Qualified Developmental Disability Professional

Job Title

Person Centered Plan (PCP)

Facilitate person centered behavioral management plan development based on individual needs, goals and desires of the person

In conjunction with the Nurse Educator, provides direct care staff with on-going behavioral intervention and management training to align with person centered behavior management plans

Review effectiveness of the person's person centered behavioral management plan and individual supports and services in place for behavioral improvement

Is accountable for all requirements that ensure provision of the person's supports and services

Report and monitor the person's accidents, injuries, behavior incidents and health concerns

Is the contact person for the person, parent, guardian and authorized representatives regarding issues with the person

Administrative Duties

Complete and disseminate, as appropriate, all documents, including diagnostics and evaluations related to the person centered plans and supports / services requirements and recommendations

Complete and disseminate, as appropriate, all funding source document requirements

Maintain accountability related to provision of all habilitation requirements

Coordinate provision of the person's supports and services with appropriate staff

Complete all requirements within specified timelines

Supervision and Consultation

Seeks clinical supervision and consultation as needed

Regularly staffs concerns regarding the person with supervisor

Accepts and employs suggestions for improvement

Actively works to enhance skills

Clinical Record Keeping

Documents appropriate, complete, and comprehensive assessments

Documents support meeting notes for persons on caseload

Documents case disposition, case closings, follow-up and referrals

Documents in a timely fashion per AltaPointe policy and program procedures

Case Load Management

Effectively manages caseload based on the person's needs

Responds in a timely manner to crisis situations

Makes face to face contact with persons on caseload

Courteous and respectful towards consumers, visitors and co-workers

Treats persons with care, dignity, and compassion

Respects person's privacy and confidentiality

Is pleasant and cooperative with others

Assists persons and visitors as needed

Personal values don't inhibit ability to relate and care for others

Is sensitive to the person's needs, expectations, and individual differences

Is gentle and calm with persons and families

Other Related Duties as Assigned

Actively participates in Performance Improvement activities

Actively participates in Alta Pointe committees as required

Attends required in-service training and other workshops

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 and be at least age 23

Effectively demonstrates the application of adult specific competencies as outlined below, to be attained within (6) six months of employment.

Knowledge of governmental regulations and standards pertaining to services for persons with developmental disabilities.

Knowledge of intellectual disabilities.

Knowledge of available community resources

Knowledge of cultural diversity

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 educational methods appropriate to adults with intellectual disabilities.

Knowledge of Alabama's Nurse Delegation Program (NDP)

Knowledge of all applicable community mental health program standards (DMH, JC, Medicaid)

Successful completion of Defensive Driving

Successful completion of MAC certification

Knowledge of the growth and development of consumers related to intellectual, emotional, spiritual, and physical aspects.

Knowledge of basic sign language.

Knowledge of basic data collection.

Knowledge of Person Center Planning, natural supports, and the philosophy of self-determination.

Knowledge of Rights of persons served and the complaint / grievance process.

Knowledge of Incident reportingTherAp and RL-6.