Case Manager/QIDP

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Under the direct supervision of the Director of Community Day
Services, the QIDP will be primarily responsible for developing and
implementing the consumers Implementation Strategy Programs. The QIDP
will coordinate activities to ensure that goals and objectives are met
according to established priorities and timelines. This role requires
adherence to the agencys policies and administrative guidelines, and
active collaboration as a key member of the professional team.

Additionally, the QIDP will assist the individual (or the individuals
family, representative, or guardian, as appropriate) in arranging,
directing, and managing SDA services. The QIDP also provides practical
skills training to help individuals and families independently manage
Waiver services. This includes offering information to ensure that
individuals understand their responsibilities in directing their
services.

Responsibilities include maintaining high-quality service for all
consumers, recruiting and training staff as needed, and fostering
positive relationships with other agencies, QIDPs, and the public.
Supervise and coordinate the work activities of assigned staff.
Perform aspects of personnel management including assisting in the
hiring, training, orientation, guidance, consultation and job
performance appraisal of assigned staff.

Assist the Director of CDS in the implementation and management of the
Developmental Training program delivery system to affect a coordinated,
balanced and comprehensive habilitation/rehabilitation service effort on
behalf of consumers.

Assist the Director of CDS on activities regarding planning,
monitoring and evaluation of the DT Program; and assist in developing
and evaluating specific program problems, goals or changes. This may
include Quality Assurance; Case Record Review; staff, building and
equipment utilization; policy and procedure development; efficiency and
effectiveness issues.

Responsible for the assessment of assigned consumers to identify:

Consumer strengths and needs

Support services to address identified needs

Consumer preferences

Identifies gaps in the provision of services

Barriers to programmatic, vocational and community success

Responsible for development of the Individualized Service Plans and
serve as the chair of the IDT. Is responsible for convening IDT
meetings; arranging for the participation of the consumer, direct
service staff, parents/guardians, facility representatives, etc., and
ensure that proper documentation is completed in a timely manner.
Primarily responsible for the organization of consumer files.

Responsible for ensuring that the training/services specified in the
Plan are implemented in response to the needs of the individual served.
And that the Service Plan and its subsequent review and revision are
completed within the time frames established. This includes, but is not
limited to, regular meetings with DT Trainers to: Provides case
management activities to assigned consumers. In particular, functions as
a liaison between the community and S.A.V.E., including attending IDT
meetings at the ICF/DDs and other residential programs, and contacting
parents and guardians regarding day to day concerns.

Assess needed changes in the consumers program

Develop new, appropriate consumer objectives/training scenarios

Oversee the daily gathering of data to be used in the development and
revision of the consumers behavior plans and program objectives

Provides case management activities to assigned consumers. In
particular, functions as a liaison between the community and S.A.V.E.,
including attending I