Human Service Professional (Qidp)

Human Service Professional (QIDP)

DODD Vision Statement:

An integrated system that helps and empowers people to live their best life.

DODD Mission Statement:

The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities is committed to improving the quality of life for Ohioans with developmental disabilities and their families, wherever they chose to live, work, and spend their day.

What’s in it for you:

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

• Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

• Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

• Childbirth/Adoption leave
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays per year

Employee Development Funds

• The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

• OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.

Deferred Compensation

• The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a Model Employer of Individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

JOB DUTIES IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE: (These duties are illustrative only. Incumbents may perform some or all of these duties or other job-related duties as assigned.) Coordinates overall development & implementation of client-based habilitative programming (e.g., individual habilitation plan (IHP); individual program plan (IPP); individual behavior guidelines) & acts as chairperson of inter-disciplinary team meetings in order to coordinate comprehensive delivery of services (e.g., speech, medical, pharmacy, social services, psychology, psychiatry, vocational, educational) & model appropriate behavior/intervention to assigned caseload of 8-30 clients, supervises assigned staff (e.g., residential care supervisors; hospital aide coordinators; therapeutic program workers; teachers; activity therapy specialists; juvenile correctional officers; social workers) in delivery of services, trains staff in effective delivery of training techniques/methods, ensures habilitative services & documentation meet requirements (e.g., Medicaid ICF/IID) & maintains accurate records of program implementation, reviews programs to determine effectiveness/compliance & initiates modifications/corrective action if necessary. Conducts periodic rounds of cottages/modules/units/buildings or other active treatment locations to ensure proper implementation of programming & to monitor staff (e.g., therapeutic program workers) in proper documentation, appropriate client interactions & compliance with Medicaid ICF/IID regulations & standards; acts as chairperson of team meetings to review, analyze & modify 30/90 day & annual reviews of client habilitation plans to include review of information prior to team meetings, chairing meetings, facilitation of discussion, development of goals & objectives for clients, prioritization of goals & objectives, proofreading minutes of meetings & writing of individual programs, changes to &/or modifications of client programs on ongoing basis & correction of deficiencies; participates in mock surveys of facilities; recommends proposed policies & procedures. Coordinates client home visits, transfers (i.e., inter/intra facility) & discharges to ensure efficiency; acts as relief residential care supervisor &/or assists therapeutic program workers in training clients; attends meetings, training, workshops & seminars; serves on committees & task forces; acts as liaison with client families, guardians, case management staff &/or community-based staff; prepares reports, forms & correspondence related to clients & staff assigned; assists with coordination of youth admissions & releases.

• Registered Nurse
• Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy
• Individual who holds at least a bachelor’s degree in professional human services category (e.g., Psychology, Education, Anthropology).

Knowledge of Medicaid/ICF/IID laws, rules, regulations & guidelines & state licensure standards*; Department of Developmental Disabilities policies & developmental center policies, or Department of Youth Services policies & juvenile facility policies*; supervisory principles & techniques; employee training & development; psychology; sociology; public relations; special education; rehabilitation counseling; management. Skill in use of calculator; personal computer. Ability to act as chairperson of inter-disciplinary team meetings; facilitate discussion & analyze/modify habilitation plans; gather multi-faceted data (e.g., psychology, social services, medical) & formulate individual habilitation plans; deal with many Medicaid/ICF/IID regulations & determine specific course of action; calculate fractions, decimals & percentages; maintain accurate records; comprehend & discuss highly complex psychological, sociological, medical & social service material.
(*) Developed after employment.

The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Rule 5123-2-02, “Background Investigations for Employment,” outlines disqualifying offenses that will preclude an applicant from being employed by the Department of Developmental Disabilities.

The final candidate selected for the position will be required to provide proof of Covid-19 vaccination in accordance with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Final Interim Rule 2021-23831,42 CFR 483.430(f)

and State of Ohio Administrative Policy HR-52.