Qualified Developmental Disability Professional (QDDP)

Qualified Developmental Disability Professional (QDDP) Independence, MO Job Details Full-time $63,336 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Professional development assistance Flexible schedule Life insurance Referral program Qualifications Employee onboarding Record keeping Computer operation CPR Certification Teamwork QIDP Certification Management Resident's rights Expense management Computer literacy Facilities management First aid Patient advocacy Mid-level Schedule management Driver's License Class E Policy & process development Managing budgets in a finance role Financial operations management Bachelor's degree First Aid Certification Team management Driving Direct support Mentoring Computer skills Client advocacy in social work Onboarding process management Referral coordination Care plans Documentation review Communication skills Overseeing training Organizational budget management Staff development Full Job Description Qualified Developmental Disability Professional (QDDP) - $63,336/year Looking to make a change to a rewarding career where you can personally make a difference in the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities? TNC Community is looking for someone like you to join our team as a Qualified Developmental Disability Professional (QDDP)! TNC Community has been serving individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities in the Kansas City metropolitan area since 1949 and still growing. Come grow with us!

Position Description:

Functions as the TNC Community Disability Professional Manager for the Group Homes and Individual Supported Living (ISL) locations to facilitate the programmatic process dealing with habilitation service delivery. Responsible for coordinating staff program orientation and the maintenance of agency supports as outlined in the Individual Support Plan. Functions as the designee for the advocacy program for persons served and supportive operations. Monitors support delivery and related documentation regarding site-based records. The QDDP will advocate for the removal of architectural, environmental, attitudinal, and financial, employment, communication, transportation, community integration, and any other barriers to the persons receiving services through TNC Community. Responsible to report all suspected/alleged abuse and neglect in accordance with TNC Community policies. TNC Community is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITY FOR PERSONS SERVED/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Oversight/coordination of all of the individual's programs and support services being received. 2. Charged with direct plan implementation, quality enhancement monitoring, establishing information adjustment, documentation and training of Individual Support Plans (ISPs). 3. Facilitate and coordinate annual and additional Individual Support Plan meetings. Submit ISP information to appropriate Support Coordinator according to guidelines. 4. Attend service coordination and parent/guardian meetings. 5. Post to server annual ISP schedule, indicating month meeting is due and date of implementation. Schedule ISP meetings at least 30 days prior to month due and update ISP schedule on server. 6. Submit all ISP related documents according to ISP schedule. 7. Establish information collection systems. 8. Direct and monitor plan implementation for individuals as needed. 9. Monitor the protection of individuals' rights and confidentiality issues. Hold quarterly individual rights meeting and document. 10. Produce monthly reviews for individuals according to requirements and forward to appropriate Support Coordinator and/or post to server according to guidelines by the 15th of each month. 11. Maintain individual records related to programming. 12. Correspond with referring agencies and any other service provider for program related issues. 13. Be familiar with CARF Standards and DMH regulations and develop and implement training services related to programmatic processes within those guidelines. 14. Participate in development of policies and procedures, particularly as related to programmatic processes. 15. Maintain logs/documentation as required by Medicaid Waiver.

HEALTH/SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. During onsite location visits and direct activities; observe individual interactions, and monitor supportive equipment for safety, hygiene/cleanliness, and appropriate function. Report and implement necessary actions and repairs as needed. 2. Regularly review Event and Medication Error reports for necessary response/actions. 3. Regularly monitor health care tracking data and Community RN reports to ensure that all appointments, labs, consults and results are scheduled, maintained and documented. 4. Complete a minimum of one (1) site visit between the hours of 12am and 5am every month at assigned sites for the purpose of verifying compliance and performance quality by PSA staff. 5. Report suspected/alleged abuse and neglect per TNC Community policies and procedures. 6. Respond and assist those supervised to respond to Health & Safety Self-Inspection and External Inspection needs.

PERSONNEL RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Responsible for new staff orientation/training related to programmatic processes. 2. Responsible for ongoing staff training and monitoring related to programmatic processes. 3. Support Residential Support Supervisors, Lead Personal Support Attendants (PSA) and Personal Support Attendants (PSA) assigned to supervised sites by serving as a mentor, assisting in the training process for individuals receiving services and personnel and by providing oversight for specified tasks. 4. On-call responsibilities as deemed necessary. This may include being available for 24-7 consultation by on-call staff. May be required on occasion to provide direct care staffing (completing PSA duties) onsite.

FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Oversee monthly/quarterly/annual budgets of supervised sites by regular meetings with RSS and documentation review. 2. Responsible for monitoring personal spending accounts of individuals for use, documentation and receipt submission in a timely manner. 3. Responsible for monitoring petty cash expenditures for supervised sites, documentation, and receipt submission in a timely manner. 4. Responsible for corporate credit card for necessary expenditures. Will provide receipts for all expenditures and submit to finance in a timely manner.

FACILITY/TRANSPORTATION RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Maintains TNC Community vehicles in an organized, clean, safe manner. 2. Ensures safe and continuous operation of TNC Community vehicle by reporting repair needs, accidents, and traffic violations immediately. 3. Monitor facilities for cleanliness, safety issues and functionality for the individuals supported

OTHER RESPOSIBILITIES

1. Participate in scheduled staff/house meetings, providing training, information, etc. as indicated. 2. Participate and/or chair a variety of committees as needed to support programmatic processes. 3. Submit all required reports according to guidelines. 4. Follows all TNC Community rules, policies, and procedures 5. Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

Meets the qualifications for Disability Professional Management per the Missouri Medicaid Waiver rules. Bachelor's degree preferred. Two years of combined direct service and related management experience preferred (must have at least one year of direct service experience).

COMMUNICATION

The position requires sufficient communication skills: written, verbal, and nonverbal, to effectively engage with individuals, staff and administration.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to clear background checks and drug/alcohol screenings as required. TNC Community's drug and alcohol testing programs comply with the Federal Transit Administration regulation 40 CFR Part 655. Current CPR/First Aid certification Maintain current Abuse/Neglect Training Completion of Gentle Teaching or Equivalent Must participate in all mandatory trainings and re-certifications as required. Ability to drive motorized vehicles Valid class E Missouri driver's license or equivalent Must have own transportation and proof of insurance Ability to lift 75 pounds (weight may vary) Flexible schedule Be familiar with and able to utilize a computer

PHYSICAL EXPECTATIONS

These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the QDDP's position. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the QDDP's position unless doing so imposes an undue hardship on the operation of the organization. While performing the responsibilities of the QDDP's position, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use his/her hands and fingers, to handle or feel, drive, write, type, or file. The employee is often required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. He/she lifts and moves items and/or persons up to 75 lbs., and greater weights utilizing a lift device or a two person lift/transfer. Visual ability required by this position includes close vision.

About TNC:

Celebrating over 65 years of quality care, the assistance our employees provide to the individuals we support raises the bar beyond meeting simple daily essential, basic needs - from ordinary to extraordinary. TNC Community provides habilitation services to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities from its Group Homes and Individual Supported Living (ISL) locations throughout the Kansas City metro area, in neighborhoods like yours and mine. We focus on delivering friendly, caring assistance to the individuals we support while working as a team. We offer competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and an environment that encourages teamwork, inclusion, collaboration, and results.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$63,336.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Vision insurance Shift availability: Day Shift (Preferred) Night Shift (Preferred) Overnight Shift (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Independence, MO 64055 (Preferred) Ability to

Relocate:

Independence, MO 64055: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person