Responsibilities Essential Functions: • Coordinate Individual Support Team (IST) functions and responsibilities • Plan and schedule meetings based on the preferences of the person receiving services regarding the time, place and persons invited to attend • Assist people to lead their meetings consistent with their preferences and abilities • Actively engage people to increase their participation in all aspects of their programing • Develop individual program plans based Personal Outcome Measures (POM) interviews, team members’ feedback and completion of required assessments to determine the person’s individual needs, goals and desires • Review the effectiveness of people’s individual program plans and services. Make timely modifications as needed • Serve as designated contact for people within assigned caseload, their parents, guardians and authorized representatives • Maintain documentation of people’s needs for supervision and support • Assure people have annual physical exams and recommendations are implemented to assure best possible health • Assure people’s face sheets and contact information are up to date and accurate • Assure that people taking psychotropic medications have psychotropic medication monitoring plans and that plans are reviewed periodically as required by DMH standards • Assure that behavior plans, if applicable, are implemented and monitored as indicated in the plan and by DMH standards • Responsible for training program staff in implementation of people’s program plans • Identify and secure community opportunities that support people's identified interests • Ensure safety and community acceptance of people • Oversee the development of weekly individual and group schedules with direct input from people participating in the program • Complete after event evaluations of day's activities with people involved to determine each person's feelings about the activity and to better plan for future events • Assure individual schedules are available to the people, their families or guardians, providers and support coordinators as requeste • Assure Program Manager is immediately notified when an activity venue cannot be accessed for any reason • Maintain familiarity and follow Emergency Procedures for Community Bssed Program's manual and maintain emergency information pertaining to each person receiving services • Report, monitor and document accidents, injuries, behavior incidents and health concerns • Maintain updated program file with all required documents for people in assigned caseload • Complete all requirements within specified timelines • Respect confidentiality of personal information as stated in AltaPointe policy and procedures • Seek supervision and consultation as needed • Accepts and employs suggestions for improvement • Actively works to enhance skills • Attend in-service training and professional development activities as required by DMH, AltaPointe or Division Coordinator • Treats individuals with care, dignity and compassion • Respects individual's privacy and confidentiality • Is pleasant and cooperative with others • Assist individuals and visitors as needed • Personal values don't inhibit ability to relate and care for others • Is sensitive to the individual's needs, expectations and individual differences • Is gentle and calm with individuals and families • Actively participates in Quality/Performance Improvement activities • Actively participates in AltaPointe committees as required • Completes assigned tasks in a timely manner • Follows AltaPointe policies and procedures • Any other duties as assigned by supervisor or designee Qualifications Minimum 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. Within six (6) months of employment, effectively demonstrate the application of population specific competencies: • Ability to interpret and implement support plans and to motivate, instruct, and supervise persons with intellectual disabilities. • Knowledge or psychiatric disorders and intellectual disabilities in the adult population • Knowledge of cultural diversity • Knowledge of available resources • Knowledge of behavior management, crisis intervention and interventions common to individuals with intellectual disabilities, as well as, to non-violent crisis intervention practice • Knowledge of all applicable standards (DMH, Joint Commission, Medicaid) • Knowledge of Person Center Planning, natural supports and the philosophy of self-determination • Knowledge of utilizing electronic incident reporting