Service and Support Administrator (SSA)

Mahoning County Board of Developmental Disabilities; Handwork's Corners (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Mahoning County Board of DD in Austintown, OH, is seeking a dedicated professional to develop, monitor, and implement individualized service plans for clients with developmental disabilities. This full-time role includes on-call 24-hour crisis intervention as scheduled, and providing crisis intervention, information and referral, and eligibility determinations for individuals served by the county board.

The ideal candidate holds a relevant Bachelor's degree, is eligible for DODD Certification,

Qualifications

• Must hold or be eligible for Service & Support Administration DODD Certification.
• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related field.
• Minimum one year full-time work experience with individuals who have DD.
• Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment.
• Ability to engage others with understanding and empathy.

Responsibilities

• Develop, monitor, and implement individual service plans.
• Provide on-call 24-hour crisis intervention as scheduled.
• Provide crisis intervention, information and referral, service response, and eligibility determinations to individuals seeking assistance from the county board.

Skills

Empathy

Diversity awareness

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

DODD Certification

Job description

Mahoning County Board of DD
It's More Than a Job, It's a Calling

We do more than a job at Mahoning County Board of DD. We all serve a role in providing individualized care that advances each of the 1,400+ adults and children we support along their path in life. We invite you to get to know us and explore our job openings.

If you are a qualified person with a disability interested in working for MCBDD, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable to use or access this site as a result of your disability. To make a request, call: 330-797-2825 .

Our full-time team members enjoy:

Margie likes working for MCBDD because she loves the kids and her co-workers, and she

loves to drive!

"MCBDD and Early Intervention provide a supportive environment that allows our Team to help EI children and families grow and thrive."

Lindsay Naples,SSA, "From a young age, I always wanted to and enjoyed helping people. At MCBDD, I get to do that every day! I also appreciate my coworkers so much. I work with amazingly compassionate, helpful, and talented people. I am grateful to be part of a giving group that does whatever they can to help our individuals have a great life."

Anne Louise White, Staff Development Specialist

Please note that we can only accept applications and resumes for positions that are currently posted. Each application is reviewed by Human Resources to determine if the minimum qualifications are met. Check back often for updates on our open positions.

4791 Woodridge Drive Austintown, Ohio 44515

Description:

DUTIES (include but not limited to the following):

• Develop, monitor, and implement individual service plans.
• Perform on-call 24 hour crisis intervention as scheduled.
• Provide crisis intervention, information and referral, service response, and eligibility determinations to individuals seeking assistance from the county board.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS (include but not limited to the following):

• Must hold or be eligible for and maintain Service & Support Administration DODD Certification.
• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related field.
• Minimum one year full-time work experience with individuals who have DD.
• Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity & contributing to an inclusive working environment.
• Ability to engage others with understanding & empathy.

HOURS: 40 hour week, flexible and variable (Normally 8am-4pm, M-F)

This position involves working in atmosphere where there are children and/or adults who have developmental disabilities.

In addition to the requirements listed above, the following qualifications shall be considered in evaluating an applicant for possible employment for this position: an applicant's varied work-experience; one's training and/or education; and, one's adaptability to work with children and/or adults with developmental disabilities.