Job Type: Full time
We are hiring for:IDD Qualified ProfessionalLocation:Cleveland, NCType:RegularIf you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services!  Job Summary: A Qualified Professional Is a subject expert that serves as the primary individual contributor, coordinating and monitoring the array of services and supports needed to address each person’s goals and desired outcomes as identified through the personal outcome interview, including health and well-being, psychological, and promotion of personal independence. The QP assists each person in identifying and communicating his or her requests and needs for services and supports. The QP supervises, integrates and coordinates person centered plans, and monitors progress towards personal, clinical, and functional outcomes. The QP initiates periodic reviews, investigations, modifications and adjustments by soliciting the person’s feedback as the person wants and needs change. May supervise the work of others. Typically reports to the Administrator.We are Looking for a Qualified Professional!!!!!Salary: $43,000If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, join our team at RHA Health Services!We are seeking an organized and positive Human Services / Support Coordinator or Qualified Professional to coordinate and monitor the array of services and supports needed to address the goals and desired outcomes of the people we serve.As a Human Services / Support Coordinator or Qualified Professional with RHA, you will supervise Group Home Managers and Direct Care Associates as you spend time at our residential, vocational and day center locations to train staff on aspects of residential management and direct care.Job ResponsibilitiesAs a Human Services / Support Coordinator or Qualified Professional with RHA, you will serve as the center of the interdisciplinary service team, which consists of nurses, Direct Care Associates, the Administrator and Group Home Manager, to guide the development of person-centered plans and overall programs based on the information you gain from interviewing the people we serve. You will also complete incident reports and employee performance evaluations.Additional responsibilities of the Qualified Professional include:Assisting each person we support to identify and communicate his or her requests and needs for services and supports through direct interviewsSupervising, integrating and coordinating person-centered plans and monitoring progress towards personal, clinical and functional outcomesInitiating periodic reviews, investigations, modifications, and adjustments by soliciting the feedback of the people we support as their needs and goals changeReviewing assessments completed by the people we support and other members of the interdisciplinary team to best help the people we support to meet their full potentialsSupervising and writing the person-centered plan based on assessments, interviews, and observationsOverseeing many aspects of residential activity, including home appearance, leisure materials, cleanliness, and community integration to ensure that the people we support are healthy and safeVisiting vocational centers, residential homes and any other area RHA provides services in to assess how person-centered plans are implementedReporting to the Administrator and working closely with colleagues to maintain communication and provide feedback, standardize procedures, expedite person-centered plan implementation and workflow and improve employee performanceMonitoring activities to ensure that quality assurance and/or state survey improvements are being madeHelping to recruit, hire, train and dismiss Group Home ManagersServing as the link between the people we serve and their families and legal guardians to gain approval for services provided Job Requirements:Our ideal Qualified Professional is an excellent communicator and cooperative team player who excels at interviewing the people we serve to learn about their interests and goals, even individuals who cannot communicate verbally. You must also be detail-oriented and have excellent written communication skills to develop and disseminate person-centered plans.Additional requirements for Qualified Professional include:Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Social Services, Human Services or Special Education required; Master’s degree a plusMinimum 2 years experience working with persons with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities required; 1-year experience if paired with Master’s degreeWorking knowledge of applicable regulations that apply to our service offeringsValid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportationAbility to pass a drug screen and background checkAbility to lift between 20 and 50 pounds and meet the physical requirements of performing CPRSupervisory/management experience and experience writing person-centered (individualized service) plans preferredWe offer the following benefits to employees:Payactiv: early access to the money you’ve earned from hours you’ve already worked, before payday!Employee perks and discount program: to help you save money!Paid Time Off (full-time employees only)Health/Insurance (full-time employees only)401(k) retirement savings program Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and FinancialChronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities*contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of the above benefitsIf you are ready to make a difference in the lives of people we serve and support apply to join the team today.EEO Statement RHA is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, we provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact our solutions center.