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The Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP) is responsible for leading the interdisciplinary team in the development and implementation of each individual's plan of care; ensuring consistent service delivery of each plan, including but not limited to observing individuals, reviewing data and progress, and revising programs based on individual need and performance.
Duties may include but are not limited to:
Duties may include but are not limited to:
- Encourage all residents to be independent and participate in self-advocacy
- Attend all behavior management meetings as required
- Facilitates communications between all disciplines through informal communications, meetings, and Individual Resident notes
- Facilitates the transition of residents to another house/facility as requested
- Ensures Circle of Support meets annually and as needed with resident and/or their guardian and/or family to identify and meet residents’ needs, wishes, and desires
- Ensures that all residents’ individual programming service delivery and quality of life needs are implemented across all disciplines and service areas
- Participates in the development and implementation of each resident’s active treatment plan
- Assists with training personnel to meet residents’ needs
- Participates in ensuring that the environment is home-like, safe, and sanitary and has adequate supplies
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or a related field from an accredited university
- Minimum of two years’ experience working with persons with developmental and intellectual disabilities
- Must have the ability to manage, create, and lead programs
- Excellent administrative, clerical, and organizational skills
- Computer literate particularly with Microsoft Office suite
- Required to exercise effective problem-solving, reasoning, and critical-thinking skills
- Must be able to read, write, and speak in English
Benefits for FT employees:
- Health Insurance, Dental, and Vision
- Additional coverage options: LTD, STD, Life, Critical Health, Accident
- 403b Retirement Plan with matching
- 3 weeks of accrued PTO per year
- Paid Recognized holidays
ANN STORCK CENTER is an Equal Opportunity Employer & a Drug-Free Workplace (DFWP). It is the policy of ANN STORCK CENTER to assure that all employees and applicants for employment shall be afforded equal opportunity in all aspects of human resources management without regard for race, sex, color, national origin, religion, retaliation, age political affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, and persons with disabilities, except when age or sex is a bona fide occupational qualification. All departments and agency heads are requested to communicate their support for this policy to their subordinates. Applicants may contact Human Resources if accommodations are needed to apply or interview for a vacancy.
ABOUT ANN STORCK CENTER - Ann Storck Center is dedicated to enriching the lives of children and adults with developmental disabilities. The mission throughout all our programs and services is to discover ability and build independence so that our individuals live happier, more independent, and fulfilling lives. This takes a whole lot of heart – from our dedicated staff and amazing families to our outstanding leadership, loyal partners, generous supporters, and most of all – the children and adults we serve daily.
About Ann Storck Center:
Ann Storck Center, located in sunny Fort Lauderdale, is a highly acclaimed non-profit organization serving the needs of children and adults in South Florida who present severe and multiple developmental disabilities including epilepsy, cerebral palsy, autism, and intellectual disabilities. Ann Storck Center hosts several community programs such as Outpatient Therapy, Residential/ICF, Preschool, Afterschool, Adult Day Training, and Expressive Arts programs. We are dedicated to enriching the lives of children and adults with developmental disabilities!
