IDD Qualified Professional

Overview:

The Clinical Supervisor of IDD services is a dynamic position that requires the ability to support a diverse IDD caseload. This position will supervise a team of Direct Support Professionals in the individual’s home, community and/or facilities. The person in the position will be expected to make decisions on a daily basis consistent with the organization's values. The position is typically full time salaried exempt however can be offered on a part time hourly basis.

Responsibilities:

CBC Value:

ENSURE SERVICE QUALITY 

• Ensure continuity of care for persons served including authorizations, annual documentation to support ongoing maintenance of services

• Monitor adherence to plan of care including utilization and service provision

• On-site, in-home visitation, depending upon service requirements to ensure 

environmental safety and service compliance

• Review service documentation for billing and payroll daily

• Communicate proactively with individuals served, family members, and other stakeholders to solicit input and feedback on the quality of care

• Document progress and submit documentation

  in a timely manner based on payer and state requirements. 

• Monitor and support the safety and well-being of persons served and staff, including crisis response and required documentation

• Maintain current knowledge of state and federal regulatory and service requirements

CBC Value:

SUPERVISION 

• Create individualized supervision plans for staff and update as needed or required

• Provide regular, face-to-face supervision per supervision plans and service requirements

• Ensure staff are trained in person-specific competencies per service needs

• Evaluate performance, provide progressive coaching, including disciplinary action

• Coordination of service delivery to include persons served, family members, and staff

• Ensuring staff qualifications and competencies are current to provide services

• Approval of time documented for payroll and monitoring overall hours worked and employee status changes

CBC Value:

PERSON CENTERED SUPPORTS and STAFFING

• Submit requisition for open coverage in iCIMS

• Interview screened candidates to determine best match for people served

• Coordination of family/recipient interviews

• Review and train staff on person specific competencies 

• Scheduling authorized services for service recipient

SERVICE PLANNING/GOAL DEVELOPMENT

• Participate in collaborative team meetings to support the development of long-term goals and develop short range goals to align with long range goals. 

• Develop support plan based upon needs, desires and preferences of person served

• Ensure plan is current and authorized by payer before service delivery, including all plan components and assessments

• Ensure documentation regarding progress towards goals per service requirements

• Communicate with the care team to ensure the plan meets the needs of the person served. 

• Monitor utilization to ensure authorized units meet the person’s needs. 

CBC Value:

ADVOCACY SUPP

• Maintain current knowledge of service system and resources available to persons served

• Maintain current knowledge of the rights of persons served and support self-agency of persons served

CUSTOMER SERVICE

• Provide excellent customer service by responding promptly and positively to persons served, family members, and other stakeholders

• Work collaboratively with internal support departments

• Maintain a positive and professional approach at all times

• Have open and effective communication skills in all situations and settings

• Maintain a strong work ethic to ensure preparedness and honesty

• Demonstrate cultural competency and maintain an empathic demeanor in working with people receiving services and their families.

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Qualifications:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Proficient with standard office productivity software and tools

• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team and manage time effectively

• Valid Driver's License with

  Reliable transportation

• Acceptable background check 

• Meet State Specific Requirements to supervise Direct Support Professionals (Paraprofessional) 

  • NC Requirement:

    Bachelor’s Degree in human services with two years of full-time with the population served; or Bachelor’s Degree in non-human service field with four years of full-time experience with the population served; or Master’s Degree in human services field with one year of full-time experience with the population served

  • VA Requirement

    Supervision of developmental services shall be provided by a person with at least one year of documented experience working directly with individuals who have developmental disabilities and holds at least a bachelor's degree in a human services field such as sociology, social work, special education, rehabilitation counseling, nursing, or psychology. Experience may be substituted for the education requirement. 12VAC35-105-590

    
    

  • Qualified developmental disabilities professional" or "QDDP" means a professional who (i) possesses at least one year of documented experience working directly with individuals who have developmental disabilities; (ii) is one of the following: a doctor of medicine or osteopathy, a registered nurse, a provider holding at least a bachelor's degree in a human service field including sociology, social work, special education, rehabilitation engineering, counseling, or psychology; and (iii) possesses the required Virginia or national license, registration, or certification in accordance with his profession, if applicable.

    12 Va. Admin. Code § 30-122-20

  • FL: Degree is preferred but not required