Disability Specialist Jobs

About The Position

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, Nursing, or other directly related field of study
• Case management experience in aging and/or disability services
• Experience with Medicaid Home and Community-Based Waivers
• Bilingual: English/Spanish

Responsibilities

• Completing Support Coordination intakes following eligibility determination
• 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
• Documenting and tracking services provided in the electronic health record and state’s Waiver Management System (WaMS)

Benefits

• Generous benefits and retirement plan