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Residential QIDP- Lebanon

Vista Care Illinois, LLC -
Lebanon, IL

Job Details

Full-time
$62,000 - $68,000 a year

Qualifications

Customer communication
QIDP Certification
CMS
Regulatory compliance
Experience working with individuals with cognitive disabilities
Employee relationship building
Developmental disability care assistance
CMS regulatory compliance
Driver's License
Intellectual disabilities support
Experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities
Disability services experience

Full Job Description

Job Title: Residential QIDP - Illinois

Department: Operations

Reports To: Area Director

Date: April 2026

Job Summary:

The Residential Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (QIDP) is a mid-level role responsible for ensuring the utilization of an interdisciplinary team approach to develop implementation strategies and progress toward person-centered outcomes. The QIDP ensures there is collaboration with other Vista Care team members, community, and state partners in support of the individual receiving services. They ensure Vista Care staff provide the highest quality care, keeping individuals supported in their hearts and actions always. This role works closely and collaboratively with on-site leadership, area/division leadership, and other operations leaders to ensure plans are appropriately implemented and drive execution of care and service in accordance with Vista Care’s mission, vision, and values as well as in line with all regulatory standards.The Residential QIDP is required to be a certified QIDP at the time of hire.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Behavior should be professional and consistent with Vista Care’s culture, mission, values, philosophy, and policies and procedures. Expectations include, but are not limited to:

Commits to providing the best possible care to the individuals served and that all actions taken on a daily basis will be with BEST CARE in mind.
Acts as a positive role model for individuals, employees, co-workers, and management. Represent the company in a professional manner.
Complies with Vista Care’s company policies and procedures
Treats employees, management, and individuals with dignity and respect, including fostering honest and respectful communication.
Only engages in official Vista Care business during work hours.
Contributes to a harmonious work environment, and maintains good working relationships with co-workers, management, individuals, outside agencies, and others with whom the CSC may come in contact.
Monitors and contributes to Vista Care’s ongoing regulatory compliance and funder satisfaction.

Program responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Advocates for and seeks innovative ways to provide necessary support; assists people to achieve their desired outcomes, and champions their rights.
Facilitates the planning, development and implementation of person-centered plans by completing assessments, evaluations, regular reviews of data and assimilates information into the individualized support plan or other applicable plans and reports; monitors progress towards meeting outcomes.
Assists the individual to lead members of the team, schedules and facilitates team meetings and arranges necessary referrals and follow-up.
Facilitates new admissions and discharges. Completes all paperwork required by organization’s policies and state regulations.
Encourages and maintains regular contact with the person supported and guardian and acts as the liaison between individuals, families, legal authorized representatives, counties, teams, etc. documenting significant information shared with all.
Promotes self-advocacy and independence by encouraging each individual to identify his/her needs and preferences; and when necessary, provides advocacy on behalf of each individual to ensure appropriate treatment, training and protection of rights.
Ensures individuals’ files/records are maintained, current, complete, accurate and purged as appropriate.
Completes all individual/program documentation, prepares written monthly reviews of program status and individual needs, including data collection, monthly narratives, and outing documentation by appropriate timelines assuring the forwarding of the information to the appropriate internal departments, external community agencies and /or other entities progress notes and other reports as required
Monitor all individual data collection and ensure records are complete, which may include providing additional employee training in Vista Care’s electronic record software.
Obtaining individual, guardian, ISC signatures on plans and consent forms
Establishes and continues good rapport with individuals and ensures that they are always treated with dignity and respect
Serves as the main point of contact for parents, family, guardians and any other interested individual agencies for each individual supported by Vista Care
Serves as a resource in time of crisis taking into consideration physical safety, emotional support, medical conditions and advocacy

Assists Residential Shift Supervisors with training for Direct Support Professionals and provides or arranges specialized training for supports for individuals as needed
Assures home environments are conducive to improving individual’s quality of life and increasing their independence
Participates in surveys by authorized government agencies and internal teams, and where required, participates in the development and implementation of corrective action plans which may include but are not limited to BALC, BQM, HBS review, Ligas review, OIG, and ISSA visits, etc.
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Experience:

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Previous experience in residential services, customer service, or other human services fields preferred.
1+ years of experience in supporting individuals with disabilities required
2 years + experience as a DSP preferred.
3 years + experience as a direct supervisor or manager of others preferred.
Current QIDP certification as evidenced by a QIDP certificate of completion and/or QIDP approval letter from BQM
Critical thinking and the ability to make effective decisions that align with Vista Care Mission, Vision, and Values.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to prioritize tasks.
Attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills .
Maintains a high degree of professionalism, including maintaining professional boundaries and adherence to confidentiality.
Ability to function well in a high-paced, stressful environment.
Ability to communicate professionally across all departments.
Adaptability to organizational changes and the willingness to be a change agent.
Must have a valid driver’s license.
Successful completion of a caregiver background check required.
Proficiency with computer technology

Education:

College, or university degree or the equivalent is required in the human services field
QIDP certification is required; QIDP Trainer certification is preferred.
CPR certification preferred.
Must be knowledgeable regarding CILA Rule 115, CMS HCB Waiver, Medication Administration Rule 116, Illinois Waiver Rule 120, Illinois HBS review, Ligas Review, Developmental Training Rule 119. OIG Rule 50, Individual Service and Support Advocacy
Ability to successfully complete all federal, state, and local requirements

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

Ability to lift at least fifty (50) pounds on a routine basis to assist with individuals supported.
Ability to bend, twist, lift, reach and assist individuals supported with their movements including their ability to stand up.
Variable weekly hours to support operational needs including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays including on-call support required.
Required to work in residential settings.

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Previous experience in residential services, customer service, or other human services fields preferred.
1+ years of experience in supporting individuals with disabilities required
2 years + experience as a DSP preferred.
3 years + experience as a direct supervisor or manager of others preferred.
Current QIDP certification as evidenced by a QIDP certificate of completion and/or QIDP approval letter from BQM
Critical thinking and the ability to make effective decisions that align with Vista Care Mission, Vision, and Values.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to prioritize tasks.
Attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills .
Maintains a high degree of professionalism, including maintaining professional boundaries and adherence to confidentiality.
Ability to function well in a high-paced, stressful environment.
Ability to communicate professionally across all departments.
Adaptability to organizational changes and the willingness to be a change agent.
Must have a valid driver’s license.
Successful completion of a caregiver background check required.
Proficiency with computer technology

ABOUT VISTA CARE

Vista Care is a leading service and support organization that is proud to provide specialized, supportive services to a diverse population throughout Wisconsin, Illinois, South Dakota, Nevada, Colorado and Utah. We specialize in offering comprehensive care and support services for individuals with a variety of intellectual and developmental and mental-health disabilities. We are passionate about "person-centered care" and empowering those we support to lead fulfilling and independent lives.

We are looking for team members with a unique blend of compassion and resilience. For people that possess an innate ability to see potential in every individual, fostering environments of inclusivity and growth. More than just caregivers/nurses/managers/etc., they are advocates, ensuring that each person (both individuals supported and our amazing direct care staff) receives the tailored support they deserve. Our team thrives on empathy, adaptability, and an unwavering commitment to upholding the highest standards of care. In this realm, success is measured not just in milestones achieved, but in the lives enriched and empowered every single day. If that sounds like the type of environment for you, we would love to chat!

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