Rehabilitation Program Specialist 2 (PN 20036282)

Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities

Columbus (OH)

On-site

USD 41,000 - 58,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Job summary

The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities in Columbus seeks a Rehabilitation Program Specialist to review assessments, determine eligibility for Medicaid HCBS waivers and ICF admissions, and conduct face-to-face evaluations before service decisions.

The role also involves preparing hearing documentation, coordinating PASRR processes, and advising staff on policy and procedural matters related to Medicaid eligibility and service delivery.

Qualifications

Graduate degree in a human services field is required.
Or a graduate degree that leads to licensure as a licensed professional counselor.
Or completion of graduate degree in other related vocational rehabilitation areas.
Or completion of graduate field of study in human services with required experience or licensure per regulations (42 CFR 483.430).

Responsibilities

Review assessments to determine level of care for HCBS Waivers and ICFs.
Prepare hearing summaries and documentation for hearings.
Develop individualized recommendations for placement in ICFs.
Coordinate PASRR pre-admission screens and facility referrals.
Record information in DODD systems and communicate with involved parties.
Advise staff on procedures for level of care assessments and preadmission screens.
Provide testimony at hearings when necessary.
Procure federal dollars.

Skills

Counseling and Rehabilitation

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Establishing relationships

Ethics and value

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Graduate degree in human services

Graduate degree leading to licensure as licensed professional counselor

Graduate degree in vocational rehabilitation areas

Graduate field of study in human services with specified experience/licensure pathway

Job description

The Division of Medicaid Development and Administration works with state agency personnel and stakeholders to develop policies related to Medicaid funded services for people with developmental disabilities.

Who Are We?

The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) mission is to partner with people and communities to support Ohioans with developmental disabilities and their families in realizing their version of a good life.

Ohio Is The Heart Of Opportunity, And We Envision Ohio As The Best Place In The Nation For People With Developmental Disabilities To Thrive. Our Core Values Reflect Our Focus On The Experience Of Each Person We Support

Inclusion
Partnership
Respect

What You’ll Do

Reviews assessments & makes determinations related to level of care requests submitted by county boards of developmental disabilities (CBDDs) for initial & ongoing enrollment in Medicaid Home & Community-Based Services (HCBS) Waivers & by intermediate care facilities for individuals with intellectual disabilities (ICFs) for initial & continued admission. Conducts face-to-face assessments of individuals prior to denying a level of care request. Prepares correspondence and hearing rights to send to individuals who are denied services or found to no longer meet necessary requirements for services.
Prepares hearing summaries and supporting documentation for hearings to submit to the Bureau of State Hearings.
Reviews assessments submitted by CBDDs & develops individualized recommendations relative to least restrictive placement options for individuals seeking admission to ICFs.
Develops & coordinates pre-admission screens & resident reviews (PASRR) for individuals with developmental disabilities seeking admission to nursing facilities; coordinates pro-gram requirements & necessary steps for people with developmental disabilities seeking admission to Medicaid-certified nursing facilities from hospitals, private residences, & community-based programs, ensuring compliance with applicable federal & state requirements & best practices.
Performs records/documentation development/maintenance functions (e.g. develops, sends & receives email & phone communications from involved parties); uses the appropriate DODD applications (including, but not limited to. level of care application & PASRR tracking system, HENS, KePro) to record required information.
Advises state & local staff on correct procedures to follow related to submission of level of care assessments, preadmission screens, &/or resident reviews.
Collaborates with other department/division staff regarding relation-ship of level of care & enrollment in HCBS Waiver &/or placement in ICFs. Provides testimony at hearings, if necessary. Procures federal dollars.
Provides support to staff throughout the Department who are assigned responsibility for the administration of Medicaid processes & procedures (e.g., reviewing & revising policies & procedures related to level of care & PASRR to inform policy analysis & development).
Monitors & evaluates systems activities of local Department of Job & Family Services (DJFS) case workers through Client Registry Information System Enhanced (CRIS-E) &/or Ohio Benefits System (OBS) (e.g., new applications, Medicaid eligibility determinations, appeals, etc.)
Advises state & local staff on correct procedures to follow to assist applicants to obtain Medicaid eligibility, provides technical assistance & assists in problem solving between DJFS case workers or other systems.
Implements program policy & procedures that impact waiver eligibility.
Provides testimony at hearings, if necessary.

Graduate degree in a human service area (i.e., rehabilitation counseling, special education, guidance & counseling, psychology, social work, child & family community services) as required by an accredited college or university

Or a graduate degree that leads to licensure as a licensed professional counselor by the Ohio Counselor & Social Worker Board.
Or completion of graduate degree in other related vocational rehabilitation areas (e.g., rehabilitation management/administration from an accredited college or university).
Or completion of graduate field of study in human services area (i.e., same examples as cited previously) as required by accredited college or university AND 12 months' experience as Rehabilitation Program Specialist 1, 69731.
-Or in Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities only, 4 years' experience in private or governmental agency responsible for habilitative &/or rehabilitative programs development in developmental disabilities (i.e., working with individuals with developmental disabilities) AND bachelor’s degree in professional human services field (e.g., psychology, education, anthropology) in accordance with provisions of 42 CFR 483.430(b)(5)(x) & interpretive guidelines issued by centers for Medicaid & Medicare services.

Job Skills:

Counseling and Rehabilitation, Attention to detail, Critical thinking, Establishing relationships, Ethics and value, Problem solving, Time management

Organization

Developmental Disabilities - Central Office

Agency Contact Name and Information

Khalikah Blue, khalikah.blue@dodd.ohio.gov

Unposting Date

Sep 3, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location

James A Rhodes Office Tower 13

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus