Residential Program Director - ICF/IDD

Developmental Options is a private non-profit company serving the Pocatello area.  We operate several Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF), sometimes referred to as a group home.  Candidate will work with children and adults who need support with activities of daily living such as cooking, cleaning, laundry, grooming, self-administration of medication, behavioral supports and accessing the community.

Responsibilities/Job Description: We are seeking a leader who actively fosters a positive, inclusive workplace culture by building and supporting high-performing teams aligned with our mission, vision, and values. The ideal candidate will cultivate trust, encourage open communication, and inspire collaboration across all levels of the organization. This individual will champion employee development, recognize and leverage diverse perspectives, and model behaviors that reinforce our core principles. By creating an environment where team members feel valued, empowered, and connected to a shared purpose, this role plays a critical part in driving both individual and organizational success. Demonstrates a clear understanding of the Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP) role within an Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF/IID) setting, including responsibility for coordinating person-centered services, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting individuals’ active treatment and quality of life. Some of the responsibilities listed below:

• Be knowledgeable with the ICF/IID regulations (federal and state)


• Conducts functional assessments of all individuals receiving services in the ICFs/IID


• Coordinates/supervises the development of an individual treatment plan for each individual receiving services in the ICFs/IID.


• Develops/supervises specific training or habilitation programs and modifies them as necessary to achieve individual objectives


• Investigates issues related to Adult Protection and/or Child Protection such as abuse, neglect, repeated falls,
  unexplained injuries, resident to resident assaults, etc
  


• Supervises behavioral programming development, implementation, and modification

Full job description available upon request.

Required Qualifications:

• Completion of a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in the field of Social Work. Sociology, Psychology or other related field


• Good computer, written and oral communication skills


• Applicant must be able to satisfy a background check and comply with the company’s drug free workplace policy


• Must have a combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates knowledge and skills in the following areas:
  
  
  
  • behavior management,
  
  
  • developmental disabilities,
  
  
  • physical handicaps,
  
  
  • functional assessment,
  
  
  • training techniques,
  
  
  • knowledge of the functions and contributions of the allied health fields and the interdisciplinary team approach,
  
  
  • learning theories and principles
  
  
  
  


• Must meet the definition, both state and federal, to be considered a Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (Q.I.D.P.)


• Demonstrated organizational ability and supervisory capability

Preferred: 

• Two year’s experience working directly with adults or children with intellectual disabilities in an ICF setting


• Possess a good driving record and show proof of current driver’s license and insurance


• Preference will be given for direct work experience in Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities with successful survey process experience

Work Schedule: 40 hours, full-time exempt position. Working hours will be variable and adjusted to meet the needs of the corporation. Typical schedule is Monday through Friday with weekend support as needed.

Pay: Compensation range is $66,000 to $74,400 annually

Benefits:

• Vacation and Sick time after 6 months of employment


• Medical insurance


• Dental insurance


• Life insurance


• Short-term disability insurance


• 401k with Developmental Options matching up to 5%.