DSHS Habilitation Plan Administrator

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DSHS Fircrest RHC Habilitation Plan Administrator

Join our team at Fircrest Residential Habilitation Center and help empower residents to live fulfilling lives by providing essential support and fostering strong partnerships. Fircrest is seeking a compassionate, experienced, and motivated professional to serve as a Habilitation Plan Administrator(HPA).

In this exciting role you will facilitate the establishment, implementation and evaluation of Individual Habilitation Plans and directs the activities of an interdisciplinary team within a Residential Habilitation Center; or on an institution-wide basis, monitors the implementation of individualized program plans and other standards to assure compliance with Federal and State policies, procedures, regulations, and laws; or under the direction of the statewide Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities coordinator, provides ICF/IID facilities assistance in interpreting and meeting program regulations through consultation and technical assistance within a region(s).

Some of what you'll do:

• Directs the planning, organization and development activities of the interdisciplinary team for Individual Habilitation Plans of residents on assigned living units;
• Integrates, coordinates and monitors the implementation of the Individual Habilitation Plans for residents on assigned living units;
• Participates as a member of the IDT as a Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional in the development and establishment of Individual Habilitation Plans on assigned units;
• Monitors and analyzes the progress of residents toward habilitation goals and need for program revision; recommends and monitors progress of appropriate corrective action in assigning the IDT to habilitation and training tasks;
• Confers with appropriate supervisors and department heads to evaluate the contribution of assigned interdisciplinary staff toward team identified goals and objectives;
• Observes residents and interacts with staff across settings; promotes and assures competent interactions of staff with clients in program implementation and behavior management;
• Assures compliance of policies, procedures and practices of the IDT to Federal and State regulations and laws that pertain to the training and habilitation of residents; assures maintenance, thoroughness and accuracy of residents' unit records;
• Confers with parents, guardians, etc. to explain habilitation plans and provide progress updates; obtains consent for treatment and transfer as required by State and Federal laws and regulations;
• Participates in staff meetings; prepares reports as required;
• Evaluates a participating facility's program services against those expectations defined by the Developmental Disabilities Administration, and prepares necessary reports to convey the results of these evaluations;
• Provides advisory assistance regarding the ways and means to address assessed service needs;
• Develops and maintains a liaison with State and Federal personnel involved with other aspects of the Title XIX program to ensure a consistent, up-to-date interpretation of service requirements and the utilization of the most effective evaluation techniques;

Who should apply?

Meets the professional requirements for a Qualified Developmental Disability Professional (QDDP)*

AND

Five years' experience in a qualified field if Bachelor's degree has been obtained, one year of which has been involved in treating or working with individuals with intellectual disabilities

OR

Three years' experience in a qualified field if Master's degree has been obtained, one year of which has been involved in treating or working with individuals with intellectual disabilities

OR

One year of experience in a qualified field involving treating or working with individuals with intellectual disabilities, if Doctoral degree has been obtained.

* The requirements for a Qualified Developmental Disability Professional (QDDP) as is included in the Code of Federal Regulations, Chapter 42, Subpart D, Section 483.430, are as follows:

A doctor of medicine or osteopathy;

A registered nurse; An individual who holds at least a Bachelor's degree in any of the following:

• Occupational Therapy
• Physical Therapy
• Psychology
• Social Work
• Speech
• Audiology
• Recreation and related fields,
• The Human Services (as defined at 483.430 (b) (5) (x)), includes but is not limited to: sociology, special education, rehabilitation counseling, and psychology.

Note: A degree in Social Work must be from an educational program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.

What we're looking for:

• Experience identifying support needs and planning for appropriate services for persons with intellectual/developmental disabilities.
• Ability to plan and develop effective teaching, habilitation, and individualized strategies.
• Ability to prepare clear, concise reports, evaluations, programs, and recommendations.
• Ability to confront and engage in problem-solving and conflict resolution with clients, team members, and families.
• Demonstrate good judgment in supporting clients in crisis; ability to recognize and assess the social, emotional, psychological, behavioral, and other factors influencing a client's life.

Additional information:

• Opportunities performed on-site at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary.
• King County employees receive 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary and are eligible to receive a free ORCA card for transportation use.

Interested?
Please include the following with your application:

• A current chronological resume.
• A cover letter detailing your experience as it relates to the “What we are looking for” section of this announcement.
• Three professional references with contact information.

Questions?
Please reach out to DSHS Recruiter Peter Bonato at peter.bonato@dshs.wa.gov and reference job number #01923.

The Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s vision that you bring a fairness, access, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to support all Washingtonians, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.

Additional Information

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted.

Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the job.

This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license.

Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protect­ed veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information.

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