SERVICE COORDINATOR

Clark-County-Board-of-Developmental-Disabilities; Kenwood Heights (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Clark County Board of Developmental Disabilities seeks a qualified professional to support the Help Me Grow program. The role involves initiating the IFSP, coordinating services and conducting home visits to help families set goals and access resources.

You will work to ensure health and developmental screenings and information sharing with families. Applicants must hold a four-year degree and obtain credentialing; the position may include some evening hours and lifting up to 45 lbs.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in one of the fields listed in the job description.

Responsibilities

• Follows programmatic rules for Help Me Grow; initiates development of the IFSP and coordinates services listed on the IFSP.
• Performs home visitations and helps families identify goals and plans; assists in accessing services and resources; makes referrals to community resources.

Education

Bachelor's degree (4-year)

Job description

• Base Pay $51,829.00 - $73,061.00 / Year
• Employee Type FT Exempt
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree
• Manage Others No

Contact information

• Name SHANNON CHATFIELD
• Phone [phone]

Description

Follows programmatic rules for Help Me Grow program; initiates the development of the IFSP; delivers and/or coordinates services listed on the IFSP; performs home visitations. Helps families to identify goals and plans; assists in accessing services and resources; makes referrals to other community resources. May provide developmental and educational information. Provides and coordinates health and developmental screening for health and well-being of children; explains medical programs such as Healthy Start; works with families to insure health care for children and importance of prenatal care.

Obtains information regarding child from various sources; maintains accurate and current documentation regarding child and family in the variety of ways required; coordinates the development of the Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP); maintains information regarding “community” resources. Maintains records on the state-wide data system through DODD.

Attends in-services and training programs as required; maintains certification as required by DODD and other contractual agencies; maintains and acquires knowledge related to disabilities and interventions/programs/research; maintains knowledge of Developmental Disabilities of Clark County policies and procedures as well as those of other related or contractual agencies.

Performs other related duties as required, to include but not limited to: preparing and conducting presentations relative to the broad scope of early intervention, serving on committees, and/or serving as a trainer. Lifts, moves and/or carries up to 45 lbs. without assistance as trained.

Requirements

Minimum Of Bachelor’s Degree In One Of The Following Fields Of Study: Child And Family Studies, Child Development, Child Life, Education Inclusive Of Early Childhood, Pre- Kindergarten, Elementary Education, Deaf Or Hearing Impaired, Blind Or Vision Impaired, Special Education, Family Life Education, Hearing And Speech Sciences Or Speech And Language Pathology, Human Development Or Human Ecology, Human Social Services, Nursing, Occupational Therapy Or Occupational Therapy Assistant, Medicine, Physician Assistant, Physical Therapy Or Physical Therapy Assistant, Psychology, Counseling Or Social Work.

Valid Driver's License With 6 Or Fewer Points

Must Acquire Ohio Help Me Grow Service Coordinator Credentialing Within 1 Month Of Hire

Able To Work A Schedule That May Include Some Evening Hours Related To Home Visits/Presentations As Assigned

Able To Lift And Carry Up To 45 Lbs. Safely

Summary

The mission of Clark County Board of Developmental Disabilities is to empower people throughout their lifetime to achieve their full potential. We believe in empowering the people that we serve and we believe in empowering our employees. Our employees are dedicated to building relationships and partnerships with our community.

Working for CCBDD is rewarding in many ways. We focus on employees' growth and development and support employees' wellbeing.

Employees are encouraged to work with their supervisor to create an individual development plan to set goals for the employee's growth.

Employees are enrolled in the Ohio Public Employees Retirement Plan and the Board contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee's wages to their retirement plan.

Employees have the option to enroll in medical, dental, and vison insurance plans which have very low premiums. Once deductibles are met, our medical plan pays 100% for most prescriptions and medical treatments.

Employees who take advantage of the insurance plans will have a health savings account setup and can contribute through payroll deductions. To ensure that employees can afford medical costs the Board contributes $2,000 for single or $4,000 for family to the employee's health savings account.

Rest and time with friends and families is important. Each year employees have ten holidays, one personal day, board administration days (the days between Christmas and New Year's Day), and generous sick and vacation leaves.

Employees can apply for tuition assistance.

Employees can take advantage of the Employee Assistance Program which will provide free counseling for challenges that the employee faces at work or at home.