Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional III

Career Opportunities:
Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional III (20049)

Posting 20049
-Posted
08/13/2026

- Health & Human Services Comm

- Castner - QDDP

- Healthcare Support

- Austin State Supported Living Center

- Not Eligible for Telework
-c. $5000 - $6999 per month

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more.

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Functional

Title:

Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional III

Job Title: Qual Intel Disability Prof III

Agency: Health & Human Services Comm

Department: Castner - QDDP

Posting Number: 20049

Closing Date: 08/27/2026

Posting Audience: Internal and External

Occupational Category: Healthcare Support

Salary Range: $5,102.88-$7,253.83

Pay Frequency: Monthly

Salary Group: TEXAS-B-21

Shift: Day

Additional Shift: None

Telework: Not Eligible for Telework

Travel: Up to 5%

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full Time/Part Time: Full time

FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt

Facility

Location:

Austin State Supported Living Center

Job Location City: AUSTIN

Job Location Address: 2203 W 35TH ST

Other Locations: None

MOS Codes: No military equivalent

Brief

Job Description:

Come work in an environment where we truly value and respect those we serve and believe in the mission that all people can achieve a higher level of wellness and independence.

The state supported living centers serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are medically fragile or who have behavioral problems. The centers provide campus-based direct services and supports at 13 centers located throughout the state. Learn About Our State Supported Living Centers

If you are looking for a place to work where you can establish a career that is filled with purpose, this is the job for you!

The QIDP III is central to the overall responsiveness and effectiveness of an individual’s active treatment program at an SSLC through oversight of the Individual Support Plan (ISP) process, which is centered on the individual’s preferences, strengths, and needs, and includes the creation of the ISP. Responsible for coordination, monitoring, documentation, and follow-up on all programs, services, and plans for the individuals on their caseload.

Leads and coordinates the interdisciplinary team (IDT). Monitors and provides oversight of the active treatment program of all individuals on the assigned caseload. Determines the need for program revision, identifies and resolves inconsistencies in training approaches, as well as assures timely follow-up for any IDT recommendations. Facilitates the acquisition of skills and adaptive behaviors and promotes competent interactions of staff with individuals in program implementation and behavior management.

Complies with federal and state standards governing Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF/IID), the requirements of the Settlement Agreement with the Department of Justice, and the SSLC’s policies and procedures. Works with individuals who have complex needs and who may exhibit aggressive or self-injurious behaviors. Demonstrates strong organizational skills and the ability to balance competing priorities. Works a flexible schedule, at times, to ensure effective oversight and monitoring of programs, services, and supports.

Demonstrates strong computer skills including the ability to work effectively within an electronic records system which includes both database and web-based tracking systems. Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Essential Job Functions (EJFs):

Attends work on a regular basis and may be required to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned. May serve in an on-call status on a rotating schedule as required to meet operational needs of the facility.

Orchestrates and oversees the ISP process for all individuals on the assigned caseload. This includes the facilitation and documentation of IDT meetings throughout the year, which encompasses the ISP Preparation meeting, ISP Addendum meetings, and the Annual ISP. At some SSLCs, annual ISP meeting facilitation may be delegated to specific QIDPs.

Ensures that all individuals on the assigned caseload receive assessments and evaluations as identified by the IDT for a determination of their current level of functioning, preferences, strengths, needs, and recommendations.

Coordinates and facilitates the participation of the individual, and as…