Support Administrator

Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities is looking for full-time Support Administrators in Cleveland, Ohio. This role involves facilitating person-centered plans, managing service budgets, and collaborating with community services to support individuals with developmental disabilities.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Special Education, Social Work, or Psychology, with preferred experience in service coordination. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required for Support Administrator position.
• Experience in a DD program is highly recommended.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate development of person-centered plans.
• Manage budgets for services based on individual needs.
• Coordinate with service providers for effective support.

Skills

Service Coordination

Community Engagement

Assessment Skills

Budget Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education, Social Work, Psychology or related area

Job description

Overview

The Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities (Cuyahoga DD) is seeking full-time Support Administrators (SA) to facilitate the development of person-centered plans for individuals that promote self-determination. Develop, authorize and revise a personal budget based upon needs and outcomes identified in the plan. Assist individuals and families to explore and obtain services and supports. Implement an ongoing system of review.

• Act as the primary point of coordination for the person-centered planning team. Utilize an assess/plan/review/revise process to help teams plan for each individual assigned.
• Assist individuals and teams to identify issues, areas of potential risk, and outcomes that are important to and for the individual. Complete and/or coordinate thorough assessments to determine the need for services and supports. Revise assessments as needs change and annually.
• Facilitate the development of a person-centered plan, including the determination and direction of needed supports. Revise plan as needed based on individual or team concerns, progress toward meeting outcomes, plan review, MUI prevention plans, or other issues that impact the need for services as described in the plan.
• Identify funding sources for supports identified in the Individualized Service Plan (ISP) by utilizing a hierarchy of funding options applicable to each person. Plan with teams to access services that are cost efficient and effective to meet the needs described in the ISP.
• Establish and approve budgets for services based upon the individual’s assessed needs and preferred ways of meeting those needs. Manage the fiscal processes related to service authorizations, including use of local and statewide projection tools. Manage processes related to prior authorization as necessary and respond to requests for revisions of authorizations as needed.
• Establish and maintain contact with service providers and natural supports as necessary to ensure that services are effectively coordinated by appropriate providers.
• Promote community presence and participation. Provide referral and linkage to community resources to help individuals meet their needs and to engage with their communities.
• Implement an ongoing system of monitoring continuous plan review to ensure that supports are delivered according to each individual plan, that progress is being made toward desired outcomes and that individuals are satisfied with services. Take action to remedy any immediate concerns regarding health and welfare.
• Assist individuals in choosing providers as needed.
• Assist with enrollment onto Medicaid waivers as appropriate. Complete all related paperwork accurately and in a timely manner to ensure maintenance of funding for supports, including development and recommendation of plans for approval to DODD when services included in plans are funded through the DODD Medicaid Waivers.
• Establish an individual’s eligibility for services of County Board of DD.

Assignments

Various assignment types: In addition to ongoing cases, openings may exist in specialty areas such as Assessor, Bilingual, Eligibility, Housing & Assessment, Floater, Information & Referral, Employment & Planning, and Youth & Transition. You may be considered for any open assignment. If selected for an interview, you will receive more information about open assignments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education, Social Work, Psychology or related area.
• Experience providing service coordination and/or experience working in a DD program is highly recommended.
• Ability to obtain and maintain SSA certification with certification occurring within state statute timelines.
• Hold a valid driver’s license and the ability to maintain an insurable driving record according to Cuyahoga DD policy. You will be required to provide your DL number during the application process. Failure to provide your DL# will remove you from consideration.

Equal Opportunity Notice: The Cuyahoga County Board of DD is an equal opportunity employer committed to treating every individual, family, employee, and applicant with dignity and respect regardless of sex, ancestry, national origin, race, color, age, religion, disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, genetic information, or other protected status.

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