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.