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Arizona State Hospital

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Coolidge, AZ · On-site

$79K - $85K/yr

NURSE CASE MANAGER QUALIFIED INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY PROFESSIONAL (QIDP) Job Location: Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) 2800 North Highway 87, Coolidge, Arizona 85128 Posting Details:

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What is a developmental disabilities professional?

Developmental Disabilities Professionals (DDPs) are specialists who provide support, coordination, and oversight for individuals with developmental disabilities. They assess needs, develop care plans, and ensure that services and supports meet regulatory and individual requirements. DDPs often work in settings such as group homes, community agencies, or state programs, advocating for client rights and facilitating access to necessary resources. Their role is vital in promoting independence and improving the quality of life for people with developmental disabilities.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a developmental disabilities professional?

To thrive as a Developmental Disabilities Professional, you need a solid background in psychology, social work, or a related field—often requiring a relevant degree and state-specific certification or licensure. Familiarity with individualized support plans (ISPs), case management software, and compliance documentation systems is typically necessary. Strong advocacy, interpersonal communication, and problem-solving skills help build trust and effectively support individuals with developmental disabilities. These skills are crucial to ensure person-centered care, regulatory compliance, and improved outcomes for clients.

What challenges does a developmental disabilities professional face when supporting individuals with diverse needs?

Developmental Disabilities Professionals often encounter challenges such as balancing individualized care plans with limited resources, navigating complex family dynamics, and ensuring effective communication with multidisciplinary teams. Managing paperwork and compliance requirements alongside direct support duties can also be demanding. However, these challenges are typically addressed through ongoing training, collaboration with colleagues, and strong organizational support, which help professionals provide the best possible care while maintaining work-life balance.

What is the difference between Developmental Disabilities Professional vs Behavior Analyst?

AspectDevelopmental Disabilities ProfessionalBehavior Analyst
CredentialsVaries; often requires a degree in social work, psychology, or related fieldBoard Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification
Work EnvironmentCommunity agencies, schools, residential facilitiesClinical settings, schools, private practice
Employer & IndustryNonprofits, government programs, healthcare providersHealthcare, education, private consulting

While both roles support individuals with developmental disabilities, a Developmental Disabilities Professional provides broader support and coordination, whereas a Behavior Analyst specializes in designing and implementing behavior intervention plans based on behavioral analysis principles.

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Qualified Disabilities Professional

Milestone, Inc.

Parks, AZ

$26.50 - $34.39/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 25 days ago

Job description

BASIC FUNCTION:

Under the supervision of the Residential Services Director (RSD) and/or V.P./Group Home Administrator and functioning as a lead member of the Interdisciplinary Team, develops, monitors, and documents individual served programming directed toward the goal of maximizing each assigned individual’s served growth and development.

DESCRIPTION OF ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Reliable and punctual in attendance.
  • Functions as a trainer for assigned direct care staff in the implementation of individual served training programs.
  • Functions as the residential QIDP for assigned individuals served.
  • As a lead member of the Interdisciplinary Team, develops individual served training programs to maximize independent functioning.
  • Monitors assigned residential and day training programs, recommending changes in programs as needed.
  • As directed by the IDT, completes documentation to affect recommended programmatic changes.
  • Participates in assigned psychological and psychiatric consultation incorporating appropriate recommendations into the individual served’s daily programming
  • Ensures compliance of assigned group homes with all applicable state and federal standards  related to programming.
  • Functions with the Resident Services Coordinator (RSC)/RSD as the  leadership team for assigned group homes.
  • Meets regularly with the consultant registered nurse to maintain awareness of individual served  health needs and to ensure appropriate interaction between individual served training programming needs and health care needs.
  • Meets regularly with the physical therapist and the occupational therapist incorporating  recommendations into the individual served’s daily programming if applicable.
  • Meets regularly with the day placement staff to develop and monitor joint individual served  programming.
  • Acts as liaison with all other consultants in integrating recommended programming or procedures into individual served’s daily schedules.
  • Conveys program status of assigned individuals served in annual meetings with the Interdisciplinary Team, completes portions of or all of individual service plan/personal plan  implementation strategies.
  • Prepares monthly summary for assigned group homes, Semi-Annual Reviews, and quarterly BDP reviews for assigned individuals served.
  • Functions as the AOD, for 14 group homes on a rotating basis to handle unusual and emergency situations.
  • In compliance with Milestone, Inc. policies and procedures intervenes immediately and reports any questions or concerns to the Administrator for referral to the Human Rights Committee.
  • Coordinates completion of all assessments for individual served’s annual meetings and in accordance with Milestone guidelines.
  • Functions with RSC or TL to ensure all paperwork is implemented by the due dates.
  • Maintains and encourages contact with individual served’s guardians and families ensuring that they are well informed on all occurrences involving their individual served.
  • Must be able to respond promptly to emergency situations.
  • Facilitates annual staffings on an as needed basis with the Group Home Administrator, RSD, Social Worker, ISSA (if applicable) and RSC.
  • Performs other duties as directed or assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  •  Minimum age of 21.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in human services field and a minimum of one year’s experience in the field of developmental disabilities.
  • Must be able to intervene physically in a behavioral or health related crisis.
  • Good driving record, valid driver’s license. Must be able to travel from site to site.
  • Must meet all requirements to qualify for QIDP status on the QIDP registry.

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