Performs individualized service and support administration functions for designated individuals, assisting them in identifying choices, preferences and strengths through a self-determination planning process where the individual, family members and/or personal advocate are in charge.
Coordinates individual assessment of strengths, needs, concerns, priorities, hopes and interests.
In collaboration with an individual’s team, develops plans for individuals, subject to approval by County Board managers and DODD.
Ensures individual budgets are in place for services and supports or authorized by the County Board, as approved by the Director of Services and Supports.
Assists individuals in identifying and selecting providers of their choosing for services and supports.
Coordinates services by communicating with all parties, including individuals, family members, personal advocates, other team members, providers, other County Board staff members and regulators.
Monitors implementation of individual plans and individual budgets.
Maintains all required documentation of activities.
Works to improve and enhance the quality and appropriateness of services and supports rendered to individuals.
Works on-call as assigned and responds to emergencies after regular work hours through use of a cell phone or other electronic device.
Assures the provision of appropriate response mechanisms for individuals and families in the event of crisis or emergency.
Makes contacts in the community in an effort to develop additional resources for assigned individuals.
Completes and assists others in the development of packets for new HCBS Medicaid waiver funding and in the re-determination process for current waiver recipients.
Assists in the development of staff training to support implementation of services.
Further the mission of the VCBDD by interacting in a courteous and professional manner with individuals receiving supports, their families and friends and with co-workers, supervisors and members of the community.
Provides presentations and information concerning the Board, department and work unit in accordance with Board philosophy and mission. May be asked to provide/participate in activities internal and external to the agency. Participates in and provides in-service training as may be required.
Performs other duties as directed by the Individual Support Coordination Supervisor and/or Administration.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Associate’s degree required
- Eligible for certification under DODD
- Maintains a valid Ohio driver's license and a driving record acceptable to agency insurance carrier
- Insurable under agency insurance carrier
- Ability to work independently
- Works cooperatively with others
- Maintains attendance to effectively complete functions of the job
- Good judgment and decision-making skills
