Qualified Developmental Disability Professional
AltaPointe Health Systems, Daphne, AL, United States
EastPointe Hospital is a private, free‑standing psychiatric hospital for adults and adolescent males (ages 12‑18) located in Daphne, Ala. EastPointe’s clinical and medical professionals assess and evaluate adults and adolescents in psychiatric crisis. Treatment focuses on stabilizing psychiatric symptoms and preventing psychiatric commitment. Adults and/or adolescents admitted to EastPointe will have exhibited life‑threatening, destructive or disabling behavior or symptoms. Each patient completes a psychiatric diagnostic evaluation and receives 24‑hour clinical care for the duration of their stay. The goal is for each patient to return to home or to the least restrictive level of care.
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, provide direct care staff with ongoing 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
Seek clinical supervision and consultation as needed
Regularly staff concerns regarding the person with supervisor
Accept and employ suggestions for improvement
Actively work to enhance skills
Clinical Record Keeping
Document appropriate, complete, and comprehensive assessments
Document support meeting notes for persons on caseload
Document case disposition, case closings, follow-up and referrals
Document in a timely fashion per AltaPointe policy and program procedures
Case Load Management
Effectively manage caseload based on the person's needs
Respond in a timely manner to crisis situations
Make face‑to‑face contact with persons on caseload
Courteous and respectful towards consumers, visitors and co‑workers
Treat persons with care, dignity, and compassion
Respect person’s privacy and confidentiality
Be pleasant and cooperative with others
Assist persons and visitors as needed
Personal values don’t inhibit ability to relate and care for others
Be sensitive to the person’s needs, expectations, and individual differences
Be gentle and calm with persons and families
Other Related Duties as Assigned
Actively participate in Performance Improvement activities
Actively participate in Alta Pointe committees as required
Attend required in‑service training and other workshops
Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in a human services field (Psychology, Sociology, Special Education, Social Work, or a related field), or a Registered Nurse with 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.
Required Competencies to be Attained within 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 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 reporting—TherAp and RL‑6.
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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, provide direct care staff with ongoing 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
Seek clinical supervision and consultation as needed
Regularly staff concerns regarding the person with supervisor
Accept and employ suggestions for improvement
Actively work to enhance skills
Clinical Record Keeping
Document appropriate, complete, and comprehensive assessments
Document support meeting notes for persons on caseload
Document case disposition, case closings, follow-up and referrals
Document in a timely fashion per AltaPointe policy and program procedures
Case Load Management
Effectively manage caseload based on the person's needs
Respond in a timely manner to crisis situations
Make face‑to‑face contact with persons on caseload
Courteous and respectful towards consumers, visitors and co‑workers
Treat persons with care, dignity, and compassion
Respect person’s privacy and confidentiality
Be pleasant and cooperative with others
Assist persons and visitors as needed
Personal values don’t inhibit ability to relate and care for others
Be sensitive to the person’s needs, expectations, and individual differences
Be gentle and calm with persons and families
Other Related Duties as Assigned
Actively participate in Performance Improvement activities
Actively participate in Alta Pointe committees as required
Attend required in‑service training and other workshops
Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in a human services field (Psychology, Sociology, Special Education, Social Work, or a related field), or a Registered Nurse with 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.
Required Competencies to be Attained within 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 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 reporting—TherAp and RL‑6.
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