Rehabilitation Program Specialist 2 (PN 20035290)

Ohio Department of Administrative Services•Highland Hills, OH

About The Position

The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) mission is to partner with people and communities to support Ohioans with developmental disabilities and their families in realizing their version of a good life. Ohio is the heart of opportunity, and we envision Ohio as the best place in the nation for people with developmental disabilities to thrive. Our core values reflect our focus on the experience of each person we support: Inclusion Partnership Respect Job Duties This position is headquartered at Warrensville Developmental Center and will primarily work in Superintendent Region 6 (Cuyahoga, Lorain, Lake, Ashtabula, Geauga, Trumbull, Portage, Mahoning, Columbiana, Stark, Wayne, Ashland and Richland Counties). Frequent travel to providers in the northeastern part of Ohio and occasional travel throughout the entire state is required. Applicant must reside at a location that allows a reasonable response time to workplace reporting requirements. Coordinate & review on a statewide basis, rehabilitation &/or habilitation programs for licensed facilities, providers certified under Home & Community-Based Service (HCBS) Waiver, providers certified as Supported Living Providers & accreditation reviews of County Boards of DD; Monitors & implements standards to ensure compliance with federal & state regulations; Conduct reviews in accordance with the department’s quality framework - includes on-site reviews of facilities, interviews with individuals, guardians, provider & county board staff, review of records, documentation & billing of services to identify areas where individuals achieve positive outcomes, where improvement of services is indicated & to ensure that licensed/certified providers & county boards maintain licensing/certification &/or accreditation standards in accordance with applicable federal & state statutes, administrative rules, regulations & procedures; Prepares & coordinates responses to inquiries &/or complaints which may arise; Develops & writes reports in accordance with office procedures; Procure federal dollars prepares correspondence to document, explain & implement programs; Evaluate delivery of services provided by County Boards of DD; Advises providers & county boards on matters related to interpretation & implementation of applicable rules & regulations. Provides technical assistance to county board & providers on all aspects of compliance, quality assurance & accreditation; Represents department in training sessions & conferences to exchange & communicate relevant information to improve licensure, certification & accreditation process. Performs other duties as assigned. UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Requires travel throughout State of Ohio & may require overnight stay. Must be willing & able to secure a Driver License OR supply your own transportation.

Requirements

Graduate degree in a human services area (i.e., rehabilitation counseling, special education, guidance & counseling, psychology, social work, child & family community services) as required by an accredited college or university
Or a graduate degree that leads to licensure as a licensed professional counselor by the Ohio Counselor & Social Worker Board.
Or completion of graduate degree in other related vocational rehabilitation areas (e.g., rehabilitation management/administration from an accredited college or university).
Completion of graduate field of study in human services area (i.e., same examples as cited previously) as required by accredited college or university; 12 mos. exp. as Rehabilitation Program Specialist 1, 69731.
4 yrs. exp. in private or governmental agency responsible for habilitative &/or rehabilitative programs development in developmental disabilities (i.e., working with individuals with developmental disabilities); bachelor’s degree in professional human services field (e.g., psychology, education, anthropology) in accordance with provisions of 42 CFR 483.430(b)(5)(x) & interpretive guidelines issued by centers for Medicaid & Medicare services.
Must be willing & able to secure a Driver License OR supply your own transportation.

Responsibilities

Coordinate & review on a statewide basis, rehabilitation &/or habilitation programs for licensed facilities, providers certified under Home & Community-Based Service (HCBS) Waiver, providers certified as Supported Living Providers & accreditation reviews of County Boards of DD
Monitors & implements standards to ensure compliance with federal & state regulations
Conduct reviews in accordance with the department’s quality framework - includes on-site reviews of facilities, interviews with individuals, guardians, provider & county board staff, review of records, documentation & billing of services to identify areas where individuals achieve positive outcomes, where improvement of services is indicated & to ensure that licensed/certified providers & county boards maintain licensing/certification &/or accreditation standards in accordance with applicable federal & state statutes, administrative rules, regulations & procedures
Prepares & coordinates responses to inquiries &/or complaints which may arise
Develops & writes reports in accordance with office procedures
Procure federal dollars prepares correspondence to document, explain & implement programs
Evaluate delivery of services provided by County Boards of DD
Advises providers & county boards on matters related to interpretation & implementation of applicable rules & regulations. Provides technical assistance to county board & providers on all aspects of compliance, quality assurance & accreditation
Represents department in training sessions & conferences to exchange & communicate relevant information to improve licensure, certification & accreditation process
Performs other duties as assigned