At Richmond Community Services, we believe in empowering people to live full, self-directed lives. We’re looking for a passionate and driven QIDP who brings energy, compassion, and strong clinical skills to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through person-centered care.
What You’ll Do
As a QIDP, you’ll play a key role in helping people achieve their goals and live with dignity, choice, and independence. You will:
- Partner with people supported using a strengths-based, rights-focused approach to understand their goals, interests, and needs
- Lead the development and ongoing management of Person-Centered Plans (PCPs) that truly reflect each individual’s voice
- Facilitate interdisciplinary team meetings and coordinate circle of support participation to ensure continuity of care
- Develop clear, measurable goals and track progress—adjusting plans as needs and preferences evolve
- Promote independence and community inclusion through meaningful activities, skill-building, and access to resources
- Train and coach staff on plan implementation, documentation, and person-centered practices
- Observe services in action, provide real-time feedback, and model best practices in dignity, respect, and inclusion
- Coordinate annual and semi-annual planning meetings, ensuring full participation from individuals, families, and advocates
- Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation
- Serve as a liaison across residential, clinical, medical, and community services to ensure seamless care
- Support individuals and families through transitions, challenges, and crises
- Participate in quality assurance activities, audits, and continuous improvement efforts
What You Bring
We’re looking for someone who is organized, collaborative, and committed to high-quality care:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, Special Education, Nursing, or related field (meeting OPWDD QIDP requirements)
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience supporting individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities
- Experience training and coaching staff on person-centered plans and goal implementation
- Strong clinical writing skills (assessments, plans, progress notes)
- Proficiency with MS Office and general computer use
- Experience coordinating services across residential, day, and community settings (preferred)
- Flexibility to work some early mornings, evenings, and weekends as needed
- Valid NY/NJ/CT driver’s license and reliable transportation to travel between sites
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a mission-driven organization making a real difference
- Collaborative, supportive team environment
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- The chance to empower individuals to live meaningful, self-directed lives
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