Individual Support Coordinator

Salary: $23.37 Hourly

Location : Pickerington 43147, OH

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 00774

Department: FC DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES

Division: FCBDD Services and Support

Opening Date: 04/17/2025

Closing Date: 5/1/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Description

REGULAR HOURS OF WORK: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (May be required to work a flexible schedule)

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:Individual Support Coordination Supervisor

DEPARTMENT: Services and Supports

SPECIFICATIONS:

This position is deemed Hard to Fill

As an employee of the Fairfield County Board of Developmental Disabilities, the job incumbent shall comply with all Board policies at all times, and shall demonstrate respect for, support dignity of, and observe the rights of all individuals served by the agency.

Duties

70% Service and Support Coordination

Performs individualized service and support administration functions for designated individuals, assisting them in identifying choices, preferences, and strengths through a self-determination planning process where the individual, family members and/or personal advocate are in charge.

Coordinates individual assessment of strengths, needs, concerns, priorities, hopes and interests.

In collaboration with an individual's team, develops plans for individuals, subject to approval by County Board managers and DODD.

Ensures individual budgets are in place for services and supports or authorized by the County Board, as approved by the Director of Services and Supports.

Assists individuals in identifying and selecting providers of their choosing for services and supports.

Coordinates services by communicating with all parties, including individuals, family members, personal advocates, other team members, providers, other County Board staff members and regulators.

Monitors implementation of individual plans and individual budgets.

Maintains all required documentation of activities.

Works to improve and enhance the quality and appropriateness of services and supports rendered to individuals.

Works on-call as assigned and responds to emergencies after regular work hours through use of a cell phone or other electronic device.

Assures the provision of appropriate response mechanisms for individuals and families in the event of crisis or emergency.

Makes contacts in the community in an effort to develop additional resources for assigned individuals.

Completes and assists others in the development of packets for new HCBS Medicaid waiver funding and in the re-determination process for current waiver recipients.

Assists in the development of staff training to support implementation of services.

20%

Communications

Further the mission of the FCBDD by interacting in a courteous and professional manner with individuals receiving supports, their families, and friends and with co-workers, supervisors, and members of the community.

5%

Training

Provides presentations and information concerning the Board, department, and work unit in accordance with Board philosophy and mission. May be asked to provide/participate in activities internal and external to the agency. Participates in and provides in-service training as may be required.

5%

Other

Performs other duties as directed by the Individual Support Coordination Supervisorand/or Administration.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required

Eligible for certification under DODD

Current, valid Ohio Driver's License, points on driving record may not be equal to or exceed 6 and must be acceptable to agency insurance carrier.

Insurable under agency insurance carrier

Ability to work independently

Works cooperatively with others

Maintains attendance to effectively complete functions of the job

Good judgment and decision-making skills

Communicates verbally and in written form in an objective, professional manner

Orally presents information in an objective, professional manner

Ability to interact with families, members of the community, individuals with disabilities and others in a professional manner to promote a positive image of persons with disabilities and the FCBDD

Maintain basic computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases

Supplemental Information

FLSA:Non-Exempt from overtime

PROBATIONARY PERIOD:One (1) calendar year

STATUS: Classified Civil Service Employee

NOTE: Working conditions may exist that are not such as normally exist in the occupation of the public employee. These conditions may include exposure to bloodborne pathogens, communicable disease, potentially infectious materials and/or aggressive behavior.

The FCBDD does not discriminate in provision of services or employment because of handicap, race, color, creed, national origin, sex, or age.

01

Do you have a valid Driver's License?

Yes

No

02

Are you physically able to lift, carry, and pull up to 50 pounds?

Yes

No

03

Do you have a Bachelor's Degree?

Yes

No

04

What is your highest level of education?

High School Diploma or GED

Some College

Associates Degree

Bachelors Degree

Masters Degree

05

Where did you learn of this position posting?

Required Question