Qualified Developmental Disability Professional (Talladega)

AltaPointe Health•Talladega, AL

About The Position

The Qualified Developmental Disability Professional (QDDP) coordinates Individual Support Team (IST) functions and supports people with developmental disabilities in planning, accessing, and evaluating individualized services and community activities. The role develops and reviews individual program plans using Personal Outcome Measures interviews, team feedback, and required assessments, and ensures that plans reflect each person’s needs, goals, desires, preferences, and abilities. The QDDP serves as the designated contact for assigned individuals and their families or representatives, maintains accurate records and required documentation, and helps ensure appropriate health, behavioral, and supervision supports. The position trains program staff on individual plans, coordinates schedules and community opportunities, monitors safety and incidents, and follows applicable DMH, AltaPointe, and other standards and procedures. The QDDP also participates in training, professional development, quality improvement, and committee activities as required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in a human services field, such as Psychology, Sociology, Special Education, or Social Work, or a related field; alternatively, Registered Nurse qualification.
At least one year of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
Meet Department of Mental Health guidelines for designation as a Qualified Developmental Disabilities Professional (QDDP).
Meet all driving requirements.
Within six months of employment, effectively demonstrate the ability to interpret and implement support plans and to motivate, instruct, and supervise people with intellectual disabilities.
Within six months of employment, effectively demonstrate knowledge of psychiatric disorders and intellectual disabilities in the adult population.
Within six months of employment, effectively demonstrate knowledge of cultural diversity and available resources.
Within six months of employment, effectively demonstrate knowledge of 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.
Within six months of employment, effectively demonstrate knowledge of Person Center Planning, natural supports, and the philosophy of self-determination.
Within six months of employment, effectively demonstrate knowledge 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 preferred time, place, and attendees.
Assist people in leading their meetings in keeping with their preferences and abilities.
Engage people to increase their participation in all aspects of their programming.
Develop individual program plans based on Personal Outcome Measures interviews, team feedback, and required assessments.
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, their parents, guardians, and authorized representatives.
Maintain documentation of individuals’ needs for supervision and support.
Ensure people receive annual physical exams and that recommendations are implemented to support their health.
Keep individuals’ face sheets and contact information accurate and up to date.
Ensure people taking psychotropic medications have monitoring plans and that the plans are reviewed as required by DMH standards.
Ensure applicable behavior plans are implemented and monitored as specified in the plans and DMH standards.
Train program staff in implementing individual program plans.
Identify and secure community opportunities that support individuals’ interests.
Promote individuals’ safety and community acceptance.
Oversee development of weekly individual and group schedules with direct input from participants.
Complete post-event evaluations with participants to understand their views of activities and inform future planning.
Make individual schedules available to individuals, families or guardians, providers, and support coordinators upon request.
Notify the Program Manager immediately when an activity venue cannot be accessed.
Follow the Emergency Procedures for Community Based Program’s manual and maintain emergency information for people receiving services.
Report, monitor, and document accidents, injuries, behavior incidents, and health concerns.
Maintain updated program files with all required documents for assigned individuals.
Complete requirements within specified timelines and assigned tasks in a timely manner.
Protect confidential personal information in accordance with AltaPointe policies and procedures.
Seek supervision and consultation as needed and accept and apply suggestions for improvement.
Enhance skills and attend required in-service training and professional development.
Treat individuals with care, dignity, and compassion; respect their privacy and confidentiality; and respond sensitively and calmly to their needs, expectations, and differences.
Cooperate with others and assist individuals and visitors as needed.
Participate in Quality/Performance Improvement activities and AltaPointe committees as required.
Follow AltaPointe policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned by a supervisor or designee.