Disability Support Coordinator

Arlington County VA•Arlington, VA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Human Services, Aging and Disability Services Division (ADSD) is seeking a Disability Support Coordinator (Developmental Disability Specialist II) to join our team. The Support Coordinator is responsible for providing direct service coordination for individuals with developmental disabilities that are receiving home and community-based services under the DD Medicaid Waiver. The incumbent in this position will ensure services are available and accessible for individuals to live and thrive in the Arlington community. As a Support Coordinator, the incumbent will be responsible for development of person-centered Individual Support Plans (ISPs) that direct outcomes across major life areas such as meaningful day, health and safety, employment, civic engagement, and community integration. The incumbent will join a collaborative team of Support Coordinators, program managers, and contract managers that facilitate person-centered planning for individuals supported by the program. The Arlington County Department of Human Services is committed to delivering client services in an effective, equitable, respectful, and trauma-informed manner. Our staff is dedicated to ensuring clients are approached, engaged and supported in ways that demonstrate competency, sensitivity and awareness of factors which impact the individual’s experience including but not limited to: cultural identity, gender, race and ethnic diversity, religious/spiritual ascription, physical capability, cognitive and literacy levels, sexual orientation, and linguistic needs.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Special Education, Nursing, or other directly related field.
Coursework in areas such as intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental illness, physical disabilities, medical conditions, and/or psychometrics.
Some experience providing case management or other direct services to individuals with developmental disabilities, including intellectual disability (ID)
Valid driver's license, or the ability and willingness to use alternative methods of transportation to perform assigned duties and responsibilities at locations other than the primary worksite.
Authorization for Arlington County to obtain, or provide a certified copy of the applicant's official driving record.
Completion of pre-hire federal background check and State of Virginia Central Registry Check.
Pass pre-employment background check and State of Virginia Central Registry check.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Rehabilitation Counseling, or other directly related field of study
Licensure in Nursing (i.e. Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN))
Case management experience in aging and/or disability services
Experience with Medicaid Home and Community-Based Waivers
Bilingual: English/Spanish

Responsibilities

Interviewing individuals, families, and other providers to assess the need for care
Interpreting professional evaluations and developing Person-Centered Plans (PCPs)
Providing supportive counseling to individuals and their families including crisis interventions and discharge planning
Conducting visits in the community at individual’s homes, in residential settings, and at employment and day support sites
Leading interdisciplinary teams to provide coordination of care
Assuring quality service provision by maintaining compliance with State of Virginia Licensure Regulations and Medicaid/DD Waiver standards
Serving as a liaison between individuals and their families and service providers, exploring resources for residential, habilitation, supported employment, and supported medical professionals
Participating in Division, Departmental or Countywide committees and task forces
Documenting and tracking services provided in the electronic health record and state’s Waiver Management System (WaMS)