Supported Employment

At The Arc Erie County New York, we support children and adults with disabilities and their families in achieving their desired quality of life by creating opportunities through comprehensive quality services.

As a leading agency in Western New York for over 71 years, we take pride in our mission and advocacy that builds and strengthens the entire community.

The Arc Erie County is looking for a Supported Employment Program Administration QIDP

What you'll be doing: As our SEMP Program Administration QIDP, you will oversee quality assurance and billing services. T his includes monitoring, certification, and distribution of Staff Action Plans, providing training on individualized program planning and Life Plans while ensuring compliance with OPWDD and OMIG regulations.

You will be responsible for...

+ Ensures that State and Agency regulations regarding Life Plans and Staff Action Plans are being met.

+ Responsible for regular communication with people supported, families, care coordination and members of the support team to ensure quality and consistency across services. This includes visits to program areas to observe plan implementation.

+ Assist with training management on staff action plans, monitor implementation and meet with management as needed to evaluate individual's progress.

What we need from you:

Bachelor's Degree in one of the following professional categories (including, but not limited to) human services, sociology, special education, rehabilitation, counseling, psychology, or related field required. One year of experience working directly with people with intellectual disabilities or individuals with physical and/or related developmental disabilities and co-morbid psychiatric diagnoses.

PLUS

Knowledge of community supports available to persons with developmental disabilities with an emphasis on habilitation supports/programs and waiver services. Ability to interpret and implement OPWDD regulations and Mental Hygiene Laws as they apply to the operation of programs.

Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook email

What The Arc Erie County can offer: Affordable benefits (medical, dental & vision insurance), excellent PTO, great work/life balance, room for advancement, on the job, paid training, 40 hour work week (Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm), employee discounts, and a positive, diverse and exciting environment. Starting rate of pay is $19.20 per hour.

Full Job Description listed below:

Job Description

Job Title:

Program Administration Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP)

Department:

Program Administration

Job Grade:

4

Position Summary:

Under supervision of the Program Administration Coordinator, the Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP) will oversee quality assurance and billing services. This includes monitoring, certification and distribution of Staff Action Plans; providing training on individualized program planning and Life Plans while ensuring compliance with OPWDD and OMIG regulations.

Reporting Relationship:

Receives general supervision of the Program Administration Coordinator. Oversees individualized program planning with a focus on quality and consistency, collaborating closely with all program directors. May also provide training to agency staff on Staff Action and Individual Life Plans.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

+ Ensures that State and Agency regulations regarding Life Plans and Staff Action Plans are being met.

+ Compose and assess individual plans with focus on quality content and spelling accuracy.

+ Monitor and track individual Life Plans, Staff Action Plans, and Level of Care Eligibility (LCED) for accuracy and completion.

+ Write and implement Staff Action Plans across various programs, promoting individual participation and decision-making.

+ Ensure all plans address individual needs, preferences, and goals, consistent with the Life Plan.

+ Monitor individual Staff Action Plans to align with personal needs and goals and the facilitation of community participation.

+ Responsible for regular communication with people supported, families, care coordination and members of the support team to ensure quality and consistency across services. This includes visits to program areas to observe plan implementation.

+ Develops, implements, and monitors goals for individuals including revising or discontinuing the goal when necessary.

+ Provide regular review of data and individual progress. Assist in revising program goals based on each person's needs and performance, as necessary.

+ Monitors monthly progress notes for participants to ensure they reflect the person's response to services provided and to assure compliance with OPWDD funding requirements; Tracks to ensure all progress notes are done contemporaneously to service provision.

+ Assist with training management on staff action plans, monitor implementation and meet with management as needed to evaluate individual's progress.

+ + All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in one of the following professional categories (including, but not limited to) human services, sociology, special education, rehabilitation, counseling, psychology, or related field required. One year of experience working directly with people with intellectual disabilities or individuals with physical and/or related developmental disabilities and co-morbid psychiatric diagnoses.

PLUS

Knowledge of community supports available to persons with developmental disabilities with an emphasis on habilitation supports/programs and waiver services. Ability to interpret and implement OPWDD regulations and Mental Hygiene Laws as they apply to the operation of programs.

Essential Job Functions:

+ Physical demands and Exposure Risk outlined on attached form (A)

+ Mental Requirements:

The ability to read, write, analyze, be perceptive/comprehensive, show good judgement, have good math & decision-making skills, independent action, planning & prioritizing and follow directions. Work independently as well as cooperatively with others. Be approachable, enthusiastic, personable, work under pressure and meet job-related deadlines accordingly.

+ Human Relations Skills:

The ability to communicate with individuals in a positive manner demonstrates the ability to be a leader and serves as an appropriate role model to staff members. Get supervision instruction positively. Adhere to and administer Agency's policies, procedures, rules, and regulations. Always maintain a professional attitude and appearance.

+ Equipment Operation:

The ability to operate business equipment; telephones, fax machines, copiers, calculators, etc. Proficient in the operation of the computer's hardware and software including applications and programming.

Agency Principles:

+ All staff members will assure and demonstrate the promotion of fundamental rights and protection for those we support. These include practices that always treat people with dignity and respect, ensure safety, best health/well-being and provide the person with continuity and personal security using natural supports, positive relationships, and opportunities for integration in the community. Staff members should also advocate and work toward assisting the people we support through person-centered planning to achieve the personal outcome goals that they have chosen by facilitating the plans and positive supports necessary to assist the person in progressing toward each outcome.

+ Demonstrates the agency values of integrity, respect, responsibility, trust, teamwork, positive attitude, learning and honesty in working with students (persons), families, colleagues, and members of our community.

+ Good attendance is vital for the efficient and effective operation of quality programming and is an essential job function of this position.

This position is NON-EXEMPT from the overtime requirements of the Fair Labor Standard Act.

The Arc Erie County New York retains the right to change this job description at any time.

The Arc Erie County New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and strong advocate of workforce diversity. Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran.

Job Details

Job Family Arc Erie

Pay Type Hourly

Education Level Bachelor's Degree

Hiring Min Rate 19.2 USD

Hiring Max Rate 24 USD