Developmental Disabilities Service Coordinator

Childnet Inc•Fort Lauderdale, FL

1d•$0 - $52,365•Onsite

About The Position

ChildNet, Inc. is a private, not-for-profit community-based care (CBC) agency servicing Broward and Palm Beach County. We are contracted with the State of Florida, Department of Children and Families, to provide case management support to abused, abandoned, and neglected children. ChildNet is nationally accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA) and employs over 600 staff at its location in Ft Lauderdale and West Palm Beach, Florida. Job Summary: Coordinates services and supports for children with developmental disabilities including through the Agency for Persons with Disabilities.

Requirements

One (1) year of child welfare experience
Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a related Human Services discipline

Nice To Haves

Experience in Applied Behavior Analysis preferred
Experience in working with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred
Board Certified Behavior Analyst preferred

Responsibilities

Complete and submit applications to the Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) for children who may qualify.
Provide service oversight for children eligible for APD (this includes those enrolled in the Medicaid Waiver and waitlist)
Facilitate quarterly staffings for APD eligible children in partnership with APD staff
Conduct APD licensed home visits as outlined in ChildNet’s Policy and Procedure
Consults with Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) service providers regarding children’s behaviors.
Create and maintain effective working relationships with APD and ABA treatment providers in the community
Conduct site visits to ensure compliance with DCF, ChildNet, and APD safety and regulatory requirements.
Assess and respond to identified concerns related to the safety, wellbeing, and care of children in assigned placements.
Collect, track, and manage data related to APD referrals, eligibility status, site visits, and relevant services.
Deliver timely support and technical assistance toward resolving quality concerns and enhance performance.
Perform other duties as assigned.