Day Habilitation (Program Without Walls) - Sr. QIDP

We're HIRING a full time Senior QIDP for our Day Hab (Program Without Walls) in Nassau County! EPIC Long Island is a premier support organization serving individuals with physical, intellectual or emotional challenges. Make a difference in someone’s life. Don't just have a job, love what you do!

Responsibilities

Assessment & Observation

• Assess individuals to determine the habilitation needs
• Develop and supervise the implementation of the Staff Action Plan (SAP)/Day Habilitation Plan (DHP) goals and the Individualized Protective Oversight Plan (IPOP)
• Monitor the integration of services and make changes in the objectives of the SAP (DHP/IPOP)
• Analyze the data based on the execution of the DHP to monitor the progress of individuals and write the monthly progress notes
• Perform observations and spot checks to monitor the implementation of goals. Retrain staff and revise goals as needed based on observations and clinical recommendations

Training & Communication

• Attend Life Plan (Individualized Service Plan) meetings (Annual review and 6-month review), staff meetings, and Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) meetings
• Ensure the quality of staff in delivering and providing the necessary supports and supervision to each individual served by providing supervision, coaching, training, etc.
• Maintain contact with the individual’s family, Care Manager, Behavior Intervention Specialists, Residential, clinic, and other EPIC programs to ensure continuity of services
• Keep supervisor informed of any issues/concerns
• Participate in the screening of potential new Day Hab attendees

Qualifications & Work Experience

• 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 (1) year experience working directly with people with intellectual disability or individuals with physical and/or developmental disabilities and co-morbid psychiatric diagnoses
• Knowledge about the “Level of Care Eligibility Determination” (LCED)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Able to work a flexible schedule
• Possess a valid driver’s license
• General knowledge of theories and methods of applied behavior analysis (ABA) process, teaching strategies, assessments, and goal development
• Ability to safely assist lifting individuals of various weights & 20 lb item
• Ability to run, when needed

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• OPWDD: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Valid NYS Driver's license (Required)

Work Location: In person