QDDP - Qualified Developmental Disability Professional

Job Description

Job Description

DESCRIPTION:

This is a highly responsible, professional position involving the planning and monitoring of

community services and supports provided to adults with intellectual disability or related

conditions in a community home settings. This position provides QDDP supports for Subcontracting Non-Agency CRF providers and individuals receiving personal care directly from the Agency.

QDDP activities are based on the person preferences and needs of people receiving

supports. Daily activities involve interaction with people with intellectual disability, their

families, generic and specialized service providers, public/governmental agencies, and the

general public. Person-centered services and supports are based on a Personized Support

Plan driven by the assessed capacities, needs, preferences, and choices of a person, in

conjunction with their family, other agencies, and service providers. Work is performed under

the supervision of the Executive Director and reviewed for quality and achievement of program

goals on at least an annual basis.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Oversight of the provision of community-based personalized supports to adults with intellectual disability or related conditions receiving Personal Care and subcontracting Non-Agency CRF services.

2. Monitoring of all residential staff, and reporting of any issues to the appropriate supervisor.

3. Assisting people with intellectual disability to access needed medical, social, educational, and other services.

4. Providing or overseeing the provision of at least the following services to people with intellectual disability:

• • Needs assessment, including a written comprehensive assessment of the person’s strengths, weaknesses, needs, and desires.
  • Development and implementation of Person Centered Plans (PCP) within required timeframes.
  • Quarterly review of the PCP, including evaluation and documentation of progress toward achieving targeted objectives, attainment of desired services, contacting other service providers to evaluate the progress/effectiveness of services rendered, and making needed revisions to the PCP.
  • Development, supervision, and review of Positive Behavior Support Plans.

5. On-call responsibilities for residential regarding reporting of incidents, accidents, or emergencies.

6. Monitoring to ensure that necessary services have been provided and that they are adequate to meet the person’s/family’s needs and satisfaction

7. Chairing and participating in interdisciplinary and interagency meetings as required.

8. Completing necessary documentation as required for maintenance of each person’s record as well as for accountability purposes.

9. Preparing reports as may be required for quality improvement or by Alabama DMH.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

1. Knowledge of the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities

2. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with people eligible for services, families, service providers, and public agencies.

3. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

4. Ability to organize, implement, and document QDDP activities, and maintain complete records.

5. Ability and willingness to work with people with diverse ethnic, cultural, and social backgrounds.

6. Ability and willingness to develop skills in computer usage.

QUALIFICATIONS

1.    A Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Social Sciences, or Registered Nurse.

2.    At least one year of experience working in the field of developmental disabilities.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Possession of a driver’s license valid in the state of Alabama. Possession or eligibility for

licensure if required for the particular discipline. Must be Alabama Medicaid Qualified Developmental Disabilities Professional (QDDP) eligible.

We are a non-profit organization with a mission to ensure that appropriate quality services are available and accessible to individuals with developmental disabilities throughout their lives. We are looking for caring candidates who have a desire to serve this community.

Company Description

We are a non-profit organization with a mission to ensure that appropriate quality services are available and accessible to individuals with developmental disabilities throughout their lives. We are looking for caring candidates who have a desire to serve this community.