Developmental Disabilities Professional Jobs in Alabama

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

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