• Coordinate supports for individuals and families (involves partnerships between individuals/families, providers, and the community).
• Assist individuals with developing written plans to meet their needs.
• Assist individuals with using free choice of “provider” process.
• Monitor health, safety, and services identified in the individuals’ service plan.
• Serve as a resource for accessing the community and desired supports.
• Coordinate crisis intervention and be available 24 hours per day (per on-call schedule approximately once every 12 weeks).
• Knowledge of behavior support planning and programs.
• Maintain records and reports in a timely and accurate manner.
• Occasionally may have to transport individuals served as a last resort.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s degree or Registered Nurse
• Appropriate certification through the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (upon employment).
• Must be efficient in the development of budgets.
• Have good communication skills to negotiate with support stakeholders and advocate for individual rights, responsibilities, health and safety.
• Must have computer knowledge and willing to learn new programs and applications.
• Experience in the field of Developmental Disabilities or related field preferred.
• Possess valid Ohio Driver’s License and be insurable.
• Submit to:
> Background check (BCI/FBI)
> Pre-employment drug screening
> Abuser and Nurse Registry check
DATE AVAILABLE:
Immediately
WORK SCHEDULE:
Flexible as needed, normally 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
Available for 24 hours per day as on-call schedule.
SALARY:
Starting salary $37,000 commensurate with experience
DEADLINE:
September 6, 2019 – 4:00 P.M.
An application may be obtained by calling (740) 397-4656. Please send a letter of interest and resume to Jill Lahna, Human Resource Director, Knox County Board of Developmental Disabilities, 11700 Upper Gilchrist Road, Mt. Vernon, Ohio. An EEO Employer.