Developmental Training Position
ST. CLAIR ASSOCIATED VOCATIONAL ENTERPRISES, INC.
Job Title: Qualified Support Professional (QSP)
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:
Under the direct supervision of the DT Program Manager, the QSP will have primary responsibility for the development and implementation of consumer’s Individualized Service Plans. The QSP coordinates activities designated to ensure that the established goals and objectives are accomplished in accordance with prescribed priorities and time frames. It is expected that the QSP will function within the agency’s policies and administrative direction as an integral, cooperative member of the team of professionals and staff employed by the organization. This includes, but not limited to maintaining the provision of high quality service to all consumers; hiring and training of needed staff; insuring good relations with other agencies QSPs and the general public with whom they interact.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
1. 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.
2. Assists the DT Director in the implementation and management of the Developmental Training program delivery system to effect a coordinated, balanced and comprehensive habilitation/rehabilitation service effort on behalf of consumers.
3. Assists the DT Director 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.
4. Responsible for the assessment of assigned consumers to identify:
A. Consumer strengths and needs
B. Support services to address identified needs
C. Consumer preferences
D. Identifies gaps in the provision of services
E. Barriers to programmatic, vocational and community success.
5. 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.
6. 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 it’s subsequent review and revision are completed within the time frames established. This includes, but is not limited to, regular meetings with DT Trainers to:
A. Assess needed changes in the consumer’s program
B. Develop new, appropriate consumer objectives/training scenarios
C. Oversee the daily gathering of data to be used in the development and revision of the consumer’s behavior plans and program objectives7. Provides case management activities to assigned consumers. In particular, functions as a liaison between the community and SAVE, including attending IDT meetings at the ICF/DDs and other residential programs, and contacting parents and guardians regarding day to day concerns.
8. Responsible for compiling monthly progress and behavioral reports for assigned consumers and forwarding reports and any supplemental information to appropriate residential facility staff, guardians, and to the consumer’s file.
9. Will meet with assigned staff on a regular basis. The focus of these meetings will be to give the staff positive feedback, to answer questions and discuss consumer issues/concerns and to provide direction, provide motivation and morale support. QSPs will keep notes of these meetings and will disseminate copies to the Program Director and Coordinator.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
2. Must meet QSP status per Illinois Department of Human Services regulations.1. Bachelor degree in Rehabilitation, Counseling, Special Education, Psychology or closely affiliated field.
3. (1) One year professional work experience in the provision of services to people with Developmental Disabilities, Mental Illness, and/or Physical Disabilities.