I. PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The Developmental Disabilities Professional will provide leadership, oversight, and guidance for individualized, person-centered services and supports for persons served by Georgia Options, ensuring compliance with Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD), Medicaid, Georgia Collaborative ASO, and Council on Quality and Leadership (CQL) standards while advancing the mission, values, and person-centered philosophy of Georgia Options.

II. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Oversight of Service Delivery and Documentation a. Conduct ongoing oversight of services to ensure compliance. b. Document DDP services through Oversight Summaries and progress notes in Therap. c. Review service documentation for accuracy and timeliness. d. Provide written feedback to ensure person-centered services are being delivered and properly documented. Individualized Service Planning and Person-Centered Supports a. Oversee development of Individual Service Plans (ISP) using ISP Process steps. b. Ensure ISPs align with individuals' personal goals, strengths, and preferences. c. Review approved ISPs and facilitate effective evaluation and documentation procedures for measuring progress in goal attainment. Training and Guidance a. Model and provide informal training and ongoing mentoring to staff in alignment with person-centered philosophies and Georgia Options mission. b. The Developmental Disabilities Professional will provide formal training to staff using established curricula on crisis prevention, individualized service documentation, supported decision-making, and other person-centered practices. Quality Assurance and Compliance a. Ensure services meet DBHDD, Medicaid, CQL, and QEPR standards based on regulation manuals, agency assessments, audit reports, and quality improvement plans. b. Identify service delivery gaps and recommend corrective action plans when needed. c. Oversee Incident reporting and management process, including Critical Incident reporting. d. Conduct investigations related to allegations of abuse, neglect, mistreatment, or exploitation using approved process and protocols. e. Participate in ongoing quality improvement and accreditation activities.

• Attend weekly Risk Management meetings with key staff to identify and make progress in reducing risk and improving service quality for supported individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Participate in monthly Quality Assurance and Improvement Committee meetings.
• Participate in monthly Human Rights Committee meetings to review and make recommendations to address potential or actual rights violations.

Other Duties a. Participate in organizational initiatives, meetings, and training as required.b. Provide monthly reports to Services Director.

III. EXPECTED OUTCOMES

Services delivered in full compliance with

DBHDD, NOW/COMP

Waiver, and Medicaid regulations. Accurate, timely, and person-centered documentation of services that reflect the Three E's (Education, Exploration, Experiences) . Continuous staff development in documentation, meaningful choice-making, and person-centered practices for the DDP role. Ongoing measurement and improvement of service quality and individual outcomes. Strong alignment with QEPR and Georgia Collaborative ASO, Council on Quality Leadership, and the mission of Georgia Options.

IV. CORE COMPETENCIES

Person-Centered Practice:

Promotes individual choice, dignity, rights, independence and meaningful outcomes through person-centered supports.

Documentation Excellence:

Produces accurate, timely, person-centered documentation that reflects the individual's voice, progress, outcomes, and the CQL Three Es while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Collaboration:

Partners effectively with individuals, families, staff, and community partner to coordinate high-quality supports.

Ethics & Integrity:

Demonstrates professionalism, maintains confidentiality, and eomplies with all DBHDD, Medicaid, CQL, Georgia Collaborative ASO, and Georgia Options standards.

V. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of Medicaid, DBHDD, waivers, and home and community-based service system for individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. Ability to train, mentor, and coach staff in person-centered practices and documentation. Ability to organize and maintain detailed records. Strong communication skills, verbal and written. Ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams, individuals, and families. Ability to work occasional evenings or weekends as needed. Ability to travel locally for oversight and at least twice per year for training or conferences.

VI. CREDENTIALS AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, special education, nursing, or a related human services field (required) Minimum three (3) years of direct experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in home and community-based settings (required). Meets DBHDD requirements for Developmental Disabilities Professional. Experience in service documentation and regulatory compliance activities (preferred). Experience with Medicaid Waivers (preferred). Experience in teaching, particularly special education and/or adult learning (preferred).

Pay:

$55,000.00

• $70,000.

00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Mileage reimbursement Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you own a vehicle and have valid proof of insurance?

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

working with people with developmental disabilities: 3 years (Required) Medicaid Waivers (preferred): 1 year (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Athens, GA 30605 (Required) Willingness to travel: 25% (Preferred)

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Athens, GA 30605