Rehabilitation Program Specialist 2

Join Our Team! Accepting applications for Rehabilitation Program Specialist 2 This position requires 2 days a week in office. Who Are We? The Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) is a trauma informed care agency focused on implementing our core values and providing support to people with developmental disabilities. We oversee a statewide system of supportive services that focus on ensuring the health and safety, supporting access to community participation, and increasing opportunities for meaningful employment. To learn more about DODD click here. What will you 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 program 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. Prepares hearing summaries and supporting documentation for hearings to submit to the Bureau of State Hearings. Reviews assessments & makes determinations related to preadmission counseling (PAC) submitted by CBDDs for long-term admission to ICFs. 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 relationship 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, PAC & 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 What's in it for you: At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes: Medical Coverage * Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans. Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance * Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation. Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance * Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave * 11 paid holidays per year * Childbirth/Adoption leave Employee Development Funds * The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee. Ohio Public Employees Retirement System * OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee's salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information. Deferred Compensation * The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information. 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; 12 mos. exp. as Rehabilitation Program Specialist 1, 69731. * Or in Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services only, licensed, certified, or registered clinical professional per OAC 5122-21-03 (E) Personnel Requirements (2). * Or in Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities only, 4 yrs. exp. in private or governmental agency responsible for habilitative &/or rehabilitative programs development in developmental disabilities (i.e., working with individuals with developmental disabilities); 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 Technical Skills: Time Management, Confidentiality, Attention to detail