Job Description

Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP)

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do. We are seeking a Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP) to join our Intermediate Care Facilities (ICFs) in Redding, CA

The Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP) operates within their Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Services division to coordinate active treatment, manages client caseloads in residential facilities, and supervises direct care staff. This is a hands-on role bridging the gap between individuals, their families, and staff in Redding, CA.

Shift Structure: Typically, a standard Monday through Friday, daytime business hours schedule.

Setting: Supports individuals within local day programs and specialized residential care environments.

Earn up to $30.47 per hour

Core Responsibilities

• Primary Advocacy: Act as the main advocate for individuals with IDD to ensure their choices, rights, and health needs are respected.
• Individual Service Plans (ISP): Work collaboratively with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) to design, draft, and modify person-centered ISPs.
• Monitoring Compliance: Perform and review routine monitoring functions to ensure care meets strict California Title 17 and Title 22 guidelines.
• Stakeholder Liaison: Serve as the central communication link connecting the facility, the individual’s family, and external regional center case managers.

Qualifications & Requirements

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in psychology, human services, sociology, or a related field.

A minimum of 1 to 2 years of direct experience working with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities.

Must be able to oversee caseloads and manage localized case file compliance at the Chico site.

Benefits

Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
• Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
• On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

Learn more about our full benefits package - https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits

About Merakey

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in psychology, human services, sociology, or a related field.
• 1-2 years’ experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities
• 2 years’ experience in a leadership or management capacity
• Must be able to oversee caseloads and manage localized case file compliance at the Chico site.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills