Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional

Full-Time

2nd Shift - with week-ends

12p-8p 40 hrs/wk, weekend flexibility a plus

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do. We are seeking a Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP) to join our Intermediate Care Facilities (ICFs) in Chico, CA
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Earn up to $30.47 per hour.

Shift: 2nd Shift with weekends, 12-8pmweekend flexibility a plus

The Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP) will work within the ICFs to develop progress notes, assessments, and evaluations required by regulations, and to train and mentor the support team.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Merakey team to create and implement all Individual Service Plans
• Conduct training related to the ISPs for the consumer and Direct Support Professionals
• Work within multidisciplinary settings with physicians, nurses, direct support staff, etc.
• Provide ongoing communication with the Regional Center’s liaison or case worker regarding the consumer’s status

Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
• Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• Daily Pay -- access your pay when you need it!
• On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Access  for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year.  to watch a video about Merakey.
Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.

Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in psychology, human services, sociology, or a related field.
• 1-2 years’ experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities
• 2 years’ experience in a leadership or management capacity
• Must be able to oversee caseloads and manage localized case file compliance at the Chico sites.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Information on race, gender and national origin will only be used for statistical and recordkeeping purposes, and will not be used in making any employment decisions. All information provided will be kept separate from your expression of interest.

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