Developmental Disability Specialist II

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Arlington County requires all applicants to thoroughly complete each section of the application, including prior job responsibilities, duties, and supplemental questions. While you may attach a resume, it will not replace a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Are you an experienced human services professional looking for a position where you will make a difference in the lives of children and adults with developmental disabilities? The Department of Human Services (DHS) is hiring for a Developmental Disability Specialist II to provide case management and support coordination services in the Clinical and Developmental Services Bureau, Developmental Services program. This position will work with Arlington County residents that have developmental disabilities, as well as their families and community providers to ensure services are available for individuals to live and thrive in the community. The Specialist will join a team of other Support Coordinators that facilitate person-centered planning for individuals supported by the program.

The Arlington County Department of Human Services is committed to delivering client services in an effective, equitable, respectful, and trauma-informed manner. Our staff is dedicated to ensuring clients are approached, engaged and supported in ways that demonstrate competency, sensitivity and awareness of factors which impact the individual’s experience including but not limited to: cultural identity, gender, race and ethnic diversity, religious/spiritual ascription, physical capability, cognitive and literacy levels, sexual orientation, and linguistic needs.

• Interviewing individuals, families, and other providers to assess the need for care;

• Interpreting professional evaluations and developing Person-Centered Plans (PCPs);

• Providing supportive counseling to individuals and their families including crisis interventions and discharge planning;

• Conducting visits in the community at individual’s homes, in residential settings, and at employment and day support sites;

• Leading interdisciplinary teams to provide coordination of care;

• Assuring quality service provision by maintaining compliance with State of Virginia Licensure Regulations and Medicaid/DD Waiver standards;

• Serving as a liaison between individuals and their families and service providers, exploring resources for residential, habilitation, supported employment, and supported medical professionals; and

• Documenting and tracking services provided in the electronic health record and state’s Waiver Management System (WaMS).

The ideal candidate will be a team-player with a passion for serving individuals with Developmental Disabilities; has strong attention to detail and customer service skills; is well-organized; and is comfortable using an electronic health record.

Minimum:

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Special Education, Nursing, or other directly related field. Should include coursework in areas such as intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental illness, physical disabilities, medical conditions, and/or psychometrics.

• Some experience providing case management or other direct services to individuals with developmental disabilities, including intellectual disability (ID)
  

Desirable: Preference may be given to candidates with experience in one or more of the following:

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Rehabilitation Counseling, Nursing, or other directly related field of study

• Case management experience in aging and/or disability services;

• Experience with Medicaid Home and Community-Based Waivers; and/or

• Bilingual: English/Spanish.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

CPR and first aid, as well as DHS’ Crisis Prevention and Verbal Intervention training is required and will be provided post- employment, as will other local and state-mandated trainings.

Applicant must possess, or obtain by time of appointment, a valid driver's license, or the applicant must have the ability and willingness to use alternative methods of transportation to perform assigned duties and responsibilities at locations other than the primary worksite. The applicant must authorize Arlington County to obtain, or the applicant must provide a certified copy of the applicant's official driving record. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon a favorable review of the applicant's driving record.

Selected candidates must complete pre-hire federal background check and State of Virginia Central Registry Check.

Candidate must pass pre-employment background check and State of Virginia Central Registry check.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Work Hours : Work hours are flexible but must be 20 hours per week, Monday-Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.

For more information on Arlington County’s generous benefits and retirement plan, click here .

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Your responses to the supplemental questionnaire are required for this position. Please do not give "see resume" as a response to the questions. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

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