AltaPointe Health Systems

Qualified Developmental Disability Professional (Talladega)

Job Locations US-AL-Talladega
Posted Date 10 hours ago(11/4/2025 11:31 AM)
Job ID
2025-25544
# of Openings
1
AltaPointe Site
Burton Center
Category
Bachelor Level, Behavioral
Position Type
Full Time
Shift/Hours
Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm

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 requeste
  • Assure Program Manager is immediately notified when an activity venue cannot be accessed for any reason
  • Maintain familiarity and follow Emergency Procedures for Community Bssed 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

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