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Under the direct supervision of the Director of Community Day Services, the QIDP will be primarily responsible for developing and implementing the consumers Implementation Strategy Programs. The QIDP will coordinate activities to ensure that goals and objectives are met according to established priorities and timelines. This role requires adherence to the agencys policies and administrative guidelines, and active collaboration as a key member of the professional team.

Additionally, the QIDP will assist the individual (or the individuals family, representative, or guardian, as appropriate) in arranging, directing, and managing SDA services. The QIDP also provides practical skills training to help individuals and families independently manage Waiver services. This includes offering information to ensure that individuals understand their responsibilities in directing their services.

Responsibilities include maintaining high-quality service for all consumers, recruiting and training staff as needed, and fostering positive relationships with other agencies, QIDPs, and the public. Supervise and coordinate the work activities of assigned staff. Perform aspects of personnel management including assisting in the hiring, training, orientation, guidance, consultation and job performance appraisal of assigned staff.

Assist the Director of CDS in the implementation and management of the Developmental Training program delivery system to affect a coordinated, balanced and comprehensive habilitation/rehabilitation service effort on behalf of consumers.

Assist the Director of CDS on activities regarding planning, monitoring and evaluation of the DT Program; and assist in developing and evaluating specific program problems, goals or changes. This may include Quality Assurance; Case Record Review; staff, building and equipment utilization; policy and procedure development; efficiency and effectiveness issues.

Responsible for the assessment of assigned consumers to identify:

Consumer strengths and needs

Support services to address identified needs

Consumer preferences

Identifies gaps in the provision of services

Barriers to programmatic, vocational and community success

Responsible for development of the Individualized Service Plans and serve as the chair of the IDT. Is responsible for convening IDT meetings; arranging for the participation of the consumer, direct service staff, parents/guardians, facility representatives, etc., and ensure that proper documentation is completed in a timely manner. Primarily responsible for the organization of consumer files.

Responsible for ensuring that the training/services specified in the Plan are implemented in response to the needs of the individual served. And that the Service Plan and its subsequent review and revision are completed within the time frames established. This includes, but is not limited to, regular meetings with DT Trainers to: Provides case management activities to assigned consumers. In particular, functions as a liaison between the community and S.A.V.E., including attending IDT meetings at the ICF/DDs and other residential programs, and contacting parents and guardians regarding day to day concerns.

Assess needed changes in the consumers program

Develop new, appropriate consumer objectives/training scenarios

Oversee the daily gathering of data to be used in the development and revision of the consumers behavior plans and program objectives

Provides case management activities to assigned consumers. In particular, functions as a liaison between the community and S.A.V.E., including attending I