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Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional

Individual Advocacy Group • Full-time • Washington, DC, US • 9m ago

Duties:

Evaluates worker’s performance of assigned tasks examining outcome against stated criteria and discussing assessment using both formal and informal methodology in order to interpret results of task performance for worker growth and to ensure that performance standards necessary to achieve objectives are met.
Determines and/or interprets work procedures (e.g., scheduling priority tasks) in order to promote efficient, assure client’s programmatic and personal needs are met and to coordinate flow of work.
Communicates with diagnostic, professional and developmental training/education staff on behalf of DSP’S in order to assure concerted action between units.
Examines and evaluates primary and collateral information (tracking sheets, goals, progress notes etc.) from DSP’S, professionals and others to monitor case records in order to check presence, completeness and adherence to standards of entry.
Conducts regularly scheduled staff meetings, using discretion as to subject matter, in order to coordinate service delivery to clients.
Trains new DSP’S or conducts in-services for current DSP’S using necessary materials in accordance with Individual Advocacy Groups policies and procedures.
Participates in/conducts/attends meetings of an informational or problem solving nature, e/g/, IPP, parent meeting, diagnostic, intake/discharge, contributing appropriate input, in order to establish and maintain effective communication, to assure professional program planning and monitoring and to perform necessary organizational business.
Writes/develops sequence of steps or procedures by which client may achieve specified result or goal, adapting and modifying plan as changes in situations and/or client require, in order to implement effective interventions/supports and to monitor progress.
Writes/reviews/evaluates individual’s program plan, referring to recommendations of both clients and client's previous performance and outcomes, makes adjustment and changes using discretion as to need in order to formulate individual program plan.
Monitors/writes incident reports using staff and client information, case records and knowledge or the situation, recommending and approving plans for resolution in order to compile required records and information for service planning.
Reinforces proper behavior, language and social pattern etc., in order to improve or increase consistency of the independent functioning of the client.
Exchanges with, receives from or provides to diagnostic staff, colleagues or supervisor information about client or client program in verbal or written format as required in order to maintain records, plan or implement services.
Formulates client objectives and evaluates client’s performance on assigned objectives examining outcome against stated criteria, using rating scales, tracking sheets, monthly progress notes, etc. in order to ensure personal growth and improvement in specific skills.
Inspects/monitors clients for appropriateness noting clothing, hygiene, behavior etc., in reference to standards and taking corrective action if required in order to maintain the dignity, health, welfare and safety of clients.
Substitutes for absent coworker in performance of assigned duties with direction from supervisor in order to endure the day-to-day functioning of the unit.
Completes required IPP reports, forms, progress notes etc., and using performance records, tracing sheets, and established guidelines in order to maintain compliance with agency and state requirements.
Evaluates/discusses in individual conference, worker’s understanding of policies (e.g., progressive discipline), job behavior, (e.g., tardiness which exceeds expected level), judging content and consequences of work behavior in order to inform worker of results of work performance.

Minimum Requirements:

Education/Experience:

Four Year college degree and 1 year minimum of directly related work experience

Skills/Knowledge:

Follows methods and procedures in delivery of instructional, training and support services.
Knowledge of and implementation of each designated individuals’ needs, goals, interventions and supports.
Completion of required records keeping, reports and assignments.
Quality of interactions with supervisor, unit staff, consumers and outside individuals.
Efficient/cost effective use of time, materials and human resources.
Quality of coordination of work and monitoring of work performance.
Proficient in word processing, data base management, and spreadsheet, e.g., Word Access or Excel.
Must possess strong interpersonal skills.
Must possess a valid driver’s license
Must possess current vehicle insurance
Must be over 25 to operate an agency vehicle.