Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (QIDP) - Day Hab - Astoria

QSAC is a New York City and Long Island based nonprofit that supports children and adults with autism, together with their families, in achieving greater independence, realizing their future potential, and contributing to their communities in a meaningful way by offering person-centered services.  QSAC pursues this mission through direct services that provide a supportive and individualized setting for children and adults with autism to improve their communication, socialization, academic, and functional skills.

QSAC is a New York City and Long Island based nonprofit that supports children and adults with autism, together with their families, in achieving greater independence, realizing their future potential, and contributing to their communities in a meaningful way by offering person-centered services.  QSAC pursues this mission through direct services that provide a supportive and individualized setting for children and adults with autism to improve their communication, socialization, academic, and functional skills.

• Assess individual’s to determine the habilitation needs
• Develop and supervise the implementation of the Staff Action Plan (SAP)/Residential Habilitation Plan (RHP) goals and the Individualized Protective Oversight Plan (IPOP)
• Monitor the integration of services and make changes in the objectives of the SAP (RHP/IPOP)
• Analyze the data based on the execution of the RHP to monitor the progress of individuals and write the monthly progress notes
• Perform observations and spot checks to monitor the implementation of goals. Retrain staff and revise goals as needed based on observations and clinical recommendations

• Attend Life Plan (Individualized Service Plan) meetings (Annual review and 6-month review), monthly staff meetings, and Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) meetings
• Ensure the quality of staff in delivering and providing the necessary supports and supervision to each individual served by providing supervision, coaching, training, etc.
• Maintain contact with the individual’s family, Care Manager, Behavior Intervention Specialists, Day Program, treatment centers, and other QSAC programs to ensure continuity of services
• Participate in the screening of potential new Day Hab attendees

• Bachelor’s Degree in one of the following professional categories (including, but not limited to) human services, sociology, special education, rehabilitation, counseling, psychology or related field required
• One (1) year experience working directly with people with intellectual disability or individuals with physical and/or developmental disabilities and co-morbid psychiatric diagnoses  
• Knowledge about the “Level of Care Eligibility Determination” (LCED)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Able to work a flexible schedule
• Possess a valid driver’s license
• General knowledge of theories and methods of applied behavior analysis (ABA) process, teaching strategies, assessments, and goal development
• Ability to safely assist lifting individuals of various weights & 20 lb item 
• Ability to run, when needed

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To Apply: Please send resume to Jobs@qsac.com 

To Apply: Please send resumes to jobs@qsac.com