Fairfield County, Ohio · 2 hours ago
Floating Individual Support Coordinator
Lancaster, OH
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$23.93/hr - $23.93/hrFairfield County, Ohio is seeking a Floating Individual Support Coordinator to provide service and support coordination for individuals with developmental disabilities. The role involves facilitating person-centered planning, managing service budgets, and ensuring effective communication and crisis intervention for individuals in need of support.
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Responsibilities
Acts as the primary point of coordination for the person-centered planning team. Utilizes an assess/plan/review/revise process to help teams plan for each person assigned
Assists individuals and teams to identify issues, areas of potential risk, and outcomes that are important to and for the individual. Completes and/or coordinates thorough assessments to determine the need for services and supports. Revises assessments as needs change and annually
Facilitates the development of a person-centered plan, including the determination and direction of needed supports. Revises 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
Identifies funding sources for supports identified in the Individualized Service Plan (ISP) by utilizing a hierarchy of funding options applicable to each person. Plans with teams to access services that are cost efficient and effective to meet the needs described in the ISP
Establishes and approves budgets for services based upon the individual’s assessed needs and preferred ways of meeting those needs. Manages the fiscal processes related to service authorizations, including use of local and statewide projection tools. Manages processes related to prior authorization as necessary and respond to requests for revisions of authorizations as needed
Establishes and maintains contact with service providers and natural supports as necessary to ensure that services are effectively coordinated by appropriate providers
Promotes community presence and participation. Provides referral and linkage to community resources to help individuals meet their needs and to engage with their communities
Implements 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. Takes action to remediate any immediate concerns regarding health and welfare
Assists individuals in choosing providers as needed
Assists with enrollment onto Medicaid waivers as appropriate. Completes 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
Furthers 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
Works with individuals who need short-term planning and linkage to and other community resources. Assists in coordinating with internal team members, community agencies direct service providers, and system liaisons on crisis situations to stabilize crisis situations by addressing immediate needs and assessing need for on-going planning
Provides ISC case coverage for current or pending vacancies on ISC teams
Provides back-up coverage for highly intensive and wraparound case coordination for people supported
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
Complies with the Safety Rules established for the purpose of fulfilling compliance with Ohio Employment Risk Reduction Standards, Rules, or Orders, through the utilization of protective equipment and decontamination techniques
Performs other duties as directed by the Individual Support Coordination Supervisor and/or Administration
Qualification
Required
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
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
Ability to write clearly and concisely
Ability to maintain accurate records and data
Ability to cope with stressful situations
Ability to pass all background checks including Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation (BCII)
Must be physically capable to lift up to 50 lbs. per lifting policy, move individuals, including children, adolescents and adults in a safe manner, according to in-service training
Company
Fairfield County, Ohio
The statutory local government of Fairfield County Ohio.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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