Support Administrator - Assessor

Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities•Cleveland, OH

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities (Cuyahoga DD) is seeking four (4) full-time Support Administrators in the assignment "Assessor." SA Assessors will assess and determine funding for DD waiver services. SA Assessors will complete assessments for the identified individuals. SA Assessors will be provided training by the Ohio Department of DD in Columbus, Ohio. The actual assessments must be completed in person in the individual’s home or another location of their choice (ie., day program). This may require assessors to conduct assessments outside of typical business hours. We expect each assessor will need to complete about 2 assessments per day. The nature of work for all Support Administrators includes, but is not limited to, the following: 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. Assist 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. Facilitate the development of a person-centered plan, including the determination and direction of needed supports. Revise plan as needed based on individual or team concerns, progress toward meeting outcomes, plan review, MUI prevention plans, or other issues that impact the need for services as described in the plan. Identify funding sources for supports identified in the Individualized Service Plan (ISP) by utilizing a hie rarchy of funding options applicable to each person. 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. 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. Assist individuals in choosing providers as needed. 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.
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. Due to this requirement, you will be required to provide your DL number during the application process. Failure to provide your DL# will remove you from consideration.
Applicants for the SA Assessor assignments must apply by April 30, 2026.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with a variety of waivers and community settings, and strong assessment skills.
Experience providing service coordination and/or experience working in a DD program are highly recommended.

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.
Assist 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.
Facilitate the development of a person-centered plan, including the determination and direction of needed supports.
Revise plan as needed based on individual or team concerns, progress toward meeting outcomes, plan review, MUI prevention plans, or other issues that impact the need for services as described in the plan.
Identify funding sources for supports identified in the Individualized Service Plan (ISP) by utilizing a hie rarchy of funding options applicable to each person.
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.
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.
Assist individuals in choosing providers as needed.
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.