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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION Qual Intel Disability Prof III Lead in Denton, Texas

Job/Position DescriptionQual Intel Disability Prof IIICome work in an environment where we truly value and respect those we serve and believe in the mission that all people can achieve a higher level of wellness and independence. The state supported living centers serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are medically fragile or who have behavioral problems. The centers provide campus-based direct services and supports at 13 centers located throughout the state. Learn About Our State Supported Living Centers{target="blank"}The state of Texas offers many benefits{target="blank"} to employees. HHSC is a qualifying organization for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program{target="blank"}, which forgives the remaining balance on college student Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments. We also offer excellent health benefits{target="blank"}, a lifetime monthly retirement annuity{target="blank"}as well as 401(k) and 457 Programs{target="blank"} under the Employees Retirement System of Texas. If you are looking for a place to work where you can establish a career that is filled with purpose, this is the job for you! The QIDP III is central to the overall responsiveness and effectiveness of an individualand#146;s active treatment program at an SSLC through oversight of the Individual Support Plan (ISP) process which is centered on the individualand#146;s preferences, strengths, and needs, and includes the creation of the ISP. The Lead QIDP leads, prioritizes, assigns, and/or provides direct supervision to other QIDPs while also serving as a QIDP for a caseload of individuals receiving services and performs the required QIDP duties. Responsible for coordination, monitoring, documentation, and follow-up on all programs, services, and plans for the individuals on their caseload. Leads and coordinates the interdisciplinary team (IDT). Monitors and provides oversight of the active treatment program of all individuals on the assigned caseload. Determines the need for program revision, identifies and resolves inconsistencies in training approaches, as well as assures timely follow-up for any IDT recommendations. Facilitates the acquisition of skills and adaptive behaviors and promotes competent interactions of staff with individuals in program implementation and behavior management. Complies with federal and state standards governing Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF/IID), the requirements of the Settlement Agreement with the Department of Justice, and the SSLCand#146;s policies and procedures. Works with individuals who have complex needs and who may exhibit aggressive and/or self-injurious behaviors. Plans, assigns, supervises, and monitors the work of their assigned QIDPs. Ensures that assigned QIDPs receive the appropriate orientation and training in their job duties. If assigned as a direct supervisor, the Lead QIDP performs managerial functions including the hiring and performance evaluation processes https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=607595 Copy the URL in the preceding sentence to an Internet Explorer browser to apply to the job directly through the Texas Health and Human Services Career Portal.

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