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Ashtabula County Board of Developmental Disabilities is seeking a Service and Support Administrator (Case Manager/Case Worker). The SSA will function as the primary point of coordination for eligible individuals with developmental disabilities. PRIMARY POINT OF COORDINATION: • Determine the individual's eligibility for county board services as assigned. • Coordinate assessment of the individual initially and at least annually thereafter. • Utilize person-centered planning, develop, review and revise the Individual Service Plan (ISP) at least annually. • Establish recommendation for and obtain approval of the budget for services based on assessed needs. • Through objective facilitation, assist individuals in choosing providers. • Secure commitments from providers to support the individual in achievement of desired outcomes. • Ensure ISP provider training. • Ensure availability of natural supports as indicated in the individual's ISP. • Facilitate effective communication and coordination among the individual and members of the team. • Provide ongoing ISP coordination. • Explain and thoroughly understand Medicaid services. • Provide a continuous review process to monitor ISP services based on individual needs. • Retain responsibility for all decision-making regarding service and support administration functions and the communication of any such decisions to the individual. PREVENTION PLANS: • Coordinate the development and ensure implementation of preventive measures (prevention plan) to address causes and contributing factors to any incident (UI/MUI) and to prevent reoccurrence. EMERGENCY RESPONSE SYSTEM: • Participate in the emergency on-call response system as assigned. • Respond accordingly to identify problem and alleviate the emergency. • Notify Investigative Agent in accordance with board procedures. • Accurately document in accordance with board procedures. UI/MUI REPORTING: • Comply with guidelines established by the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) and the Ashtabula County Board of DD (ACBDD) policies and procedures regarding reporting of alleged abuse and/or neglect and other incidents as outlined in 5123:1-17-02: Addressing major unusual incidents and unusual incidents to ensure health, welfare and continuous quality improvement. RECORDS: • Maintain accurate paper and/or electronic records of individual receiving SSA services. • Comply with all confidentiality requirements. • Maintains clear communication within the program (e.g. periodically throughout the day checking and responding to emails, voicemails, fax and written communication, etc.) *This position description is intended to be sufficient merely to identify the class and be illustrative of the kinds of duties that may be assigned to positions allocated to the class, and should not be interpreted to describe all the duties which may be required of employees holding a position assigned to this class. Will be exposed to and work with behaviorally, mentally, and developmentally disabled children and adults. Will be aware of potential for exposure to infectious disease and be expected to promote appropriate preventative approaches maintain appropriate protocols. MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE CHARACTERISTICS • Associate's degree in human services, nursing, social services or related field. • Current and valid CPR/First Aid certification. • Three years experience serving persons with DD or casework including service plan development and implementation. • Appropriate certification in accordance with rule 5123:2-5-02 OAC • Must have good basic math skills and budgeting skills. Must be proactive insuring the financial viability of the individual and the County Board. • Must be able to articu