Qualified Developmental Disability Professional - QDDP/DDP

Help at Home•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

Help At Home is seeking a Qualified Developmental Disability Professional (QDDP/DDP) to support people with developmental disabilities in living independently, safely, and with dignity in their homes. The role contributes to coordinated, person-centered care and supports consumers in achieving the outcomes documented in their plans. Regular weekly travel is required throughout the Atlanta Central territory. The QDDP participates in developing and implementing Person Centered Plans (PCPs) and Individual Support Plans (ISPs), designs and evaluates support and teaching strategies, and monitors service delivery and progress. The role also provides staff supervision and training, supports quality assurance and required reporting, coordinates consumer benefits and medical needs, and helps secure community resources. In a staffing crisis, the QDDP may provide direct support to protect consumer health and safety. The position requires a bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, human services, or a related field, and one year of experience in developmental disabilities. Supervisory experience is preferred but not required. Compensation is $23.55–$24.50 per hour, with travel reimbursement and benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, human services, or a related field.
One year of experience in the developmental disabilities field.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask and manage multiple responsibilities.
Ability to supervise staff and provide feedback to improve services.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Access to a personal vehicle that is insured and meets state safety and licensure requirements.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job's essential functions, with reasonable accommodations available upon request.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Participate in person-centered planning and develop and implement Person Centered Plans (PCPs) and Individual Support Plans (ISPs).
Design and implement support and teaching strategies to help consumers achieve outcomes in their ISPs.
Supervise and train Direct Support Professionals on PCPs, ISPs, and teaching strategies.
Evaluate and revise support and teaching strategies as needed to support progress toward outcomes.
Monitor PCP and ISP implementation and ensure services and supports are provided as planned.
Revise outcomes based on data, staff feedback, and direct observation, with approval from the consumer, guardian, and interdisciplinary team.
Complete monthly outcome reports and provide them to the Case Manager.
Facilitate natural supports and document QDDP activities provided to consumers.
Review forms, notify the Case Manager of incidents, and oversee staff follow-up plans.
Maintain regular communication with family members, guardians, staff, and the Case Manager about policies, issues, and concerns.
Prepare and submit reports required by contracts, funding sources, or regulations.
Coordinate in-service training for staff supporting consumers.
Oversee Medication Administration Record documentation and check the MAR at least once per week.
Monitor and record required staff training, schedule updates as needed, and complete monthly staff schedules to ensure appropriate coverage.
Provide direct support during staffing crises to protect consumer health and safety.
Train and oversee staff on Medicaid Waiver guidelines and licensing and certification standards.
Communicate concerns and findings to the Interdisciplinary Team.
Respond to staff in emergencies.
Conduct on-site evaluations of field staff.
Complete annual staff evaluations and submit them to the Manager one month before each employee's hire-date anniversary.
Coordinate consumer benefits, including Medicaid, Medicare, SSI, SSA, and Food Stamps.
Secure community resources for consumers.
Schedule and complete consumers' medical needs.
Conduct performance reviews, train associates, and direct associates' work.
Travel regularly each week throughout the Atlanta Central territory.