Job Description

Objectives

At Delaware County Board of Developmental Disabilities (DCBDD), we understand that life can be unexpected and we are here to help. We are committed to meeting people where they are and working together to develop a plan that supports identified needs and goals for the future. DCBDD provides support to people with developmental disabilities through two core areas: Early Intervention and Service and Support Administration.

Mission: To inspire, empower, and support people to achieve their full potential.

Vision: All people will lead personally fulfilling lives.

Candidates must model the following established core values: Respect, Equality, Accountability, and Excellence.

Primary Objective: The Service and Support Administrator (SSA) will assist an individual to be self-directed in accessing all needed/requested services. This will include integration of resources directed toward meeting the needs of individuals and assuring that they receive and keep the services and/or supports to enable them to meet their goals. They shall also work to ensure the rights of individuals in accordance with federal, state and local statutes and regulations, and to remove barriers to improving the individual\'s quality of life.

Job Standards

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor\'s Degree in social work, counseling, education, health and human services, law enforcement, behavioral science, or a related field; Master\'s degree and two (2) years\' experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred.

Ability to obtain and maintain DODD Service and Support Administration certification per OAC 5123:2-5-02.

Must possess a valid State of Ohio Driver\'s License and acceptable driving record as stipulated by the Board\'s insurance carrier.

Physical Requirements: The physical requirements of the position are identified as light work, which may require the lifting of up to 25 pounds occasionally.

The physical activity of the position is manual dexterity, talking, hearing, reaching, and navigating your environment.

Ability to operate standard office equipment in the performance of essential functions (e.g. copy machine, fax machine, personal computer, and telephone.).

Other Requirements: Successful completion of a criminal records check (BCI and FBI) and registry/database check as required by DODD, driving record checks, and DCBDD receiving favorable reference reports.

Participates in the rotation of the On-Call response system for after hours, weekends, and holidays. May need to intervene in crisis situation or authorize emergency support services.

Schedule may need to be flexible based on DCBDD operational need and/or the individual or families served.

Essential Functions

At least annually, actively engages the individual/family and persons they choose in developing their individual plan of support (ISP).

Identifies services needed to support what is important to and for the person in developing personal outcomes and how they will be achieved.

Authorizes an individual budget for paid services and enter service authorizations into PAWS/PAS systems.

Amends ISP and PAWS/PAS as needed.

Acts as the County Board\'s primary point of coordination and accountability for individuals aged three (3) years and above.

Responsible for referral and linkage to available resources and monitoring as needed.

Initially and at least annually, completes an assessment of current needs with the individual/family and persons they choose. The assessment is to include likes, dislikes, desired outcomes, skill development, health and safety considerations and what is important to and for the individual.

Completes enrollment and annual redetermination assessments for home and community based waiver services administered by DCBDD.

Coordinates and ensures services are provided per the ISP, facilitates communication with team, reviews and addresses needs identified in MUI/UI and Quality Assurance reports.

Follows up on support services for plan of correction.

Completes targeted case management (TCM) notes for client records and service billing.

Maintains Waiver administration documentation and individual files.

As assigned, coordinates intake and eligibility processes to establish an individual\'s eligibility for county board services; obtains collateral information for individuals requesting services; administers Children\'s /Ohio Eligibility Determination Instrument (C/OEDI) and or eligibility for children less than six (6) years of age.

Provides support to Service and Support Administrators through initial orientation, training and review, technical assistance, and case coverage during extended leave of absences.

Adheres to all ORC, OAC, and DCBDD policies and procedures.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Supplemental Information

All applications should include a cover letter and resume.

DCBDD is committed to gaining a better understanding of ourselves and making progressive changes to realize our goal of true equity and inclusion.

DCBDD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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