Qualified Developmental Disability Professional (Talladega)

AltaPointe Health•Talladega, AL

About The Position

The Qualified Developmental Disability Professional (QDDP) coordinates Individual Support Team functions and supports people with developmental disabilities in planning, participating in, and reviewing their programs. The role develops and updates individual program plans based on Personal Outcome Measures interviews, team feedback, and required assessments, and serves as the designated contact for people on the assigned caseload and their families, guardians, and authorized representatives. The QDDP coordinates community and group activities, supports safety and community participation, and ensures that program plans, schedules, health-related requirements, behavior plans, and documentation are maintained in accordance with applicable DMH standards and AltaPointe policies. The role also trains program staff on implementing individual program plans, reports and documents incidents and health concerns, completes required work within specified timelines, and participates in professional development and quality improvement activities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in a human services field such as Psychology, Sociology, Special Education, Social Work, or a related field, or Registered Nurse status.
At least one year of 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.
Within six months of employment, effectively demonstrate the ability to interpret and implement support plans and motivate, instruct, and supervise persons with intellectual disabilities.
Within six months of employment, effectively demonstrate knowledge of psychiatric disorders and intellectual disabilities in the adult population, cultural diversity, available resources, behavior management, crisis intervention, interventions common to individuals with intellectual disabilities, and non-violent crisis intervention practice.
Within six months of employment, effectively demonstrate knowledge of applicable DMH, Joint Commission, and Medicaid standards; Person Center Planning, natural supports, and self-determination; and use of electronic incident reporting.

Responsibilities

Coordinate Individual Support Team functions and responsibilities.
Plan and schedule meetings according to the preferences of the person receiving services, including their preferences for time, place, and attendees.
Assist people to lead their meetings in keeping with their preferences and abilities, and actively support their participation in all aspects of programming.
Develop individual program plans using Personal Outcome Measures interviews, team feedback, and required assessments to determine individual needs, goals, and desires.
Review the effectiveness of individual program plans and services and make timely modifications as needed.
Serve as the designated contact for people in the assigned caseload and their parents, guardians, and authorized representatives.
Maintain documentation of each person's supervision and support needs.
Ensure annual physical exams are completed and recommendations are implemented to support people's health.
Ensure face sheets and contact information are accurate and up to date.
Ensure people taking psychotropic medications have monitoring plans that are periodically reviewed as required by DMH standards.
Ensure applicable behavior plans are implemented and monitored as indicated in the plan and by DMH standards.
Train program staff to implement people's program plans.
Identify and secure community opportunities that support people's interests.
Promote people's safety and acceptance in the community.
Oversee development of weekly individual and group schedules with direct input from participants.
Complete after-event evaluations with participants to understand their views and inform future activity planning.
Ensure individual schedules are available to people, families or guardians, providers, and support coordinators upon request.
Immediately notify the Program Manager when an activity venue cannot be accessed.
Follow the Emergency Procedures for Community Based Program's manual and maintain emergency information for each person receiving services.
Report, monitor, and document accidents, injuries, behavior incidents, and health concerns.
Maintain current program files containing all required documents for people in the assigned caseload.
Complete requirements within specified timelines and respect the confidentiality of personal information in accordance with AltaPointe policies and procedures.
Seek supervision and consultation as needed, accept suggestions for improvement, and actively enhance professional skills.
Attend in-service training and professional development required by DMH, AltaPointe, or the Division Coordinator.
Treat individuals with care, dignity, compassion, and respect for their privacy and confidentiality; respond sensitively to their needs, expectations, and individual differences; and interact gently and calmly with individuals and families.
Cooperate with others, assist individuals and visitors as needed, and participate in Quality/Performance Improvement activities and AltaPointe committees as required.
Complete assigned tasks in a timely manner, follow AltaPointe policies and procedures, and perform other duties as assigned by a supervisor or designee.