Support Administrator - Assessor

About the role

The Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities (Cuyahoga DD) is seeking a full-time Support Administrator in the assignment "Assessor."

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of coordination for the person-centered planning team.
• Utilize an assess/plan/review/revise process to help teams plan for each individual assigned.
• Aid individuals and teams to identify issues, areas of potential risk, and outcomes that are important to and for the individual.
• Complete and/or coordinate thorough assessments to determine the need for services and supports.
• Revise assessments as needs change and annually.
• Determine and direct needed supports in collaboration with teams.
• Plan with teams to access services that are cost efficient and effective to meet the needs described in the ISP.
• Establish and approve budgets for services based upon the individual’s assessed needs and preferred ways of meeting those needs.
• Manage the fiscal processes related to service authorizations, including use of local and statewide projection tools.
• Manage processes related to prior authorization as necessary and respond to requests for revisions of authorizations as needed.
• Identify funding sources for supports identified in the Individualized Service Plan (ISP) by utilizing a hierarchy of funding options applicable to each person.
• Establish and maintain contact with service providers and natural supports as necessary to ensure that services are effectively coordinated by appropriate providers.
• Promote community presence and participation.
• Provide referral and linkage to community resources to help individuals meet their needs and to engage with their communities.
• Implement 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.
• Take action to remedy any immediate concerns regarding health and welfare.
• Absorb and assist individuals in choosing providers as needed.
• Absorb and assist with enrollment onto Medicaid waivers as appropriate.
• Complete 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.
• Establish an individual’s eligibility for services of County Board of DD.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education, Social Work, Psychology or related area.
• Experience providing service coordination and/or experience working in a DD program are highly recommended.
• The ability to obtain and maintain SSA certification with certification occurring within state statute time lines.
• Hold a valid driver's license and the ability to maintain an insurable driving record according to Cuyahoga DD policy.

Qualifications

• None specified

Skills

• Strong assessment skills.

Benefits

Fantastic benefits include:

• Over 40 paid days off a year, including holidays.
• A flexible work schedule.
• A hybrid schedule two days at home and 3 in-office and community).
• A great government Pension through Ohio PERS.
• A low-cost major medical insurance.
• Free dental, vision life, and temporary disability insurance.
• Professional Development Reimbursement each year.
• Membership dues reimbursement each year.
• Mileage Reimbursement at the IRS rate.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• A Flexible Spending Account.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• An annual pay increase.
• and so much more.

Pay

The starting salaries for our SAs are covered in a Collective Bargaining Agreement (Union Contract). External Hires The starting salaries for hires into this position are based on education BA $54,515 and MA $56,150. Starting salaries are set in the union contract and are not negotiable. Current Cuyahoga DD SEIU 1199 employees Accepting an SA Assessor assignment is considered a lateral move, with no change in salary.

Schedule

Remote Work These positions are not 100% remote. There is an onsite expectation for all of our positions. Although we do permit some remote work at home with flexible, hybrid work schedules for some of our positions, we do expect staff to be able to commute to our facilities in Cuyahoga County, Ohio on a regular basis.

Equal Opportunity, Diversity, and Inclusion

The Cuyahoga County Board of DD is committed to treating every individual, family, employee, and applicant with dignity, respect and compassion regardless of a person’s sex, ancestry, national original, race, color, age, religion, disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, genetic information, or social, economic or political affiliation. Compassion, trust, and mutual respect are at the core of our commitment to diversity and inclusion. The Cuyahoga County Board of DD fosters and promotes an inclusive environment that leverages the unique contributions of diverse individuals and organizations in all aspects of our work. We know that by bringing diverse individuals and viewpoints together we can collectively and more effectively create opportunities for a better life for the individuals we support. Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of what it means for people with developmental disabilities to live, learn, work, and play in the community.