Qualified Developmental Disability Professional (Talladega)

AltaPointe Health•Talladega, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves coordinating Individual Support Team (IST) functions, planning and scheduling meetings, and assisting individuals in leading their meetings. The position requires developing individual program plans based on various assessments and feedback, and reviewing their effectiveness. The professional will serve as a contact for individuals, their families, and guardians, maintaining documentation of needs, ensuring health and medication monitoring, and overseeing the implementation of behavior plans. Responsibilities also include training staff, identifying community opportunities, ensuring safety and acceptance, overseeing schedule development, conducting after-event evaluations, and maintaining program files. Adherence to confidentiality, seeking supervision, and continuous professional development are essential. The role also involves participating in quality improvement activities and adhering to company policies.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) in a human services field (Psychology, Sociology, Special Education, Social Work, or a related field), or a Registered Nurse
A minimum of one year experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities is required
Must meet Department of Mental Health guidelines for designation as a Qualified Developmental Disabilities Professional (QDDP)
Must meet all driving requirements
Within six (6) months of employment, effectively demonstrate the application of population specific competencies
Ability to interpret and implement support plans and to motivate, instruct, and supervise persons with intellectual disabilities
Knowledge or psychiatric disorders and intellectual disabilities in the adult population
Knowledge of cultural diversity
Knowledge of available resources
Knowledge of behavior management, crisis intervention and interventions common to individuals with intellectual disabilities, as well as, to non-violent crisis intervention practice
Knowledge of all applicable standards (DMH, Joint Commission, Medicaid)
Knowledge of Person Center Planning, natural supports and the philosophy of self-determination
Knowledge of utilizing electronic incident reporting

Responsibilities

Coordinate Individual Support Team (IST) functions and responsibilities
Plan and schedule meetings based on the preferences of the person receiving services regarding the time, place and persons invited to attend
Assist people to lead their meetings consistent with their preferences and abilities
Actively engage people to increase their participation in all aspects of their programing
Develop individual program plans based Personal Outcome Measures (POM) interviews, team members’ feedback and completion of required assessments to determine the person’s individual needs, goals and desires
Review the effectiveness of people’s individual program plans and services. Make timely modifications as needed
Serve as designated contact for people within assigned caseload, their parents, guardians and authorized representatives
Maintain documentation of people’s needs for supervision and support
Assure people have annual physical exams and recommendations are implemented to assure best possible health
Assure people’s face sheets and contact information are up to date and accurate
Assure that people taking psychotropic medications have psychotropic medication monitoring plans and that plans are reviewed periodically as required by DMH standards
Assure that behavior plans, if applicable, are implemented and monitored as indicated in the plan and by DMH standards
Responsible for training program staff in implementation of people’s program plans
Identify and secure community opportunities that support people's identified interests
Ensure safety and community acceptance of people
Oversee the development of weekly individual and group schedules with direct input from people participating in the program
Complete after event evaluations of day's activities with people involved to determine each person's feelings about the activity and to better plan for future events
Assure individual schedules are available to the people, their families or guardians, providers and support coordinators as requested
Assure Program Manager is immediately notified when an activity venue cannot be accessed for any reason
Maintain familiarity and follow Emergency Procedures for Community Based Program's manual and maintain emergency information pertaining to each person receiving services
Report, monitor and document accidents, injuries, behavior incidents and health concerns
Maintain updated program file with all required documents for people in assigned caseload
Complete all requirements within specified timelines
Respect confidentiality of personal information as stated in AltaPointe policy and procedures
Seek supervision and consultation as needed
Accepts and employs suggestions for improvement
Actively works to enhance skills
Attend in-service training and professional development activities as required by DMH, AltaPointe or Division Coordinator
Treats individuals with care, dignity and compassion
Respects individual's privacy and confidentiality
Is pleasant and cooperative with others
Assist individuals and visitors as needed
Personal values don't inhibit ability to relate and care for others
Is sensitive to the individual's needs, expectations and individual differences
Is gentle and calm with individuals and families
Actively participates in Quality/Performance Improvement activities
Actively participates in AltaPointe committees as required
Completes assigned tasks in a timely manner
Follows AltaPointe policies and procedures
Any other duties as assigned by supervisor or designee