Residential Qualified Disability Professional (QDP) Monday-Friday 10a-6p

Residential Qualified Disability Professional (QDP) (M-F 10am-6pm flex)

Location: Fort Wayne, IN
Hourly Rate: $22.69
Type: Full-Time

Job Summary: 

• The Qualified Disabilities Professional (QDP) is responsible for ensuring the development, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of person-centered services for individuals receiving residential and Medicaid Waiver services. The QDP promotes high-quality, individualized supports by ensuring compliance with Indiana
  Bureau of Disabilities Services (BDS) regulations, 460 IAC, CMS Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Final
  Rule requirements, and agency policies.


• The QDP serves as the clinical and regulatory resource for assigned programs by facilitating person-centered planning,
  monitoring service implementation, coordinating interdisciplinary services, identifying compliance concerns, and
  supporting continuous quality improvement. The QDP collaborates closely with the interdisciplinary teams to ensure
  services promote independence, health, safety, community integration, and meaningful outcomes for every individual
  supported.


• 
  Key Responsibilities:
  1. Ensure person-centered planning and service coordination promotes meaningful outcomes.
  • Develop, facilitate and maintain Individualized Support Plans (ISPs).
  • Complete annual, quarterly and other required service plan reviews.
  • Coordinate assessments and collect information necessary for individualized planning.
  • Ensure goals are individualized, measurable and outcome driven.
  • Monitor implementation of support plans and provide guidance when revisions are needed.
  • Evaluate progress toward desired outcomes and modify plans as appropriate.
  • Ensure services reflect each individual's preferences, strengths, interests and informed choices.


• Assist individuals, families and guardians in understanding the planning process.
  • Ensure individuals actively participate in decisions affecting their services.
  2. Ensure compliance with state, federal and agency requirements.
  Monitor compliance with:
  460 IAC regulations
  BDS Medicaid Waiver requirements
  Article 9 Client Rights
  CMS HCBS Final Rule
  BQIS standards
  Agency policies and procedures
  Conduct routine record reviews and documentation audits.
  Monitor implementation of rights restrictions, behavior support plans and risk mitigation strategies.
  Ensure required documentation is complete, accurate and submitted within established timelines.
  Identify compliance concerns and recommend corrective actions.
  Participate in survey preparation, mock surveys and regulatory reviews.
  Assist with development, implementation and monitoring of Plans of Correction.
  Monitor corrective actions to ensure ongoing compliance.
  3. Coordinate interdisciplinary services that support the individual's health, safety and quality of life.
  Lead or participate in Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) meetings.
  Collaborate with:
  Families and Guardians
  Physicians
  Nursing providers
  Behavioral clinicians
  Therapists
  Vocational providers
  BDS representatives
  Coordinate communication among service providers.
  Assist with transitions between providers and services.
  Promote access to community resources and meaningful community participation.
  Advocate for services that support independence and person-centered outcomes.
  4. Monitor quality of services through continuous quality improvement activities.
  Conduct quality assurance reviews of assigned programs.
  Monitor trends involving incidents, investigations, documentation and service delivery.
  Review data to evaluate effectiveness of services and supports.
  Recommend process improvements to enhance quality and compliance.
  Monitor implementation of quality improvement initiatives.
  Assist leadership with identifying systemic compliance risks before they become survey deficiencies.
  Support agency performance improvement initiatives.
  5. Provide consultation, education and technical support.
  Serve as a subject matter expert regarding:
  Person-centered planning
  HCBS Final Rule
  460 IAC regulations
  Article 9
  Medicaid Waiver requirements
  Individual rights
  Provide consultation regarding implementation of support plans.
  Educate Direct Support Professionals and management regarding regulatory requirements and best practices.
  Assist with training related to person-centered planning, documentation and regulatory compliance.
  Provide recommendations regarding complex clinical or behavioral situations.
  Collaborate with Residential Managers to resolve implementation concerns.
  6. Positively represent Easterseals

Uphold agency values, mission and vision.

Maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and applicable regulations.
Communicate professionally with individuals served, families, coworkers and community partners.
Maintain timely and accurate documentation.
Meet established timelines and deadlines.
Complete required trainings and maintain certifications.
Maximize responsible use of agency resources.
Participate in agency meetings, committees and quality initiatives.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience:
• Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Psychology, Social Work, Special Education or related field required.
• Meets Indiana Qualified Disabilities Professional (QDP) qualifications.
• Minimum one year experience supporting individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities preferred.
• Strong assessment, documentation and organizational skills.
• Ability to analyze regulations and implement compliant practices.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to facilitate meetings and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Ability to pass required criminal background checks.
• Maintain CPR/First Aid and all required agency certifications.

Work Environment/Conditions:
The Qualified Disabilities Professional is a hybrid position that combines remote work with in-person responsibilities.
While administrative duties, documentation, service plan development, data review, and other assigned tasks may be completed remotely, regular travel to residential locations and community settings is required to effectively perform the essential functions of the position.

The QDP is expected to maintain an in-person presence for, including but not limited to:
• Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) meetings
• Annual and quarterly person-centered planning meetings
• Staff trainings and competency development
• On-site compliance reviews and documentation audits
• Quality assurance activities
• Regulatory surveys and survey preparation
• Meetings with individuals served, families, guardians, case managers, and community providers
• Leadership meetings and agency-required functions
The QDP must maintain the flexibility to adjust their work location based on business needs, regulatory requirements, and the needs of the individuals supported. Regular travel between assigned residential locations is required. A valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and the ability to work effectively in both office and residential environments are required.

Physical Requirement:
Depending on the needs of the individuals, the work can be physically demanding including transferring or supporting people with mobility needs, lifting or moving items up to 75 Ibs, walking or standing for extended periods of time or providing support through CPR/First Aid, behavioral support, and other interventions. Staff may work with violent/physically aggressive participants and respond to emergency situations involving potential physical harm to self or others.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance


• Company-paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability


• Voluntary Life Insurance


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


• Retirement Plan 


• Vacation, Sick and Personal Time


• Employee referral bonus


• Holiday pay


• Flexible scheduling


• Paid training and continued education opportunities


• Advancement opportunities


• Tuition Assistance

Additional Info:

• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant.


• All Cardinal Services locations are tobacco-free.

Application: To learn more and apply, visit the Easterseals Arc of Northeast Indiana website at www.eastersealsnei.org.