Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP), ICF bei Opengate

The Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP), ICF is responsible for the development, implementation, and oversight of individualized services for people residing in Opengate’s Intermediate Care Facility (ICF). These services promote independence, integration, and productivity within a person-centered framework. The QIDP ensures that all supports are aligned with regulatory standards and the unique needs of each person supported. 

 Essential Job Functions

• Perform assessments to determine each person’s strengths and needs.
• Develop individualized goals based on identified high-priority needs; revise as needed.
• Monitor and summarize goal-related progress monthly.
• Coordinate and lead Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) meetings, including scheduling, chairing, and confirming participation. Facilitate shared decision-making.
• Prepare and distribute required documentation (e.g., IDT summaries, CFAs, Needs Lists) in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Conduct formal observations of active treatment and daily routines to ensure proper implementation of clinical protocols (e.g., BSPs, dietary needs, adaptive equipment, supervision levels). Collaborate with clinical team members to integrate supports into daily routines.
• Provide on-the-floor support and coaching to staff, including modeling best practices and creating feedback loops for continuous improvement.
• Maintain regular communication and coordination between residential and day program staff to ensure continuity in active treatment and goal implementation.
• Engage with families and correspondents of record through respectful communication, education on rights and services, and advocacy for person-centered planning that promotes independence, inclusion, and dignity.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members (e.g., nursing, psychology, OT/PT) to ensure holistic and integrated support.
• Ensure all services and documentation meet applicable federal, state, and agency regulations.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Human Services field. 
• Minimum of one (1) year minimum experience working with people with I/DD.
• Sound professional knowledge of programs and treatments available for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. 
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to interact well with people supported, their relatives, advocates, governmental regulatory agencies.
• Strong writing and organizational skills with proficiency in computer skills.
• Valid driver’s license.

Physical Requirements

• This position is a non-sedentary role; requires frequent standing and walking.
• Able to lift 50 or more pounds with the ability to turn, lift and assist people receiving services with movement as needed.
• This position operates in a professional office environment.
• This position routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Some filing is required requiring the ability to move files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary.

Hourly Rate: $23.00 - $25.00 Compensation will be commensurate with job qualifications and work experience

Opengate is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, domestic or civil union partnership status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, transgender status, predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, education, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. The Company promotes inclusion and acceptance of all protected classes.  

In order to promote and maintain a community culture, employees hired to work at Opengate must legally reside and perform their work in the state of New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, or Pennsylvania.