QUALIFIED INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES PROFESSIONAL (QIDP) NURSING SUPERVISOR

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The Department of Economic Security, Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (QIDP) Nursing Supervisor. This position is responsible for the supervision of the QIDP Nurse Case Managers, and responsible for understanding the needs of, and coordinating care for members residing in a State Operated Residential (SOR) facility (Intermediate Care Facilities (ICF)/Group Home).

This position will ensure staff are providing; qualitative and timely medical case management and dependable care coordination; as well as serving as a member advocate by facilitating choice and serving the member in his/her entirety using a whole person model. This position also monitors program performance to assure compliance with rules and regulations outlined in federal and state regulations and the Division's policies and procedures as well as continually contributing to the knowledge base of staff and informing our policies and procedures as it relates to the latest evidence-based guidelines and best practice. The QIDP manager also collaborates with Division staff, peers, and participates in State and Federal surveys and annual reviews. Position will require traveling between State Operated Homes in Phoenix and the Arizona Training Program in Coolidge.

DDD provides individuals with developmental disabilities, and their families, services and supports that are flexible, high quality, and member driven. These services provide individuals with opportunities to exercise their rights and responsibilities of independent decision-making and engagement in the community.

Applicants for this position cannot be licensed or certified by the DDD Office of Licensing Certification and Regulation, cannot have a principal interest in or have a spouse or close family with principal interest in a DDD Qualified Vendor Agreement, and cannot be employed or subcontracted by a DDD Qualified Vendor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Manages & coordinates the case management functions for members residing in SOR programs, emphasizing programming & ensuring all federal & state requirements are complied with & documentation is complete, including case records. Ensures consistency in case management, implementation, & overall applications. These delivery services require daily travel, direct face-to-face contact & interaction with residents while entering & providing deliveries within resident care & medical facilities.
• Plans, organizes, and directs clinical staff who are responsible for the operational activities of the Case Management department. Assigns caseloads, monitors work activities, nursing assessments, conducts meetings, and provides assistance in resolving conflicts. Responsible for recruitment, assures appropriate staffing, hiring, retention, and evaluation of work performance of staff.
• Ensures staff are performing appropriate, comprehensive assessments of members' physical, mental & long-term needs to develop appropriate care plans for prevention, outcome improvement, decrease risk status and increase self-care opportunities. Provides assistance and support to members/families in crisis directly or through participation w/the interdisciplinary team. Identifies and resolves problems timely and appropriately.
• Attends meetings with providers, managerial and administrative staff, this would include frequent statewide travel. Provides input on designs for systems and work plans. Develops, approves, and implements strategies, goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and guidelines to define those systems and area operations relevant to the District and Division, as well as for the delivery of multiple services.
• Acts as liaison between Hospitals and behavioral health case management, and the mental health agencies/providers they deal with, to problem-solve difficult cases. Attends staff meetings to assist QIDPs to focus on the philosophy, policies, and procedures of State Operations and Division. Works health care issues with the Managed Care Unit.

Knowledge in:

• Federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to service delivery, personnel, contracting, fiscal management, and Title XIX
• Principles of human service training, planning, and program development
• Division philosophy regarding service delivery and methods of supervision
• Special needs of the developmentally disabled (DDD) population
• Research and analysis components of organizational problem solving

Skills In:

• Oral and written communication
• Planning, developing, implementing, administering, managing, monitoring, and evaluating developmental disabilities support services, training programs, and health related services
• Coordinating and administering through subordinate supervisors a network of home and community based services to members with developmental disabilities
• Analyzing complex problems and identifying and implementing solutions, decision making, crisis management, negotiation, organization, supervision of personnel, delegation, and leadership
• Creative thinking and group dynamics

Ability to:

• Manage a complex array of projects with rapidly shifting priorities and time lines
• Analyze various data reports, search, evaluate, and make decisions
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships/communication with diverse individuals and community groups, such as members, parents/families, professionals, providers, advocate, and community planning organizations, elected officials, agency employees, media, and the general public
• Provide leadership to groups and individuals, motivate, lead, and supervise subordinate staff
• Consistently exhibit above average skills in reading, comprehension, calculation, negotiation, delegation, policy formulation, and leadership

The ideal candidate for this position will have:

• A minimum of 5 yrs experience applying federal, state, and local laws, rules, regs, policies/procedures, relating to service delivery to individuals with developmental disabilities which must include a minimum of 1 year of supervisory experience.

• Required at time of appointment: possession of a current license to practice as a registered nurse in the State of Arizona.
• As required by Arizona Administrative Code: Title 9. Health Services: Chapter 10. Department of Health Services - Health Care Institutions: Licensing: "Qualified intellectual disabilities professional" means one of the following who has at least one year of experience working directly with individuals who have developmental disabilities.
• If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver's license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver's license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to Driver's license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operated a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) (R2-10-201.11).
• Employee shall have a valid Level One fingerprint clearance card issued pursuant to Arizona Revised Statute 41-1968 in order to work with children and vulnerable adults.
• Candidates for this position shall be subject to a search of both the Department of Child Safety Central Registry pursuant to A.R.S. 8-804 and the Adult Protective Services Registry pursuant to A.R.S. 46-459.
• Successfully pass background and reference check; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the Agency's ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.
• All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The Arizona Department of Economic Security offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and long-term disability plans
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child.
• Deferred compensation plan
• Wellness plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Stipend Opportunities
• Infant at Work Program
• Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy
• Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), the State sponsored retirement contribution plan and the Long-Term Disability (LTD) program after a 27-week waiting period. The ASRS defined benefit plan provides for life-long income upon retirement. You will also have the option to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation program to take advantage of tax-deferred retirement investments.

On, or shortly after, your first day of work you will be provided with additional information about the available insurance plans, enrollment instructions, submission deadlines and effective dates.

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact us Johanna Valdiviezo at 480-919-6798 or JValdiviezo@azdes.gov.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting 480-919-6798 or JValdiviezo@azdes.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.