QIDP Educator

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Functional

Title:

QIDP Educator

Job Title:

Qual Intel Disability Prof III

Agency:
Health & Human Services Comm

Department:
Client Services Administration

Posting Number: 14591

Closing Date: 06/04/2026

Posting Audience:
Internal and External

Occupational Category:
Education Training and Library

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

Pay Frequency:
Monthly

Salary Group: TEXAS-B-21

Shift: Day

Additional

Shift: Days (First)

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:

Richmond State Supported Living Center

Job Location City: RICHMOND

Job Location Address: 2100 PRESTON

Other Locations:

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. The QIDP Educator ensures the SSLC QIDPs are a competent and well-trained workforce while also serving as a QIDP for a caseload of individuals receiving services and performs the required QIDP duties, if needed.

Provides initial training and orientation for new QIDPs, on-going continuing training to incumbent QIDPs, and monitoring of QIDP performance. Leads, assigns, and prioritizes the work of QIDPs. Assists the QIDP Coordinator with technical issues and serves as a QIDP subject matter expert. Trains classes related to QIDP services at New Employee Orientation, as needed. May serve as QIDP Coordinator in his/her absence, directly supervising the work of others.

Contributes to the interviewing, hiring, and performance evaluation processes for QIDPs. 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 and/or self-injurious behaviors.

Work schedule requires regular flexibility to ensure effective supervision of individual programs. Demonstrates strong organizational skills, the ability to effectively impart information to others, the ability to develop skills in others, 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.

Serves on facility oversight committees. Works under limited supervision of the QIDP Coordinator of Director of Residential Services 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…