Caseworker - SSA (Service and Support Manager)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: · Determine eligibility of persons requesting services from the county board, as necessary. · Serve as the primary point of coordination for any individual receiving service and support administration. · Coordinate an assessment of the individual's needs for services and supports. · Develop, review, and revise the individual's Individualized Service Plan (ISP), assuring conformance with self-determination and person-centered thinking, at least every twelve months and as necessary. · Establish and monitor the individual's budget for services. · Provide ongoing individual service plan coordination to ensure services and supports are provided in accordance with the ISP to the benefit and satisfaction of the individual. · Facilitate effective communication and coordination among the individual and members of the team · When requested, assist the individual in choosing providers. · Provide emergency intervention when needed, and participate in the on-call system rotation. · Maintain records and documentation required per county board, Ohio Department of DD, and/or Ohio Department of Job & Family Services. · Work in cooperation with staff from NOWAC regarding quality assurance reviews and major unusual incident investigations. · Perform targeted case management billing. · Complete and submit PAS/RR assessments as necessary. · Participate in accreditation on-site reviews and the implementation of plans of correction for accreditation, as appropriate. · Shall follow all policies, procedures, and standards adopted by the Defiance County Board of DD. · Shall attend training as necessary to remain current on rules, requirements, and state of the art thinking. · Shall perform other related duties as required by the Director of Community Services or Superintendent.