Qualified Developmental Disability Professional (Talladega)

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Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

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

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) in a human services field (Psychology, Sociology, Special Education, Social Work, or a related field), or a Registered Nurse and 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