SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

During team meetings, advocate for the Individual's rights and needs regarding the assigned caseload.

 

Serves as a source of contact between families/advocates/day program and residential.

 

Works with families/advocates of the Individuals by reporting to them the Individual's progress and concerns, arranging visits, and providing schedules of meetings. (ICF)

 

Maintains current and up to date advocate/family/Care Management/Day Program information.

 

Communicates any benefit concerns, such as entitlements, legal, Medicaid, social security, SED, OPWDD, and the public school system/day program. (ICF)

 

Secures annual consents for history books and/or SDMC paperwork for procedures (ICF).

 

Attends all Semi/Annual/admission/discharge meetings occurring in both hospitals/day programs. Completes annual assessments to develop individual CFA during annual/semi-reviews (ICF) & SAP/IPOP (IRA) during annual/semi-reviews. Coordinate and/or update the Individual's Developmental Disabilities Profile 2. Ensure that the Level Care Eligibility Determination form is accurately completed current and/or Utilization Reviews are completed annually. Input and update plans into the electronic health record system.  Analyze the data based on the execution of plans to monitor progress or regression. Participates as a member of the Interdisciplinary Treatment Team: a) participates in the planning and b) implementation of treatment plans c) including the training of staff d) and monitoring of said plans. Organize information for Special IDT, if necessary, from hospitals, programs, behavioral, dayhab & family.

 

Coordinates with Management for any training session (when needed) with the various in-house clinicians.  Assists Management with the development of program activities per the individual program plans. Participates in observation and in-service training for the implementation of goals. Ensures clinical plans of care are incorporated into program plans CFA/IPOP (OT, PT, SP, T). Obtains input and background from individuals, clinical staff, direct care staff and Management to oversee development of program plans. Participate and collaborate on screenings and intake of potential new admissions.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree in one of the following professional categories (including but not limited to) human services, sociology, special education, rehabilitation, counseling, psychology or related field. Minimum of two years experience working with intellectual and developmental individuals. Knowledge of NYS OPWDD Service system of delivery for intellectual and developmental individuals. General knowledge of ABA theories, methods, process, teaching strategies, assessments and goal development. Continued education training ongoing. Maintain certifications, if certified.  Able to maintain flexible hours. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and EHR.  Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information. Possess a valid driver's license. Ability to lift up to 25lbs safely.

 

RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHERS:

Has a good attitude. Maintains professional boundaries. Team Spirit. A positive role model for Team. Respect for individuals. Demonstrates good judgement and decision making. Responds to supervision. Communicates with their Supervisor regularly. Commitment to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. 

 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Writes appropriate sections of the individuals CFA/SAP/IPOP and Semi/Annual Review. Coordinates semi, annual and IDT meetings with Team. Support Direct Care Staff with goal implementation. Participate in in-service and staff meetings and training. Implement information from clinical consultants into plans i.e. OT, PT, SP.T. Monday-Friday, work hours as agreed upon 35–40-week, hybrid when preapproved.

 

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Complete all QIDP responsibilities per caseload. Ensures Individual's History Books are in order and up to date. Heads the Interdisciplinary Team: Develop schedule. Facilitates Meeting Minutes. Gather minutes/information for implementation & filing. Develop Individuals program plans:  Assists with the identification of new goal areas. Monitors and evaluates existing goal implementations. Assists staff in the development of new plans/goals. Sets clinical direction for goal implementation including plans for follow up and evaluation.

 

PERFORMANCE:

Maintains a standard of high quality of work Maintains high standard of productivity Putting Individuals first on person centered planning Has overall knowledge of Individuals Program Plans Medical Status Day Program Family/advocate Responsive Demonstrates good judgement, decision making and boundaries Sensitivity to cultural differences Role model for: Staff Individuals Team approach and positive attitude Flexible Self-starter Good attendance Responds constructive to supervision