Qualified Developmental Disability Professional

AltaPointe Health • Daphne, AL

96d

About The Position

The position involves facilitating person-centered behavioral management plans tailored to the individual needs, goals, and desires of the person. The role includes providing ongoing training to direct care staff in collaboration with the Nurse Educator, reviewing the effectiveness of behavioral management plans, and ensuring accountability for the provision of supports and services. The individual will also be responsible for monitoring incidents, health concerns, and acting as the primary contact for the person and their representatives. Administrative duties include completing necessary documentation, maintaining accountability for habilitation requirements, and coordinating services with staff. The position requires effective case load management, timely responses to crises, and maintaining a respectful and compassionate approach towards consumers and their families. Participation in performance improvement activities and required training is also expected.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in a human services field or a Registered Nurse
• Minimum of one year experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
• Must meet Department of Mental Health guidelines for designation as a Qualified Developmental Disabilities Professional (QDDP)
• Must meet all driving requirements and be at least age 23
• Knowledge of governmental regulations and standards pertaining to services for persons with developmental disabilities
• Knowledge of intellectual disabilities
• Knowledge of available community resources
• Knowledge of cultural diversity
• Knowledge of behavior management and crisis intervention
• Knowledge of educational methods appropriate to adults with intellectual disabilities
• Knowledge of Alabama’s Nurse Delegation Program (NDP)
• Knowledge of community mental health program standards
• Successful completion of Defensive Driving
• Successful completion of MAC certification
• Knowledge of growth and development of consumers related to intellectual, emotional, spiritual, and physical aspects
• Knowledge of basic sign language
• Knowledge of basic data collection
• Knowledge of Person Center Planning and self-determination philosophy
• Knowledge of Rights of persons served and the complaint/grievance process
• Knowledge of Incident reporting—TherAp and RL-6

Responsibilities

• Facilitate person centered behavioral management plan development based on individual needs, goals and desires of the person
• Provide direct care staff with ongoing behavioral intervention and management training in conjunction with the Nurse Educator
• Review effectiveness of the person's person centered behavioral management plan and individual supports and services
• Accountable for all requirements ensuring provision of the person's supports and services
• Report and monitor the person's accidents, injuries, behavior incidents and health concerns
• Act as the contact person for the person, parent, guardian and authorized representatives regarding issues with the person
• Complete and disseminate all documents related to person centered plans and supports/services requirements
• Maintain accountability related to provision of all habilitation requirements
• Coordinate provision of the person's supports and services with appropriate staff
• Complete all requirements within specified timelines
• Seek clinical supervision and consultation as needed
• Regularly staff concerns regarding the person with supervisor
• Accept and employ suggestions for improvement
• Document appropriate, complete, and comprehensive assessments
• Document support meeting notes for persons on caseload
• Document case disposition, case closings, follow-up and referrals
• Effectively manage caseload based on the person's needs
• Respond in a timely manner to crisis situations
• Make face to face contact with persons on caseload
• Treat persons with care, dignity, and compassion
• Respect person’s privacy and confidentiality
• Assist persons and visitors as needed
• Participate in Performance Improvement activities
• Participate in Alta Pointe committees as required
• Attend required in-service training and other workshops

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees