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: (none)
• MOs Codes:
  No military equivalent

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…