Qualified Developmental Disability Professional Job Locations US-AL-Daphne Posted Date 15 hours ago(8/11/2025 1:22 PM) Job ID 2025-24977 # of Openings 1 AltaPointe Site EastPointe Hospital Category Bachelor Level, Behavioral Position Type Full Time Shift/Hours Monday-Friday 8:00-4:30 Responsibilities

Person Centered Plan (PCP) 

Facilitate person centered behavioral management plan development based on individual needs, goals and desires of the personIn conjunction with the Nurse Educator, provides direct care staff with on-going behavioral intervention and management training to align with person centered behavior management plansReview effectiveness of the person's person centered behavioral management plan and individual supports and services in place for behavioral improvementIs accountable for all requirements that ensure provision of the person's supports and servicesReport and monitor the person's accidents, injuries, behavior incidents and health concernsIs 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 recommendationsComplete and disseminate, as appropriate, all funding source document requirementsMaintain accountability related to provision of all habilitation requirementsCoordinate provision of the person's supports and services with appropriate staffComplete all requirements within specified timelines

 

Supervision and Consultation

Seeks clinical supervision and consultation as neededRegularly staffs concerns regarding the person with supervisorAccepts and employs suggestions for improvementActively works to enhance skills

Clinical Record Keeping

Documents appropriate, complete, and comprehensive assessmentsDocuments support meeting notes for persons on caseloadDocuments case disposition, case closings, follow-up and referralsDocuments in a timely fashion per AltaPointe policy and program procedures

 

Case Load Management

Effectively manages caseload based on the person's needsResponds in a timely manner to crisis situationsMakes face to face contact with persons on caseload

 

 

Courteous and respectful towards consumers, visitors and co-workers

Treats persons with care, dignity, and compassionRespects person’s privacy and confidentialityIs pleasant and cooperative with othersAssists persons and visitors as neededPersonal values don’t inhibit ability to relate and care for othersIs sensitive to the person’s needs, expectations, and individual differencesIs gentle and calm with persons and families

Other Related Duties as Assigned

Actively participates in Performance Improvement activitiesActively participates in Alta Pointe committees as requiredAttends 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 resourcesKnowledge 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 practiceKnowledge 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 DrivingSuccessful 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.