Description
Performs Service Coordinator duties in order to assist department in managing caseloads when there are short-term vacancies. Provides Service Coordination services for individuals with developmental disabilities; identifies, refers, accesses and/or links eligible individuals with needed services (e.g., residential, medical, psychological, vocational, educational, financial, social and transportation); assists individuals with accessing services related to transportation.
Coordinates services among service providers and monitors individual service and Habilitation Plans to ensure a timely, comprehensive and unified plan of services in compliance with all applicable laws, rules and regulations. Provides advocacy to assure individuals' rights and interests are preserved and maintained.
Writes and prepares reports, correspondence, case notes and summaries, evaluations, individual service plans and other related materials; maintains current client files, records, etc. Attends and/or conducts a variety of meetings related to assigned clients. Consults with service providers to improve or expand existing services. Participates in public relations activities to promote support and public awareness of effective Service Coordination services.
Provides emergency and protective services to assigned clients in need of prevention or elimination of conditions detrimental to their physical or emotional health; receives and reviews/investigates reports of abuse and neglect per state guidelines.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
License / Certification Required:
Service and Support Administrator Certification - Franklin County Board of Developmental Disabilities (can be obtained upon hire).
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in field of Human Services; valid Ohio Driver's License - Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles, and or be able to travel to various parts of the county; must meet and maintain insurability requirements as set by the Board.
Job Duties :
Provides Service Coordination services for individuals with developmental disabilities across all of Franklin County; identifies, refers, accesses and/or links eligible individuals with needed services (e.g., residential, medical, psychological, vocational, educational, financial, social and transportation); and may, on occasion, transport individuals in personal vehicle in order to access services.
Coordinates person-centered services among service providers and monitors Individual Service Plans (ISP) to ensure a timely, comprehensive and unified plan of services in compliance with all applicable laws, rules and regulations; provides advocacy to assure individuals' rights and interests are preserved and maintained.
Writes and prepares reports, correspondence, case notes, assessments, Individual Service Plans (ISP) and other related materials; maintains current files, records, etc; attends and/or conducts a variety of meetings related to assigned caseload such as home visits; consults with service providers to improve or expand existing services; participates in community engagement activities to promote awareness of Service Coordination.
Coordinate and assist with emergency and protective services to assigned caseload in need of prevention or elimination of conditions detrimental to their physical or emotional health; serves as a mandated reporter of alleged abuse and neglect per state guidelines.
Scope of work (can vary by caseload):
60% administrative tasks (service plan writing, assessments, case notes, etc.)
40% practical experience (in-person, home visits, meetings)
Performs other related duties as assigned.
This position contributes to the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS).
Benefits of working at the Franklin County Board of Developmental Disabilities:

• Tuition reimbursement
• On-site fitness
• Generous health care package (health, vision, dental, & life insurance)
• Childcare Assistance
• 14% employer contribution towards retirement plan (www.opers.com or www.strsoh.org)
• Deferred compensation options (www.ccao457empower-retirement.com & www.ohio457.org)
• Paid holidays
• Excellent leave policies (sick, vacation, and personal days)

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in field of Human Services
• One year experience in field of Developmental Disabilities
• Service and Support Administrator Certification - Franklin County Board of Developmental Disabilities (post employment)
• Must hold valid Ohio Driver' License-Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles and/or be able to travel to various locations in the county
• must meet and maintain Board/Ohio School Plan insurability standards for driving, if driving