Intellectual Property Docket Specialist jobs in New Britain, CT

Job Summary

The Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (QIDP) is responsible for coordinating individualized program plans and the development of measurable goals for individuals in The Arc of Litchfield County’s Day Programs. This role involves assessing needs, advocacy, and ensuring the provision of high-quality care and services for the people we support.  The QIDP is responsible for the dissemination of program planning information to staff and external service providers, as appropriate, and for the oversight of Intermediate Care Facilities (ICFs) recording/reporting systems and compliance with Department of Developmental Services (DDS) regulations. The QIDP supports the agency’s mission, vision, and guiding principles.

WHY WORK AT LARC?

• Competitive pay and benefits
• 4 Weeks paid time off earned in the first year.
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Employer-paid life, accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending reimbursement accounts
• Fun and diverse job tasks
• We appreciate our employees!

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Bachelor's degree in a related field such as Social Work, Psychology, Special Education, or Human Services with 2 years of experience in developmental disabilities, including knowledge of interdisciplinary approaches to program planning, intermediate care facilities standards and requirements, and coordination of program planning systems. Clinical education and/or experience preferred.

• Knowledge of person-centered planning principles, individualized service planning, and best practices in supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively and build positive relationships with clients, families, colleagues, and other external service providers.

• Ability to work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team, demonstrating advocacy, flexibility, empathy, and cultural sensitivity.

• Excellent writing and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.

The qualifications, physical demands, and work environment described herein are representative of those an employee will encounter and must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at-will" relationship.

The above-noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the variety of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the incumbent a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of his/her position. As the nature of business demands change, so, too, may the essential functions of this position.

LARC is an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. LARC is also a drug-free workplace. Passing a test for illegal substances is a pre-employment requirement.