Employement Specialist / Job Coach, QP

Job Description

Job Description

Join BAYADA as a Habilitation Manager (Qualified Professional)

Are you a Qualified Professional with a passion for supporting the Intellectual and Developmental Disability (I / DD) community? BAYADA Home Health Care is looking for a dedicated Habilitation Manager to join our team, serving both our Hickory, NC and Shelby, NC offices.

This is a dynamic opportunity for someone ready to make a significant impact on clients' lives. Regular travel between both locations is required. If you're looking for a rewarding career in a growing industry, we invite you to become part of the BAYADA family!

Position Requirements

We are looking for a highly motivated individual who meets the following mandatory criteria :

Qualified Professional (QP) Status : Minimum of 2 years of experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

Education : A Bachelor's degree in Human Services (or a related field) is required.

Travel & Flexibility : Must be comfortable with regular travel between the Hickory and Shelby offices / client locations.

Schedule : Standard work hours are 8 : 30 AM – 5 : 00 PM , Monday through Friday.

Skills : Demonstrated strong organizational skills, an outgoing personality, and the ability to build positive relationships with clients, families, and team members.

Preferred : Experience in supported employment or job coaching is a plus.

What You'll Do : Key Responsibilities

As a Habilitation Manager, you will serve as a key internal case manager and client advocate, ensuring the highest quality of care and successful outcomes for individuals in our Habilitation program. Your responsibilities include :

Client Advocacy & Planning : Act as an internal case manager, collaborating with the Clinical Manager and actively participating in the Person-Centered Planning process.

Care Implementation : Work closely with the client, family, Case Managers, Habilitation Technicians, and other teams to implement and evaluate client care needs and goals outlined in the Person- Centered / Individual Support Plan (PC / ISP).

Oversight & Monitoring : Conduct regular client visits to evaluate progress, ensure services are delivered according to the PC / ISP and service definitions, and track the progress of identified goals.

Team Leadership : Provide consistent supervision of Habilitation Technicians in accordance with policy, procedure, and state regulations.

Communication : Maintain continuous communication with Case Managers / Care Coordinators.

Team Support : Participate in client-specific orientations as directed by the Clinical Manager.

Why Choose BAYADA?

Join a company where you feel valued! BAYADA offers the stability of a national leader paired with the genuine, supportive culture of a family-owned business. We are recognized nationally for our strong employee values, diversity, and commitment to being a great place to work.

Award-Winning Culture

Newsweek : Best Place to Work (Overall 2024), Best Place to Work for Diversity (2023), Best Place to Work for Women and Families (2023).

Glassdoor : Best Places to Work 2018 and 2019.

Forbes : Best Places to Work for Women 2020.

The Perks You Deserve

Work / Life Balance : Enjoy Monday-Friday work hours and a small, supportive team atmosphere in a local office setting.

Financial Stability : Paid Weekly with a competitive compensation package.

Growth : Excellent growth opportunities to advance your career.

Comprehensive Benefits : A full benefits plan including Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, vision, dental, and medical health plans, employer-paid life insurance, 401k with company match, direct deposit, and an employee assistance program. (Learn more at www.bayada.com / benefits)

If you're ready to bring your expertise to a supportive, growing team, apply today!

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