S:US is seeking Qualify Intellectual Disability Professional (QIPD) for their Lefferts Day-Hab program in Queens.

This position is located at 115-70 Lefferts Boulevard South Ozone Park, New York 11420

SCOPE OF ROLE:

The Qualify Intellectual Disability Professional (QIDP) is responsible for the overall effective development, implementation and support of the person supported road map to leading the meaningful life they choose to live. The QIPD is responsible for ensuring each plan is developed and supports Person Centered Thinking and Planning.  The QIDP will help to lead teams in creating meaningful activities and valued outcomes for persons supported in the areas of community integration; socialization; recreation, volunteerism, and mindful motivation. Promote, research, and provide activities that further enrich people’s lives, while providing options in both the program setting and community environments.  The QIDP ensures that services provided by the DSPs are properly documented and adhere to all OPWDD data collection regulations to ensure proper billing of services render.   The QIDP is to support DSPs in increasing their knowledge and ability to capture service and experiences provided via training and modeling.  The incumbent will support Program Directors during periods of high demand and will provide ongoing coaching and opportunities for learning to the DSPs

• Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services is necessary.
• 1+ years’ experience in the field of IDD
• Good working knowledge of DH Billing process, well organized, experience in writing formal goals/outcomes and willing to advocate on the person supported behalf.  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• SCIP-R; CPR & First Aid is needed, but not required.
• Note: S:US will provide on-the-job training for such certifications.
• Basic computer skills (e.g. MS Office suite including Teams and Windows)

Join a team of employees who cares about the wellbeing of others.  We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values:  respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement. 

S:US is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. S:US is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities, including allowance of the use of services animals. To request reasonable accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied, contact the Director of Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@sus.org