths Inventory to obtain information on services that are important to the individual to achieve his/her optimal living vision. Coordinates and facilitates the participation of the individual, and as appropriate, the individual’s Legally Authorized Representative (LAR), with the appropriate paraprofessional staff and professional/clinical staff in the development and delivery of needed supports and services.

Facilitates, or assists the individual and/or LAR to facilitate, the IDT’s review of the results and recommendations of assessments, evaluations and summaries, and the interdisciplinary discussion to develop an integrated, collaborative, and comprehensive Individual Support Plans (ISP). Completes appropriate documentation to ensure the ISP integrates all supports, services and plans into a single, accessible and comprehensible document. Transmits any needed follow-ups to document decisions of the Interdisciplinary Team.

Ensures the implementation, integration and continued appropriateness of the Individual Support Plan (ISP) for each assigned individual. Monitors and provides oversight of the active treatment program of each individual. Ensures that each individual receives necessary services and interventions to promote optimum quality of life and independence.

Coordinates the development of programs, services and activities based on the individuals’ identified needs, strengths and preferences with the appropriate staff. Evaluates individuals’ behaviors, and the implementation of their positive behavior support plans, and assists in developing behavioral support programs.
Provides instruction regarding behavioral support techniques in conjunction with behavioral services. Trains staff or coordinates training for staff in the implementation of services and supports, and teaching methodologies.

Observes and Interacts with the individuals, documenting information accordingly, in order to evaluate the implementation of services and supports and to monitor the individuals’ responses to services in the environments where the services are provided. Provides leadership and serves as a role model to home, program and professional staff.

On a monthly and quarterly basis, monitors and evaluates the ISP documentation to assess program effectiveness. Completes and documents monthly and annual reviews and reports on each assigned Individual Support Plan (ISP) to provide an accurate review of the individual’s programs and activities and makes recommendations for any needed interventions.

Documentation reflects compliance with ICF/IID standards.

Responsible for collecting and analyzing data on program implementation and effectiveness and coordinating with the provider of the service when modifications are necessary due to progress, a lack of progress, when there is significant change in behavioral or health status, or for the continued or improved effectiveness of the treatment, service or support.

Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.

Knowledge Skills Abilities:
Knowledge of the Personal Support Team (PST) process.
Knowledge of rehabilitation and skills acquisition programs for persons with intellectual disabilities, including program design and collecting and analyzing data.
Ability to coordinate programmatic and clinical services and supports.
Ability to prepare and maintain records.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in a clear and constructive manner.
Ability to assess and solve problems.
Ability to work independently and organize/prioritize work.
Ability to work harmoniously and professionally with staff at all levels
Ability to physically perform direct care work as needed, including emergency procedures.
Skills in facilitating Interdisciplinary Team meetings to ensure participation by all members and achieve desired outcomes.
Skill in using a personal computer to create documents and reports. Knowledge or experience of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) process.

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