Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional

Position Summary

As a Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional, you will be responsible for:

• coordinating the development of comprehensive functional assessments and Individual Program Plans and monitoring and integrating resident programs to ensure continuous active treatment.
• conducting special staff training and monitoring all aspects of the residents Individual Program Plan
• ensuring appropriate staff address areas of concern, and documenting and monitoring documentation of resident treatments.

Please note, you must be a Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (QIDP) as defined in the Code of Federal Regulations.

Salary Information

The starting salary is between $28.00 - $35.50 per hour ($58,200 -$73,800 annually), depending on qualifications plus excellent benefits. A 12-month probationary period is required.

Pay for current or former state employees will be set based on the rules that apply to compensation for the applicable transaction. This position is classified as a Developmental Disabilities Specialist is in pay schedule and range 11/04.

Job Details

All applicants who may be appointed to this position will be required to allow DHS to conduct a background check to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled.

All appointees will be required to receive a TB test, which will be administered by SWC or medical personnel approved by the facility prior to their start date.

DHS does not sponsor work visas for this position, thus, in compliance with federal law, selected candidates will be required to verify eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required I-9 form upon hire.

Qualifications

Minimally qualified applicants are required to meet the definition of Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (QIDP) defined as:

• A professional who has at least one year of experience working directly with persons with intellectual disabilities or other developmental disabilities AND Is one of the following: (1) a doctor of medicine or osteopathy; (2) a registered nurse; or (3) an individual who holds at least a bachelor's degree in a professional category specified in the Federal Register as meeting the QIDP qualifications as outlined in 483.430 of the Code of Federal Regulations. Note: Official transcripts will be required prior to appointment to the position

Well-qualified applicants will also have one or more of the following:

• Experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities dually diagnosed with a mental health condition.

• Experience developing comprehensive functional assessments and Individual Program Plans.

• Experience monitoring and integrating resident programs to ensure continuous active treatment.

• Experience monitoring all aspects of the residents Individual Program Plan.

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Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts according to the qualifications above. Please monitor your email for communications related to this position. Current or former permanent, classified, state employees must complete the online application process to be considered.

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DHS is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce.

Veterans are encouraged to apply. For complete information on Veterans' hiring programs with the WI Department of Veteran's Affairs, click here.

Current or former permanent, classified, state employees must complete the online application process to be considered.

For technical assistance and general information, please see Frequently Asked Questions. For questions about the position, to request a copy of the full position description, or for other employment inquiries, please contact Jennie Hocker at Jennifer.hocker@dhs.wisconsin.gov.

Deadline to Apply

The deadline to apply is May 2nd at 11:59pm.