Rehabilitation Program Specialist 2

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Accepting applications for a Rehabilitation Program Specialist 2

The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) mission is to partner with people and communities to support Ohioans with developmental disabilities and their families in realizing their version of a good life.

Ohio is the heart of opportunity and we envision Ohio as the best place in the nation for people with developmental disabilities to core values reflect our focus on the experience of each person we support:

• Inclusion

• Partnership

• Respect

The Division of Human Resources provides quality services to attract motivate manage and retain a diverse and competent workforce. The division emphasizes customer service based on consultation and communication with the DODD workforce in order for the agency to more effectively carry out its mission and values.

Job Duties

This position is located at the Northwest Development Center in Toledo Ohio and if selected you will be required to travel to the region regularly.

• Coordinate & review on a statewide basis rehabilitation &/or habilitation programs for licensed facilities providers certified under Home & Community-Based Service (HCBS) Waiver providers certified as Supported Living Providers & accreditation reviews of County Boards of DD;

• Monitors & implements standards to ensure compliance with federal & state regulations;

• Conduct reviews in accordance with the departments quality framework - includes on-site reviews of facilities interviews with individuals guardians provider & county board staff review of records documentation & billing of services to identify areas where individuals achieve positive outcomeswhere improvement of services is indicated & to ensure that licensed/certified providers & county boards maintain licensing/certification &/or accreditation standards in accordance with applicable federal & state statutes administrative rules regulations & procedures.

• Prepares & coordinates responses to inquiries &/or complaints which may arise. Develops & writes reports in accordance with office procedures;

• Procure federal dollars prepares correspondence to document explain & implement programs. Evaluate delivery of services provided by County Boards of DD.

• Advises providers & county boards on matters related to interpretation & implementation of applicable rules & regulations. Provides technical assistance to county board & providers on all aspects of compliance quality assurance & accreditation.

• Represents department in training sessions & conferences to exchange & communicate relevant information to improve licensure certification & accreditation process. Performs other duties as assigned.

1^ST consideration will be given to current State of Ohio SEIU/District 1199 employees.

Hourly wage will be paid at step 1 unless otherwise specified bycollective bargaining agreement or rules outlined in the ORC/OAC.

The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. RuleBackground Investigations for Employment outlines disqualifying offenses that will preclude an applicant from being employed by the Department of Developmental Disabilities.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services activities programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Graduate degree in a human services 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-

4 yrs. private or governmental agency responsible for habilitative &/or rehabilitative programs development in developmental disabilities (i.e. working with individuals with developmental disabilities); bachelors 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

UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Requires travel throughout State of Ohio & may require overnight be willing & able to secure a Driver License OR supply your own transportation.

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 ourTotal Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off including vacation personal sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth Adoption and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds Public Service Loan Forgiveness and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS STRS SERS and HPRS)&Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39) and as outlined in the posting.