Qualified Developmental Disabilities Professional (QDDP)

Benchmark Human Services•Texarkana, AR

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Benchmark Human Services, a national leader in behavioral health and IDD services, is seeking a Qualified Developmental Disabilities Professional (QDDP) for its community-based crisis response project in Southwest Arkansas. The role involves serving individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) and providing them with the support to live as independently as possible, be included in their communities, and reach their full potential. Benchmark has a long history of empowering individuals and values a diverse and inclusive workplace. The QDDP will be part of the Provider Focus capacity building and crisis support team, working under the supervision of a BCBA or BCaBA. The primary responsibility is to coach and train agency staff, such as Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), on skill-acquisition and behavior-reduction plans. This is a Full-Time position involving a combination of remote and in-person interventions, requiring travel to areas such as Texarkana/Arkansas/Hope/Magnolia/Eldorado/Camden in Southwest Arkansas.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years of age.
Possess a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a human services field.
Successfully complete a criminal background registry check at time of application.
Minimum of one year experience working with persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Maintain required certification and licensures.
Maintain valid driver’s license and auto insurance.
Excellent communication skills.
Knowledge and skill to use computer.
Ability and skills to train others.
Skills in behavioral assessment.
Skills in behavior plan development.

Responsibilities

Provide face-to-face or virtual coaching and training with DSP staff of participating IDD/BH providers.
Assist agency staff with development, implementation, and monitoring of Positive Behavior Support Plans (PBSP), including coaching on data collection and fidelity checks.
Work with DSPs and their supervisors to ensure all materials/supplies needed for implementation of behavior plans are available.
Present graphical summary of effectiveness of PBSP to other DSPs at staff or consultation meetings.
Model positive behavioral supports and respond to emergency situations as trained.
Complete Functional Behavioral Assessment Interviews and/or Observations, as assigned by BCBA or Director.
Write up drafts of PBSP and other behavior plans in conjunction with the supervising BCBA.
Participate during provider wraparound or consultation meetings by reporting assessment results and offering rationale for best practice recommendations in areas of expertise.
Provide crisis de-escalation support to teams as required.
Other duties as assigned.