Ddp- Developmental Disability Professional

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Overview
Seeking a professional with the ability to participate in the agency's quality improvement plan and risk management. Ideal canidate will meet the criteria to be Developmental Disability Professional based on DBHDD standards. Obatin successful completion of NCIC and DBHDD required trainings. Must have a current TB test and complete the minimum 8 hours of annual trainings related to the DD population and the annual 16 hours of training.

Responsibilities

A. Overseeing the services and supports provided to participant for general guidance to the provider agency in areas of compliance and quality improvement.

b. Assuring that the supports provided are within the scope of the agency’s service enrollment and experience to assure effective delivery;

c. Assuring that the services address the participant’s needs and adhere to the application of person-centered values, choice and participant’s rights.

d. Providing, arranging or overseeing curricula used in staff training and directed to service delivery in the context of the individual’s goal(s) and objectives.

e. Recommend other needed services/supports or changes to the delivery model using a continuous quality improvement approach.

f. Providing consultation to the provider agency in ISP implementation strategies that are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, realistic and time limited in order to meet the needs and personal goal(s) of the participant.

g. Assess areas of risks either individually or overall risks to persons supported through agency practice, policy or lack of policy or procedures/protocols. Providing risk mitigation strategies to the provider agency.

h. Reviewing that functional assessments are in place to support formulation of the participant’s plan for delivery of all waiver services that include:

i. The Health Risk Screening Tool;

ii. The Supports Intensity Scale;

iii. Functional Behavioral Evaluation;

iv. Others (E.g., Nursing, OT, PT etc.) as needed or required.

i. Oversee high intensity services if applicable that address health and safety risks for the participant’s that includes:

i. The implementation and effectiveness of Behavior Support Plans;

ii. The implementation and effectiveness of the Participant’s Crisis Plan

iii. Identifying ongoing supports as needed (medical and /or behavioral) in collaboration with agency staff, staff of other agencies providing supports to the participants mutually served or other members of the healthcare team.

Qualifications

1. Maintains a valid Georgia Driver’s License

2. College Degree that meets DBHDD requirements for the DDP position

3. Maintains proof of insurance on personal vehicle

4. Is a minimum of 21 years of age

5. Adequately documents activities timely and according to Medicaid Standards

6. Complies with dress code standards

7. Annual MVR if doing transportation

8. All training required by DBHDD will be met in accordance with the standards.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $25.00 - $29.00 per hour

Expected hours: 16 – 35 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Ability to Commute:

• Lithia Springs, GA 30122 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Lithia Springs, GA 30122: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person