Dodd service manager

A Place At Home; Beckett Ridge (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A Place At Home is seeking a DODD Care Coordinator to assess the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities and develop personalized service plans. You will coordinate support services from multiple providers and advocate for the well-being of clients within state guidelines.

The role involves working with families, maintaining documentation, and ensuring service quality through ISP implementation and regular provider communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in social work, human services, psychology, or a related field.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage clients, families, and providers.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities to manage complex caseloads.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
• Understanding of state regulations and funding sources related to developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assess individuals' needs in daily living, medical care, communication, social interaction, and employment.
• Develop and manage personalized Individual Service Plans (ISPs) with individuals and families.
• Coordinate services from residential facilities, day programs, therapy providers, and transportation.
• Maintain regular communication with providers to ensure quality of care per the ISP.
• Engage families or guardians in information sharing and decision-making.
• Advocate for individuals to access services and navigate systems.
• Document assessments, ISP details, progress notes, and communications.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Independent work

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work, human services, psychology, or related field

Job description

A DODD Care Coordinator, which stands for "Division of Developmental Disabilities" Care Coordinator, isa professional responsible for assessing the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities, developing and managing their personalized service plans, coordinating necessary support services from various providers, and advocating for their well-being, all while ensuring compliance with state regulations and guidelines set by the DODD agency.

Key responsibilities of a DODD Care Coordinator include:

• Needs assessment: Conducting comprehensive assessments to identify the individual's specific needs in areas like daily living, medical care, communication, social interaction, and employment.
• Individual Service Plan (ISP) development: Creating a personalized ISP based on the assessment findings, outlining goals, desired outcomes, and necessary services with the individual and their family.
• Service coordination: Identifying and linking individuals with appropriate service providers like residential care facilities, day programs, therapy providers, and transportation services.
• Provider communication: Maintaining regular contact with service providers to ensure quality of care, address concerns, and monitor service delivery according to the ISP.
• Family engagement: Collaborating closely with family members or legal guardians to provide information, support, and involve them in decision-making regarding their loved one's care.
• Advocacy: Representing the individual's needs to access necessary services, navigate complex systems, and resolve any challenges they may face.
• Case management: Maintaining accurate documentation of individual records, including assessments, service plans, progress notes, and communication with providers.
• Monitoring and review: Regularly reviewing the effectiveness of service delivery, making adjustments to the ISP as needed, and ensuring compliance with DODD regulations.

Required skills and qualifications for a DODD Care Coordinator:

• Bachelor's degree in social work, human services, psychology, or a related field
• Knowledge of developmental disabilities, including various diagnoses and support needs
• Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities and their families
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with clients, families, and providers
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities to manage complex caseloads
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating with a multidisciplinary team
• Understanding of state regulations and funding sources related to developmental disabilities

• Service Planning and Coordination