QDDP (Qualified Developmental Disabilities Professional )

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Job Title: Qualified Developmental Disabilities Professional

Reports To:  Program Coordinator

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Location:  Opportunity Center

SUMMARY

Instructs basic self-care and independent living skills to individuals with intellectual disabilities by performing the following duties. Prepares individual lifestyle support plan for each individual assigned in accordance with funding source requirements. Assist in maintaining premise and vehicles of the facility in coordination with supervisory staff. Provides assigned individuals with disabilities with individualized support that allows them to become active, involved and valued members of their respective communities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

As assigned, prepares individual habilitation plans

Prepares individual skill and behavior assessment either directly or through subordinates

Collects data and prepares reports to meet funding source requirements either directly or through subordinates

Consults with Coordinator regarding purchase of instructional material, supplies, and equipment

Assists individuals as needed while dining or toileting

Responsible for supervision of individuals inside and outside the center

Supervise individuals in self-medication as prescribed by physician

Supervises assigned staff in consultation with Coordinator

Prepares performance evaluations for assigned staff as scheduled

In the absence of Coordinator, supervises assigned staff and arranges coverage for leave requests/absences

Facilitate maintenance repair needs for building and vans

Lifts, carries, assists or restrains individuals as needed

Be punctual and in attendance at work as scheduled in order to ensure required staffing ratios are met and to maintain client safety and wellbeing at all times

Build relationships with people in the community and to help people in the community become more welcoming and understanding of the people we support

Serve as an advocate for the individuals we support, especially while in the community

Be a role model for appropriate community social interactions

Serve as ambassadors for the mission and vision of the Arc

Provide support without being intrusive or unnecessarily intervening in the individual’s activities and interactions with the public. 

Avoid actions that single out or stigmatize the individuals we support

Treat individuals with disabilities as competent, productive and valued people to show the way for others in the community

Understand and respect cultural preferences of the individuals supported

Provides training and support to address activities of daily living and personal care as needed to include:

                      Mobility assistance, including transferring and positioning per prescribed plans

                      Toileting, including carrying out prescribed toileting plans

                      Eating, including carrying out prescribed dining plans

                      Behavioral support – including carrying out formal behavioral support plans

CHARACTERISTICS

Self-directed and organized, innovative, having a strong personal work ethic, good communication skills, including listening, ability to  engage and “draw out” others, decision-making ability, crisis management skills, professional personal presentation, committed advocate, able to teach and train in functional settings, understand how to provide support from “behind the scenes” and are connected in the community

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws and in consultation with Coordinator.

QUALIFICATIONS  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university. Acknowledgement of QDDP status required. At least two years of supervisory experience in day habilitation or residential program required. Computer literacy required. Valid Alabama driver's license.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. 

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.